vrBox vs Datum Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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Watch your videos your way with vrBox Player โ a VR video player designed for iPhone and iPad. Play compatible 2D, 3D, VR180, and 360ยฐ 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 โข Play compatible 2D, 3D, VR180, and 360ยฐ videos โข Support for side-by-side and top-bottom 3D video โข Watch regular 2D videos in VR mode โข Open videos from Photos, Files, and iCloud Drive โข Play videos from SMB shares on your local network โข Open compatible direct video links โข Switch between available playback and display modes โข Adjust display scale and screen orientation โข Control the viewing angle by moving your iPhone or swiping the screen โข Adjust interpupillary distance for a more comfortable VR experience โข 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
Datum Tools
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Datum is built and tested with licensed architects and active developers. Datum Tools is a suite of tools for architects, developers, brokers, bankers, students, teachers, and more. Use Datum to estimate the cost of a project, the architecture fee, what a site can hold, what code requires, and more. Build: Quickly study building scale, site capacity, FAR, parking analysis, and building heights and construction types. Code: Understand construction type and framing (wood, steel, concrete), egress stair counts, and plumbing fixture counts easily, cited to the IBC. Cost: Quickly understand order-of-magnitude cost and market-based estimates, exportable as a PDF. The tool will rough estimate a host of building types. Optimized for the planning stages of design and development. Terms of Use: https://datumtools.org/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Datum Tools at weekly against vrBox's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. vrBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Datum Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
vrBox ships an update monthly, Datum Tools weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | vrBox | Datum Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guangzhou Jichuang Technology Co., Ltd. | JOSHUA ERICH PABST |
In-app purchases
vrBox
- Automatic monthly renewal$1.991 Month
- Automatic quarterly renewal$3.993 Months
- Automatic annual renewal7 Days trial$9.991 Year
Datum Tools
- Monthly Unlock$2.991 Month
- Datum Pro Unlock$19.99
Questions
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