iVRy vs DimensionPlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
DimensionPlayer
Experience videos in both VR and 2D with this app. It supports streaming, QR code scanning, and local playback, offering interactive controls and multiplayer functionality. Enjoy a versatile viewing experience with features like chapter playback and personalized content.
- VR and 2D playback modes
- Streaming and local video support
- QR code playback
- Multiplayer functionality
- Chapter playback
- Interactive viewpoint controls
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You can choose the reproduction method from VR and 2D in one video! It supports streaming, QR code, local reproduction. Operation is possible from the viewpoint! You can also synchronize dedicated video and goods. It is a multiplayer equipped with various functions such as VR, 2D smart, and chapter playback. Please be sure to connect to WiFi when watching because there is much data capacity. If you open the menu in 2D Free streaming videos, purchased videos, subscription video, will be played online streaming, local content can play videos transferred to the smartphone itself. If you open the menu in 3D Please adjust the viewpoint to each button and operate. Video playback VR playback ・Tap the screen to play the video and then attach it to the goggles. You can operate it just by changing the viewpoint and putting the pointer on the button when the video starts ・If you tap the head mount control panel during playback, the control panel appears. Please adjust the viewpoint to each button and operate. ・Jump to the scene when you put the viewpoint on the thumbnail image ・When returning to the list, please adjust the viewpoint to the return mark on the seek bar. ・Enlargement, reduction, left/right adjustment are also possible! 2D smart playback ・VR videos can also be played back as 2D. ・Just tap the thumbnail to play the scene. ・If you change the direction of the smartphone vertically and horizontally, it will be automatically resized. Favorite ・If you register as a favorite on the site equipped with this function and log in with the account you used, the favorite video on the site will be displayed. ・You can't play about videos that have not been purchased. Or you will get an error message. ・You can operate only on the site for canceling the favorites, but not in the dimension player. Subscription video ・If you log in with an account that has a subscription on the registered site, videos will be displayed on "Subscription Video". ・Maker/Category selection, switching between 2D video and VR video is possible. Maker/Category selection ・Select maker/category selection at the top of the video list. If you select your favorite maker/category, it will return to the video list. ・The currently selected maker/category is displayed at the bottom left. ・You can reset the selected maker/category at the top left of the menu "cancel the search criteria". Local content ・Download the purchased video to your PC. ・Connect your smartphone and PC to transfer videos to the video folder in the smartphone. ・Launch the Dimension Player and select "Local Content" from "Contents" to view it. ・Support MP4 format ※ CODEC depends on the model used. ・Long press the file to delete it. ・Device interlocking is connected to an external device with "SEARCH" button from "Peripheral device" in the main menu "Setting". ・It is recommended that you turn off the power if there is a Bluetooth compatible device other than the device you want to connect. ・Requires a device compatible with Bluetooth and a dedicated video. Please check each site for details. ・Please turn on the Bluetooth setting of the main unit. ・If you don't connect well, please confirm that the Dimension Player is turned on from the authority "location information" of the smartphone setting application. ・You can delete videos displayed in local content by long press. QR code reading ・If the camera does not start, please confirm that the Dimension Player is turned on from the authority "Camera" of the smartphone setting application. URL download ・Select "URL" from the main menu "Download". ・Please long-press the file you want to download on the product page or download page of the site where you purchased the product and copy the URL. The download starts when the URL starts with "http//…" and the "DONE" button is pressed. About contact Please contact us with detailed information such as smartphone model, file name, file type from the following URL. https://4dch.com/help_inq_form.php L.A.B Inc
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iVRy at 72% against DimensionPlayer's 2%. iVRy also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (150 vs 1). DimensionPlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. iVRy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DimensionPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.
iVRy holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iVRy has 150 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of iVRy's written reviews are positive against 2% of DimensionPlayer's.
iVRy ships an update every 3 months, DimensionPlayer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iVRy | DimensionPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (150 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews — better | 2.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 150 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 252 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ian Dean | L.A.B Inc. |
Customer experience
iVRy
DimensionPlayer
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
DimensionPlayer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iVRy
- Premium Edition$8.99
DimensionPlayer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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