360 Labs vs Mobile VR Station® (Ported)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
360 Labs
Experience original VR films and documentaries from a pioneering VR studio. Stream or download immersive stories in up to 4K resolution, compatible with VR headsets or mobile devices.
- Original VR films and documentaries
- Stream or download content
- Up to 4K resolution
- VR headset compatible
- Hand-held mobile device viewing
- Regular content updates
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Celebrating 5 years in VR in 2019, Portland, Oregon's pioneering VR studio, 360 Labs, sets new storytelling standards in this new medium. This app is your private screening of our original VR films and documentaries. Journey through the Grand Canyon and be in the room when the Navajo people decide to protect it for us all in "as it is: A Grand Canyon VR Documentary." "The Fire In Our Backyard" remembers the Eagle Creek Fire of 2017 that burned the historic Columbia River Gorge near Portland, OR. These experiences and more will thrill you, inform you, and make you feel like you were there. Our original films can be streamed at up to 4K resolution or downloaded for offline playback. View in a Google Cardboard compatible VR headset, or with a hand-held mobile device. We will be regularly updating by adding new releases as they're available.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 360 Labs at none against Mobile VR Station® (Ported)'s 1. 360 Labs also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 20%) and device support (3 vs 1). Mobile VR Station® (Ported)'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 29 months) and ratings volume (49 vs 3). On price, rating 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
Both are free to download. Mobile VR Station® (Ported) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 360 Labs asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for 360 Labs against 4.1 for Mobile VR Station® (Ported). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile VR Station® (Ported) has 49 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of 360 Labs's written reviews are positive against 20% of Mobile VR Station® (Ported)'s.
360 Labs ships an update every 29 months, Mobile VR Station® (Ported) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 360 Labs | Mobile VR Station® (Ported) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) | 4.1 (49 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 49 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 329 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | 360 Labs | Michael Fuller |
Customer experience
360 Labs
Mobile VR Station® (Ported)
In-app purchases
360 Labs
No in-app purchases
Mobile VR Station® (Ported)
- Premium Edition$5.99
Questions
Is 360 Labs free?
Is Mobile VR Station® (Ported) free?
Which has better reviews, 360 Labs or Mobile VR Station® (Ported)?
Do 360 Labs or Mobile VR Station® (Ported) have ads?
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