Comparison

Showtime VR Controller vs SynergyXR

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

Head to head
About

Showtime VR Controller

This application allows for the remote management and synchronized playback of multiple VR headsets. It supports 360-degree videos, graphics, and photos, making it ideal for business presentations, marketing events, and VR theater solutions.

Highlights
  • Remote VR headset management
  • Synchronized content playback
  • 360-degree video and photo support
  • Slideshow functionality
  • Business presentation tool
  • Kiosk solution
Features
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Showtime VR enables remote management of many VR headsets. The solution includes a 360 player which is installed on smartphones and is able to play 360 degrees videos (both 2D and 3D) and 360 graphics and photos (panoramas) up to 8192x4096px as a slideshow. This is a controller application. The controller application is installed on a iPad/iPhone. The content can be played synchronically on all headsets or asynchronically. Showtime VR is designed for business professional presentations, marketing campaigns activations, movie shows - VR theatre solution, kiosk solutions – little involvement of staff, fair presentations, events - everywhere where you need to have full control over the VR headsets and the content presented on them, where you have to manage remotely the VR headsets and would like to present the VR content in synchronic way.

About

SynergyXR

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SynergyXR gives users a DIY XR toolbox that lets them easily create their own VR meeting space and add a wide range of interactive content like 3D models, PDF documents, images, and even videos. Users can interact with the content manager to drop content anywhere in the space. Users can also resize, place and interact with content, including playing videos and writing on virtual whiteboards. Even better, you can step inside 3D models to get a fully immersive experience.

Screenshots

Showtime VR Controller1 screens
SynergyXR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Showtime VR Controller at 11.0 against SynergyXR's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Showtime VR Controller ships an update every 3 months, SynergyXR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 28, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Showtime VR Controller versus SynergyXR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShowtime VR ControllerSynergyXR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB496 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShowtime VR Sp. z o.o.SynergyXR ApS

In-app purchases

None

Showtime VR Controller

No in-app purchases

None

SynergyXR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Showtime VR Controller free?
Showtime VR Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SynergyXR free?
SynergyXR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Showtime VR Controller or SynergyXR have ads?
Neither Showtime VR Controller nor SynergyXR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Showtime VR Controller or SynergyXR?
Showtime VR Controller ships an update every 3 months, and SynergyXR every 2 months. Most recently, Showtime VR Controller was updated on July 28, 2026 and SynergyXR on June 22, 2026.

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