Comparison

iVRy vs AVR Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iVRy

Transform your iPhone into a PC VR headset for SteamVR. Play PC VR titles without an expensive headset by connecting your iPhone via USB or Wi-Fi. Enjoy customizable quality and performance options for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • SteamVR compatible VR headset
  • High-performance native driver
  • Wired (USB) and Wireless (Wi-Fi) connections
  • Automatic quality adjustment
  • User configurable quality and performance
  • QR code scanning for lens correction
  • Native SteamVR integration
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What is iVRy? • iVRy is a SteamVR-compatible Virtual Reality headset app for your iPhone or Vision Pro with a native high-performance driver for Valve's OpenVR / SteamVR. What does that mean? • Want to use that stunning iPhone display for something more than sending text messages? • Want to use that high resolution Vision Pro display for more than watching videos? • Want to play PC VR* (Virtual Reality) titles without having to buy a dedicated headset? • With iVRy, an iPhone 6 or later, and a compatible VR headset, or a Vision Pro headset you can! • Supports Wired (USB) connections (iPhone) or Wired (Ethernet) connections (Vision Pro) for greater visual quality and performance. • Supports Wireless (Wifi) connections for greater mobility. • Automatically adjusts quality to maintain optimal frame rates on all connection types. • User configurable quality and performance options. • User configurable vignette options (iPhone only). • Scan your VR headset's Cardboard QR code for optimal lens distortion correction and field-of-view (iPhone only). • Integrates natively into SteamVR, so no 'manager' / 'server' apps or additional configuration required. • Compatible with most HTC Vive and Oculus Rift** titles, including 'Robinson: The Journey', 'Adr1ft', 'Project CARS', 'Obduction', 'Elite Dangerous', 'EVE: Valkerie', 'Chronos', 'Assetto Corsa' and many more. • "Lite" edition has all of the features of "Premium" edition, but will start to reduce color saturation after being connected for more than 5 minutes. Upgrade to "Premium" edition via Steam DLC to remove this limitation. Download the iVRy OpenVR/SteamVR HMD Device Driver from: https://store.steampowered.com/app/992490/iVRy_Driver_for_SteamVR/ * Valve OpenVR/SteamVR. Requires Valve Steam & SteamVR on Windows 7 or later. ** Oculus Rift titles require Valve SteamVR, Oculus Home & 3rd party 'Revive' software from: https://github.com/LibreVR/Revive iPhone: • Requires VR headset, compatible with iPhone (eg. Google Cardboard). • XBox 360/One controller for Windows recommended. • Additional hardware/software required for positional tracking and motion controllers. Vision Pro: • Sony Playstation VR2 Sense or Sony Playstation DualSense controller(s) recommended. All: • Requires a PC running Windows 7 (or later) with a DirectX 11 (or later) graphics card with Valve Steam and SteamVR installed. • Requires installation of iVRy SteamVR HMD Device Driver software. All trademarks are used for informational purposes, and remain the property of their respective owners.

About

AVR Remote

This application enables motion control for mobile virtual reality experiences. It acts as a remote for a specific VR project, allowing users to calibrate their iPhone for immersive gameplay. Setup is straightforward, requiring the app to be open on the headset and the iPhone placed within it.

Highlights
  • Motion control for mobile VR
  • Remote for AVR project
  • iPhone calibration
  • Simple setup instructions
  • Virtual reality integration
Features
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Remote app for AVR, the world tracking motion controls for mobile VR project Setup Instructions: 1. Open the AVR app on your headset 2. Put iPhone at the headset 3. Tap the Calibrate button That's it!

Screenshots

iVRy4 screens
AVR Remote1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iVRy at 3.9 against AVR Remote's 2.3. iVRy also leads on ratings volume (153 vs 3). AVR Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iVRy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AVR Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iVRy holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iVRy has 153 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of iVRy's written reviews are positive against 100% of AVR Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iVRy ships an update every 3 months, AVR Remote every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iVRy versus AVR Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriVRyAVR Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (153 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings153 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIan DeanRoland Horvath

Customer experience

iVRy

All ratings147 ratings
Positive73.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative20.4%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral12.7%
Negative15.3%

AVR Remote

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

iVRy

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Screen turns black and white unexpectedly
  • App crashes after 5 minutes of use
  • Flashing lights and screen glitches
  • WiFi/USB connection switching automatically
  • Connection drops during gameplay
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  • Wired connection fails to establish
  • App freezes and becomes unresponsive
  • Head tracking skipping and lag
  • Double vision from IPD miscalibration
  • Restore purchases not working on older devices
  • Family Sharing compatibility issues
  • Driver installation failures
  • Steam VR integration conflicts
  • Performance degradation after extended sessions

Requested features

11 requests
  • Mac OS support
  • VR controller support
  • Full body tracking (FBT) integration
  • Higher resolution options
  • 120Hz support for compatible phones
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  • Improved wireless stability
  • Better IPD adjustment options
  • Automatic connection mode selection
  • Apple Vision Pro support
  • PSVR2 support expansion
  • Room-scale tracking capability

AVR Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iVRy

One-time1
  • Premium Edition$8.99
None

AVR Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iVRy free?
iVRy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AVR Remote free?
AVR Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iVRy or AVR Remote?
iVRy is rated higher. iVRy averages 3.9 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while AVR Remote averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do iVRy or AVR Remote have ads?
Neither iVRy nor AVR Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iVRy or AVR Remote?
iVRy ships an update every 3 months, and AVR Remote every 5 days. Most recently, iVRy was updated on October 24, 2026 and AVR Remote on October 24, 2026.

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