Comparison

vrBox vs BlippAR OpenAR

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

Head to head
About

vrBox

This application functions as a comprehensive virtual reality player, supporting a wide array of video formats including 3D and VR content. It allows users to view 2D movies in VR mode and access local network shares. Users can adjust playback settings and viewing angles for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Supports most video formats
  • Plays 3D and VR movies
  • View 2D movies in VR
  • Access local LAN sharing
  • Rotated playback
  • Adjustable display scale
  • Change viewing angle
  • Adjust pupil distance
Features
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Watch your videos your way with vrBox Player — a VR video player designed for iPhone and iPad. Play compatible 2D, 3D, VR180, and 360° videos from your device, Photos, Files, iCloud Drive, compatible video links, or SMB shares on your local network. Use vrBox Player with a compatible mobile VR headset for an immersive viewing experience. KEY FEATURES • Play compatible 2D, 3D, VR180, and 360° videos • Support for side-by-side and top-bottom 3D video • Watch regular 2D videos in VR mode • Open videos from Photos, Files, and iCloud Drive • Play videos from SMB shares on your local network • Open compatible direct video links • Switch between available playback and display modes • Adjust display scale and screen orientation • Control the viewing angle by moving your iPhone or swiping the screen • Adjust interpupillary distance for a more comfortable VR experience • Keep your media private: selected media is processed on your device and is not uploaded to VRBox servers A compatible mobile VR headset is recommended when using VR mode. Playback availability depends on the video format, codec, resolution, device, and network environment. Some files, links, or network servers may not be compatible. FREE PREVIEW AND SUBSCRIPTIONS vrBox Player is free to download. Without an active subscription, you can preview each video for up to 10 minutes. Subscribe to unlock uninterrupted playback and all subscriber features. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your Apple Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, at the price shown when you purchased the subscription. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions. If you cancel, your subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing period. You can also restore eligible purchases from within vrBox Player. Privacy Policy: https://api.vrbox.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://api.vrbox.app/terms-of-use Questions or feedback: help@pddy.site

About

BlippAR OpenAR

Explore the world through augmented reality. Scan everyday objects, famous faces, landmarks, and more to unlock interactive experiences and learn new information. Discover hidden content on packaging, magazines, and posters.

Highlights
  • Scan everyday objects to learn more
  • Unlock AR experiences from everyday places
  • Discover content on packaging and magazines
  • Identify famous faces, landmarks, and more
  • Interactive augmented reality experiences
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Via the realms of augmented reality, Blippar helps you see, experience and learn more from the world. Unlock augmented reality experiences from everyday objects and places with the Blippar app. Scan and see what you can discover. Perhaps you’ve seen a celeb but can’t quite place them? A logo you want to know more about or that adorable dog? Or who painted that amazing art piece? Scan them with blippar to learn more. Scanning with Blippar is easy: 1. Download, then tap and hold to scan almost anything, see what you discover (we may not always get it right, but we’re working on it!). Try any famous face, dogs, cars (US only), landmarks, flowers, everyday objects… even a banana! 2. Look out for the Blippar logo on packaging, products, magazines and posters. Scan the item as instructed to experience incredible augmented reality. Follow @blippar on Instagram & Twitter, like us on Facebook or check the blipp.it webpage for more blipps. Any questions or feedback, email: ios@blippar.com

Screenshots

vrBox4 screens
BlippAR OpenAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BlippAR OpenAR at none against vrBox's 3. vrBox's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement 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. vrBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BlippAR OpenAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
vrBox versus BlippAR OpenAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametervrBoxBlippAR OpenAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGuangzhou Jichuang Technology Co., Ltd.blippar.com

In-app purchases

3 purchases

vrBox

Subscriptions3
  • Automatic monthly renewal$1.991 Month
  • Automatic quarterly renewal$3.993 Months
  • Automatic annual renewal7 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

BlippAR OpenAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is vrBox free?
vrBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlippAR OpenAR free?
BlippAR OpenAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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