vrBox vs ThisScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
vrBox
Immerse yourself in videos with this VR player for iPhone and iPad. Play 2D, 3D, VR180, and 360° content from various sources, including local files and SMB shares. Enjoy an enhanced viewing experience with a compatible VR headset.
- Play 2D, 3D, VR180, 360° videos
- Support for side-by-side and top-bottom 3D
- Play videos from Photos, Files, iCloud Drive
- Stream from SMB shares
- Open direct video links
- Adjust display scale and orientation
- Control viewing angle
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Watch your videos your way with vrBox Player ā 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
ThisScan
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ThisScan reads QR codes, barcodes and Data Matrix in an instant and turns every code into the right action ā no typing, no guessing. WHAT IT DOES ⢠Recognises links, Wi-Fi, contacts, phone numbers, SMS, email, locations, calendar events, crypto addresses and plain text ā automatically ⢠One-tap actions: open in Safari, call, message, compose an email, open in Maps, copy the Wi-Fi password, add to Contacts or Calendar ⢠Torch for scanning in the dark ⢠History with search, filters and favourites, stored on your device PREMIUM ⢠Create your own QR codes: text, link, Wi-Fi, phone, email or SMS ā save to Photos or share ⢠Scan from your library: pick a screenshot or a picture, no camera needed ⢠Unlimited history instead of the last 50 scans PRIVATE BY DESIGN Recognition runs on your device and your history stays there ā nothing is uploaded. You don't need an account to scan, and there are no ads. CONNECTED ACCOUNT A separate feature for people who have been given access: an account is connected by scanning a special QR code. While it is connected, codes belonging to that account are sent to its server for processing. You can disconnect it at any time in Settings. SUBSCRIPTION Full access is a subscription with a 3-day free trial on the weekly plan: ⢠Weekly ā $7.99 (after a 3-day free trial) ⢠Monthly ā $19.99 ⢠Yearly ā $69.99 Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use: https://thisscan.com/legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://thisscan.com/legal/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ThisScan at daily against vrBox's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. vrBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ThisScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
vrBox ships an update monthly, ThisScan daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | vrBox | ThisScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | ā |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | ā |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guangzhou Jichuang Technology Co., Ltd. | ORANGE CORP LIMITED |
In-app purchases
vrBox
- Automatic monthly renewal$1.991 Month
- Automatic quarterly renewal$3.993 Months
- Automatic annual renewal7 Days trial$9.991 Year
ThisScan
- Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Monthly$19.991 Month
- Yearly$69.991 Year









