# iVRy vs Arrea

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iVRy at 72% against Arrea's 0%. iVRy also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (150 vs 1). Arrea's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iVRy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Arrea sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iVRy holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.0. 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 0% of Arrea's.

iVRy ships an update every 3 months, Arrea every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iVRy | Arrea |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivry/id1210129937/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrea-explore-and-create-ar/id1489863285/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **150** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **72.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 12 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.7 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ian Dean](https://appshunter.io/developer/1210129936) | [Peter Gregor Pohlmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073610847) |

## What reviewers say

### iVRy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivry/id1210129937)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent value for affordable VR experience
- 👍 Easy setup and installation process
- 🎮 Works seamlessly with SteamVR games
- 📱 USB wired connection with low latency
- ⚙️ Highly customizable settings (resolution, quality, tracking rate)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues (WiFi and USB)
- 🐛 App crashes after 5 minutes in free version
- 🐛 Screen flickering and flashing lights
- ⚠️ Wireless connection unstable and laggy
- ⚠️ Wired connection frequently drops

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Mac OS support
- VR controller support
- Full body tracking (FBT) integration
- Higher resolution options
- 120Hz support for compatible phones


### Arrea

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrea-explore-and-create-ar/id1489863285)

Create and explore immersive augmented reality experiences. Add 3D models, shapes, and media to build virtual museums, educational content, or film sets. Share your creations on the AR Cloud.

**Highlights:** Powerful AR Editor, Add 3D Models (Sketchfab), Create 3D Geometries, Apply Images & Videos (Pixabay), Save, Publish & Share AR, Record High-Quality Videos, Bluescreen Mode

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arrea Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Arrea Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iVRy free?

iVRy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Arrea free?

Arrea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iVRy or Arrea?

iVRy is rated higher. iVRy averages 3.9 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Arrea averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iVRy or Arrea have ads?

Neither iVRy nor Arrea shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iVRy or Arrea?

iVRy ships an update every 3 months, and Arrea every 3 weeks. Most recently, iVRy was updated on September 24, 2026 and Arrea on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*