Comparison

VIVE Sync vs SynergyXR

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

Head to head
About

VIVE Sync

Features
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This mobile companion application to VIVE Sync allows you to join and participate in virtual meetings even if you don’t have a virtual reality headset. Joining a Sync meeting from your phone or tablet is as simple as tapping a button linked to a meeting invitation. With the VIVE Sync mobile app, you can: β€’ View and participate in Sync virtual meetings with other people using your phone or tablet β€’ Have a full-body presence within a virtual meeting without the need for a VR headset β€’ Check and review shared images and files β€’ Sit, stand, and move your avatar through the lush meeting environments β€’ Easy sign-on with your HTC account β€’ Compatible with your custom avatar (Available on this store with the VIVE Sync Avatar Creator app)

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

VIVE Sync4 screens
SynergyXR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VIVE Sync at 14.0 against SynergyXR's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VIVE Sync ships an update every 5 weeks, SynergyXR every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
VIVE Sync versus SynergyXR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVIVE SyncSynergyXR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro β€” better
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1.7 GB540 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVive StudiosSynergyXR ApS

In-app purchases

None

VIVE Sync

No in-app purchases

None

SynergyXR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VIVE Sync free?
VIVE Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SynergyXR free?
SynergyXR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VIVE Sync or SynergyXR have ads?
Neither VIVE Sync nor SynergyXR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VIVE Sync or SynergyXR?
VIVE Sync ships an update every 5 weeks, and SynergyXR every 2 months. Most recently, VIVE Sync was updated on October 27, 2026 and SynergyXR on October 27, 2026.

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