Comparison

iVRy vs Mobile VR Station® (Ported)

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

Mobile VR Station® (Ported)

Experience immersive entertainment with a VR media player adapted for Cardboard. View 2D, 3D, 360, and 180 content in virtual environments, access your own media, and explore custom tours. Unlock full features with an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Plays 2D, 3D, 360, and 180 VR content
  • Access personal photos and videos
  • Stream content via DLNA/UPNP, FTP, Google Drive
  • Customizable virtual environments
  • Create custom tours with Open Source App
  • Basic file management
Features
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Welcome to the Ported Edition of Mobile VR Station, specially adapted for Cardboard! Originally designed for Standalone VR headsets, this version boasts a complete overhaul from the original iOS release. Discover a world of immersive entertainment as you play 2D, 3D, 360, and 180 content within a captivating virtual environment. While this version may not offer the same flexibility as the original, it remains highly customizable with profile and preset configurations. Dive into unique and personalized virtual reality experiences by accessing custom tours created with our Open Source App. Unleash your creativity or indulge in journeys crafted by others, enhancing your VR adventure beyond imagination. Our app is free to use, but for uninterrupted content enjoyment beyond the 5-minute mark or the ability to save your work using the built-in VR text editor, a convenient in-app purchase is available. Elevate your VR journey with Mobile VR Station (Ported) Edition for Cardboard! What comes with the app: 1. Over 30 backgrounds and three virtual environments. 2. Access your own photos and videos for viewing in VR. 3. Access external content via DLNA/UPNP, FTP and Google Drive. 4. Basic file management to move around content. 5. 10 sample images are provided.

Screenshots

iVRy4 screens
Mobile VR Station® (Ported)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iVRy at 72% against Mobile VR Station® (Ported)'s 20%. iVRy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Mobile VR Station® (Ported)'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and rating (4.2 vs 3.9). On price, ads and monetization model 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. Mobile VR Station® (Ported) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iVRy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mobile VR Station® (Ported) holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 153 and 50 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of iVRy's written reviews are positive against 20% of Mobile VR Station® (Ported)'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, Mobile VR Station® (Ported) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iVRy versus Mobile VR Station® (Ported): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriVRyMobile VR Station® (Ported)
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (153 ratings)4.2 (50 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings153 — better50
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB329 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperIan DeanMichael Fuller

Customer experience

iVRy

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

Mobile VR Station® (Ported)

All ratings48 ratings
Positive77.1%
Neutral6.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

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

Mobile VR Station® (Ported)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iVRy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mobile VR Station® (Ported)

One-time1
  • Premium Edition$5.99

Questions

Is iVRy free?
iVRy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mobile VR Station® (Ported) free?
Mobile VR Station® (Ported) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iVRy or Mobile VR Station® (Ported)?
Mobile VR Station® (Ported) is rated higher. iVRy averages 3.9 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Mobile VR Station® (Ported) averages 4.2 from 50 ratings.
Do iVRy or Mobile VR Station® (Ported) have ads?
Neither iVRy nor Mobile VR Station® (Ported) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iVRy or Mobile VR Station® (Ported)?
iVRy ships an update every 3 months, and Mobile VR Station® (Ported) every 2 weeks. Most recently, iVRy was updated on November 2, 2026 and Mobile VR Station® (Ported) on November 4, 2026.

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