# VR Player mw (Local Videos) vs Tongs

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tongs at none against VR Player mw (Local Videos)'s 13. VR Player mw (Local Videos)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VR Player mw (Local Videos) sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Tongs asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | VR Player mw (Local Videos) | Tongs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (590 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-player-mw-local-videos/id1580726816/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **590** | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 164 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [长超 韩](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082670445) | [VZ TECH SOLUTIONS, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788686114) |

## What reviewers say

### VR Player mw (Local Videos)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-player-mw-local-videos/id1580726816)

View local videos and pictures in immersive VR and MR formats. Convert ordinary media to panoramic views, with automatic background removal for mixed reality experiences. Enjoy multiple scene modules for a dynamic viewing environment.

**Highlights:** Local video and picture playback, Panoramic video/picture conversion, 180°/360° support, Automatic background removal (MR), Multiple scene modules, Bluetooth controller support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tech balls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tech balls | $1.99 | one-time |
| Simulated multi-person cinema | $1.99 | one-time |
| City Square | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mixed Reality | $1.99 | one-time |
| For Panoramic Videos | $2.19 | one-time |
| Black hole Devouring | $2.59 | one-time |
| Tech balls | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tech balls | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dual-Screen Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| + MR Remove Background | $9.99 | one-time |
| MR + Remove Background | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎬 Converts regular videos to immersive VR experience
- 💰 Free to use with personal content
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Fast video loading and playback
- 📱 Works with phone camera roll and personal photos/videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Audio issues - no sound in some videos
- 💸 Most premium content requires payment
- 📹 Limited support for video file formats (no .mkv support mentioned)
- 🐛 App crashes on longer videos (1+ minutes)
- 📱 iOS-specific limitation - can't access media library videos, only camera content

**Reported bugs**

- No audio output despite volume controls being present
- Videos longer than 1 minute display as black screen
- Mysterious lines/artifacts appearing on certain videos
- App crashes when playing digital videos
- Delayed/laggy playback causing motion sickness

**Requested features**

- Windows desktop mirroring/casting support
- Bluetooth controller support for view navigation
- Manual progress bar seeking in videos
- Side-by-side 3D movie playback
- Support for .mkv file format


### Tongs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tongs-https-stream-catcher/id6788686112)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VR Player mw (Local Videos) free?

VR Player mw (Local Videos) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tongs free?

Tongs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do VR Player mw (Local Videos) or Tongs have ads?

Tongs shows ads; VR Player mw (Local Videos) does not.

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