GLview Mobile vs CloudVR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GLview Mobile
This utility app provides detailed information about your device's graphics hardware, including OpenGL ES and Apple Metal capabilities. It offers access to extension documentation, shader information, and includes benchmark tests for various OpenGL ES versions. Useful for developers and those interested in comparing device performance.
- GPU hardware information reporting
- OpenGL ES and Apple Metal capabilities
- Access to extension documentation
- Shader capabilities display
- OpenGL ES benchmark tests
- Cloud storage for OpenGL information
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OpenGL Extensions Viewer for iOS displays the vendor name, the version, the renderer name and the extensions for OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0 and Apple Metal. From the makers of the famous OpenGL Extensions Viewer on PC and Mac, the iPhone version can access each extension documentation, shader capabilities and also features a benchmark for OpenGL ES 1.1 to ES 3.0. Ideal if you are developing application for iPhone, or want to compare between every iPod and iPod model. CPU information, iOS revision are also reported. Main key features: • Reports iPhone/iPod hardware information (CPU frequency, Bus frequency, Operating System, Device Name, CPU model). • Reports OpenGL ES information and gives access to OpenGL Extension specification online (requires internet connection). • Reports Metal iOS 7 API feature level.. • Allow to test graphical rendering tests for OpenGL ES 1.1, 3.0, and supports features like Multisample anti-aliasing. • Submit your OpenGL information into to the Cloud storage and check the results on the Mac and PC version.
CloudVR
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CloudVR - The Complete Virtual Reality Solution CloudVR is the perfect combination of hardware and software as an introduction to the world of Virtual Reality. CloudVR brings the user into the virtual world by giving them control of what they see in the projected world. The combination of the VR viewer and the users head movements/gestures controls their viewpoint. Get immersed in the environment of a 3D video or 360-degree photo by simply moving your head to explore the surroundings. CloudVR allows you to store and stream 3D and standard videos, as well as 360-degree photos. Store the media on the PocketCloud and stream it through the CloudVR app on your phone. You can also download 3D/Virtual Reality apps on your phone to view and interact with using CloudVR. Take stunning 360-degree panoramic photos with the CloudVR app and view them with the VR headset for the most immersive way to view your photos. **The CloudVR app requires the PocketCloud device and the CloudVR headset**
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CloudVR at none against GLview Mobile's shown. CloudVR also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GLview Mobile ships an update every 4 months, CloudVR monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GLview Mobile | CloudVR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stephane Denis | Powerstick.com |
In-app purchases
GLview Mobile
No in-app purchases
CloudVR
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is GLview Mobile free?
Is CloudVR free?
Do GLview Mobile or CloudVR have ads?
Which is updated more often, GLview Mobile or CloudVR?
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