# VRPlayer vs Vista Viewer

The clearest difference is rating: Vista Viewer at 5.0 against VRPlayer's 1.0. VRPlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vista Viewer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. VRPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vista Viewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VRPlayer | Vista Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrplayer-virtual-reality/id1341409812/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vista-viewer/id6758537513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 36 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rahim Ramzanali Makhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189102718) | [Charles Dusek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844147130) |

## 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


### Vista Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vista-viewer/id6758537513)

This app allows you to view VR180 and standard 2D videos on your iPhone or iPad without a headset. It offers intuitive touch controls for exploration, multiple projection modes, and optimized performance for immersive playback.

**Highlights:** VR180 SBS playback, Multiple projection modes, Interactive camera controls, Stereo preview, Accurate FOV handling, Local file playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional | $4.99 | per month |
| Professional Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VRPlayer free?

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

### Is Vista Viewer free?

Vista Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VRPlayer or Vista Viewer?

Vista Viewer is rated higher. VRPlayer averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Vista Viewer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VRPlayer or Vista Viewer have ads?

Neither VRPlayer nor Vista Viewer 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.*