Comparison

WebXR Viewer vs vrBox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WebXR Viewer

This experimental app allows developers to create and run augmented reality experiences using web technologies and ARKit on iOS. It serves as a testing ground for web-based AR applications, enabling feedback for the ongoing development of the WebXR specification.

Highlights
  • Create and run AR experiences
  • Built with web technologies and ARKit
  • Test web-based AR applications
  • Supports WebXR AR API features
  • Based on Firefox for iOS source code
  • Full-featured web browser capabilities
Features
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Mozilla’s WebXR Viewer is an augmented reality (AR) viewer that lets you create and run AR experiences built with web technologies and ARKit. This is an experimental product, targeted at developers wanting to develop and test web-based AR applications on iOS. It is not an officially supported Mozilla application. WebXR is a cross-platform Web API for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). We have released the WebXR Viewer to give web developers a chance to experiment with web-based AR experiences on iOS using WebXR, and provide a way for us to get feedback for the WebXR community as it continues to develop AR support in the WebXR specification. The WebXR viewer implements a collection of accepted and proposed WebXR AR API features, and also supports some of the non-standard features we developed for an early version of the WebXR API. Version 2 of the WebXR Viewer is based on the Firefox for iOS source code, so is a much more full-featured web browser. Some of Firefox's features are working (e.g., account sync), while some features are still in development (e.g., send-to-device). Please report problems or feature requests as issues at https://github.com/mozilla-mobile/webxr-ios-js To learn more about the WebXR Viewer and other ways Mozilla is working with the web community to bring augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed reality to the web, visit https://mixedreality.mozilla.org/

About

vrBox

This application functions as a comprehensive virtual reality player, supporting a wide array of video formats including 3D and VR content. It allows users to view 2D movies in VR mode and access local network shares. Users can adjust playback settings and viewing angles for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Supports most video formats
  • Plays 3D and VR movies
  • View 2D movies in VR
  • Access local LAN sharing
  • Rotated playback
  • Adjustable display scale
  • Change viewing angle
  • Adjust pupil distance
Features
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Watch your videos your way with vrBox Player — a VR video player designed for iPhone and iPad. Play compatible 2D, 3D, VR180, and 360° videos from your device, Photos, Files, iCloud Drive, compatible video links, or SMB shares on your local network. Use vrBox Player with a compatible mobile VR headset for an immersive viewing experience. KEY FEATURES • Play compatible 2D, 3D, VR180, and 360° videos • Support for side-by-side and top-bottom 3D video • Watch regular 2D videos in VR mode • Open videos from Photos, Files, and iCloud Drive • Play videos from SMB shares on your local network • Open compatible direct video links • Switch between available playback and display modes • Adjust display scale and screen orientation • Control the viewing angle by moving your iPhone or swiping the screen • Adjust interpupillary distance for a more comfortable VR experience • Keep your media private: selected media is processed on your device and is not uploaded to VRBox servers A compatible mobile VR headset is recommended when using VR mode. Playback availability depends on the video format, codec, resolution, device, and network environment. Some files, links, or network servers may not be compatible. FREE PREVIEW AND SUBSCRIPTIONS vrBox Player is free to download. Without an active subscription, you can preview each video for up to 10 minutes. Subscribe to unlock uninterrupted playback and all subscriber features. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your Apple Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, at the price shown when you purchased the subscription. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions. If you cancel, your subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing period. You can also restore eligible purchases from within vrBox Player. Privacy Policy: https://api.vrbox.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://api.vrbox.app/terms-of-use Questions or feedback: help@pddy.site

Screenshots

WebXR Viewer4 screens
vrBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WebXR Viewer at none against vrBox's 3. WebXR Viewer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (47% vs 30%). On price, ads and device support 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. vrBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. WebXR Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WebXR Viewer ships an update weekly, vrBox monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WebXR Viewer versus vrBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebXR ViewervrBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (55 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings55 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMozillaGuangzhou Jichuang Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

WebXR Viewer

All ratings55 ratings
Positive65.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative29.1%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral10.0%
Negative43.3%

vrBox

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative55.0%

In-app purchases

None

WebXR Viewer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

vrBox

Subscriptions3
  • Automatic monthly renewal$1.991 Month
  • Automatic quarterly renewal$3.993 Months
  • Automatic annual renewal7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is WebXR Viewer free?
WebXR Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is vrBox free?
vrBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WebXR Viewer or vrBox have ads?
Neither WebXR Viewer nor vrBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WebXR Viewer or vrBox?
WebXR Viewer ships an update weekly, and vrBox monthly. Most recently, WebXR Viewer was updated on September 15, 2026 and vrBox on September 9, 2026.

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