# VRPlayer vs PLAY'A

The clearest difference is rating: PLAY'A at 3.8 against VRPlayer's 1.0. PLAY'A also leads on ratings volume (37 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). VRPlayer's advantage is iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PLAY'A holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PLAY'A has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | VRPlayer | PLAY'A |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrplayer-virtual-reality/id1341409812/reviews) | **[3.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playa/id1487295703/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | — | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 36 MB | 271 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rahim Ramzanali Makhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189102718) | [Swearl, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487295702) |

## What reviewers say

### VRPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrplayer-virtual-reality/id1341409812)

Experience immersive virtual reality with this lightweight application. It supports various video formats and 360-degree viewing for photos and videos, offering full control for an enhanced VR experience.

**Highlights:** Light-weight and immersive VR experience, Support for 2D, 3D, and 360-degree viewing, Plays multiple video formats (mp4, mov, flv, avi, mkv, rmvb, webm), Easy connection and configuration with VR CardBoard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PLAY'A

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playa/id1487295703)

This app is a versatile VR video player and viewer designed for ease of use. It supports a wide range of video formats and playback options, including local files and online streaming, all within an intuitive VR environment.

**Highlights:** Supports 2D, 3D, 180°, and 360° videos, Plays 4K and MP4 formats, Plays all video formats, Intuitive user interface, Playback from local files and network streams, VR video adjustments (tilt, zoom, speed), Automatic pause on headset removal

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing functionality
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Innovative features
- 👍 Great for VR videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on newer devices
- 🐛 Duplicate screen display
- 🐛 Video playback problems
- 🐛 Keyboard issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Shaking/spinning screen
- Inability to add websites
- No sound in certain scenarios
- Playback issues with high-resolution videos

**Requested features**

- Multi-tasking support
- Improved SMB/network file support
- Customizable text/cursor size
- YouTube integration
- Passthrough mode for mixed reality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VRPlayer free?

VRPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PLAY'A free?

PLAY'A is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VRPlayer or PLAY'A?

PLAY'A is rated higher. VRPlayer averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PLAY'A averages 3.8 from 37 ratings.

### Do VRPlayer or PLAY'A have ads?

Neither VRPlayer nor PLAY'A shows ads.

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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.*