# SimpleVR vs Mobile VR Station® (Ported)

The clearest difference is rating: Mobile VR Station® (Ported) at 4.1 against SimpleVR's 2.5. Mobile VR Station® (Ported) also leads on ratings volume (48 vs 2). SimpleVR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile VR Station® (Ported) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SimpleVR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mobile VR Station® (Ported) holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile VR Station® (Ported) has 48 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SimpleVR ships an update monthly, Mobile VR Station® (Ported) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleVR | Mobile VR Station® (Ported) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplevr/id1224602408/reviews) | **[4.1 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-vr-station-ported/id6473814876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 329 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Smiling Frog Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/318861877) | [Michael Fuller](https://appshunter.io/developer/301066310) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleVR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplevr/id1224602408)

Experience immersive 3D and 360-degree videos on your mobile device. Supports various viewing modes including 2D, 3D with viewers, and anaglyph glasses. Stream MP4 and HLS content with intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Stream MP4 and HLS video, 3D Side by Side playback, 3D Over / Under playback, 360 2D viewing, 3D 360 playback, Anaglyph 3D viewing, Gyroscope and touch controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mobile VR Station® (Ported)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-vr-station-ported/id6473814876)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleVR free?

SimpleVR 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, SimpleVR or Mobile VR Station® (Ported)?

Mobile VR Station® (Ported) is rated higher. SimpleVR averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mobile VR Station® (Ported) averages 4.1 from 48 ratings.

### Do SimpleVR or Mobile VR Station® (Ported) have ads?

Neither SimpleVR nor Mobile VR Station® (Ported) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleVR or Mobile VR Station® (Ported)?

SimpleVR ships an update monthly, and Mobile VR Station® (Ported) every 2 weeks. Most recently, SimpleVR was updated on October 5, 2026 and Mobile VR Station® (Ported) on October 11, 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.*