Comparison

iVRy vs Vivere

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

Vivere

Features
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Vivere makes time visible. When life feels fast, one glance shows you where the year stands — clearly and calmly. What used to be a vague feeling becomes a simple picture: time is moving, and you get to notice it. Vivere keeps you grounded without busy metrics. Track your year progress, see the current season at a glance, and place each week in the context of the whole year. Capture one small highlight every week — a moment worth remembering. Minimal. Calm. Motivating. One quick look is enough to come back to the present. Features - Year progress: day of year + percentage - Seasons: current season + days remaining - Weekly Moments: save a highlight (text, optional photo) - Widgets: quick overview on your Home Screen Terms of Use (EULA): https://knieses.ch/eula

Screenshots

iVRy4 screens
Vivere4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vivere at every 6 days against iVRy's every 3 months. iVRy's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Vivere sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iVRy ships an update every 3 months, Vivere every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iVRy versus Vivere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriVRyVivere
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (150 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings150 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIan DeanSwen Knies

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

Vivere

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iVRy

One-time1
  • Premium Edition$8.99
10 purchases

Vivere

Subscriptions2
  • Vivere Plus (Month)$2.991 Month
  • Vivere Plus (Year)$9.991 Year
One-time8
  • Theme - Vulcanic$0.99
  • Theme - Peach$0.99
  • Theme - Forest$0.99
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  • Theme - Berry$0.99
  • Theme - Ocean$0.99
  • Theme - Graphite$0.99
  • Theme - Sunrise$0.99
  • Vivere Forever$19.99

Questions

Is iVRy free?
iVRy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vivere free?
Vivere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iVRy or Vivere have ads?
Neither iVRy nor Vivere shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iVRy or Vivere?
iVRy ships an update every 3 months, and Vivere every 6 days. Most recently, iVRy was updated on October 8, 2026 and Vivere on October 4, 2026.

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