# iVRy vs HoloKit

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HoloKit at none against iVRy's 1. iVRy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (150 vs 8). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for iVRy against 4.0 for HoloKit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iVRy has 150 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of iVRy's written reviews are positive against 67% of HoloKit's.

iVRy ships an update every 3 months, HoloKit every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iVRy | HoloKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivry/id1210129937/reviews) | **[4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holokit/id6444073276/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **150** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **72.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 12 MB | 884 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ian Dean](https://appshunter.io/developer/1210129936) | [Holo Interactive US, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652143524) |

## 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


### HoloKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holokit/id6444073276)

Experience stereoscopic AR with an affordable accessory and app. Explore immersive art, battle dragons, and play with friends in shared realities. Control your experience with an Apple Watch and track fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Stereoscopic AR experiences, Face-to-face multiplayer battles, Spectator mode for real-time viewing, Apple Watch motion controls, Health app integration for fitness tracking, Switch between realities with simple controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iVRy free?

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

### Is HoloKit free?

HoloKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

HoloKit is rated higher. iVRy averages 3.9 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while HoloKit averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do iVRy or HoloKit have ads?

HoloKit shows ads; iVRy does not.

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

iVRy ships an update every 3 months, and HoloKit every 7 months. Most recently, iVRy was updated on October 16, 2026 and HoloKit on September 15, 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.*