Comparison

Fulldive VR 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

Fulldive VR

Explore a vast library of user-generated VR content, including 3D and 360 photos and videos. Browse the internet, play games, and connect with friends in a social virtual reality environment. Compatible with Cardboard headsets.

Highlights
  • Stream YouTube videos in VR
  • Browse 3D and 360 photos/videos
  • Access VR Market with over 500 games
  • Social features: follow friends, react, comment
  • VR Photo Gallery
  • Browse the internet in VR
Features
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Fulldive Virtual Reality is a Social All-in-One VR Platform. It is compatible with Cardboard headsets. The minimum requirement is iPhone 5s or higher, iPad Mini 2/iPad Air or higher. What is Fulldive? Fulldive is a 100% user-generated virtual reality (VR) content and navigation platform. It is also a social platform that allows you to follow what your friends watch, react, and comment on, and share your favorite reacted videos. Fulldive allows you to browse and view a new generation of media, such as watching 3D & 360 photos and videos, and also browse the Internet like never before. Search over one million videos and play over 500 games in our VR Market. Our content is exponentially growing! All of Fulldive’s content is from approved sources such as Youtube, Youku, and Facebook which prohibits adult/mature content shown publicly. Fulldive VR app works with any Virtual Reality viewer, including Google Cardboard VR. Join us, and explore the future of media with Fulldive. Features: • YouTube: Stream all YouTube videos in VR • 3D YouTube: Stream 3D YouTube videos in VR • 360 YouTube: Stream 360 YouTube videos in VR • VR Photo Gallery: Store and access your pictures and videos in VR • VR 360 Photo Gallery: Store and access your 360 photos Upcoming features: • VR Video Player (2D/3D Player): Play all videos on your phone like in a movie theater • VR Browser: Browse anything on the internet in VR • VR Camera: Take pictures in VR • VR Store, Market, and Launcher: Browse for new apps and access all VR applications on through VR • Mixed Reality Apps • Fulldive Bolt: Stream your computer screen in VR NOTE: If you are having issues with screen drifting or shifting left and right, please calibrate your device's sensor. Why Fulldive? Fulldive is a virtual reality platform for the masses. Gone are the days when you need to be sitting in front of a screen to watch a movie. There’s no need to be paying thousands for a 3D TV or professional gaming gear to enjoy the movies, video games, and videos you love. Mission for the Future Our mission is to make the world accessible through virtual reality. We also want VR to be available and affordable to every person. Technology of the Future With a humble and diverse background, the Fulldive team is passionate about making VR accessible to everyone. Disclaimer: - Since Fulldive content is user-supplied, it may contain mature or adult content. - Discomfort or motion sickness may happen as a result of using Fulldive FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) - I am stuck on the setup/tutorial page. How do I go inside the app? Press the "Skip" button on the bottom right of the tutorial screen or enable screen-rotation on your phone settings - Stuck on the Orange circle. Your phone does not have a gyro sensor. You need to change to a phone that has a gyro sensor to fully use the app. - Drifting Go to your phone settings - and recalibrate the magnet/gyro sensor. - I don't see anything on the application. Uninstall and reinstall the app, but now, you should allow all permissions. This allows Fulldive to play content from your phone in VR. For more QA, visit our Forum at: http://fulldive.proboards.com/ [Email support@fulldive.com for feedback or bug reports]

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

Fulldive VR4 screens
Mobile VR Station® (Ported)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mobile VR Station® (Ported) at 4.2 against Fulldive VR's 2.8. Fulldive VR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (252 vs 50). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Fulldive VR 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 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fulldive VR has 252 ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Fulldive VR's written reviews are positive against 20% of Mobile VR Station® (Ported)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fulldive VR ships an update every 9 days, Mobile VR Station® (Ported) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Fulldive VR versus Mobile VR Station® (Ported): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFulldive VRMobile VR Station® (Ported)
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (252 ratings)4.2 (50 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.9% of reviews20.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings252 — better50
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB329 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperFullDive Corp.Michael Fuller

Customer experience

Fulldive VR

All ratings242 ratings
Positive43.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative52.9%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive14.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative82.1%

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

Fulldive VR

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Verification codes not working
  • Facebook integration issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add browser functionality
  • Improve video playback stability
  • Implement social sharing features
  • Provide more video content options

Mobile VR Station® (Ported)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Fulldive VR

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mobile VR Station® (Ported)

One-time1
  • Premium Edition$5.99

Questions

Is Fulldive VR free?
Fulldive VR 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, Fulldive VR or Mobile VR Station® (Ported)?
Mobile VR Station® (Ported) is rated higher. Fulldive VR averages 2.8 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while Mobile VR Station® (Ported) averages 4.2 from 50 ratings.
Do Fulldive VR or Mobile VR Station® (Ported) have ads?
Neither Fulldive VR nor Mobile VR Station® (Ported) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fulldive VR or Mobile VR Station® (Ported)?
Fulldive VR ships an update every 9 days, and Mobile VR Station® (Ported) every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fulldive VR was updated on November 2, 2026 and Mobile VR Station® (Ported) on November 4, 2026.

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