App Ocean HD vs RIDEVU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
App Ocean HD
Explore a dynamic ocean filled with iPad apps. Drag and flick icons, then tap to view details and visit the App Store. It's a fun, physics-driven way to find new free and paid applications.
- Real physics engine
- Stereo sound effects
- Discover new free and paid apps
- Native iPad resolution support
- Fun app discovery interface
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Discover new apps and games for your iPad as they drop into the App Ocean. Drag and flick apps around in this real physics simulation. Shake device to clear the ocean and click on an App icon to read the description. If you find an App you like just tap Visit App Store to download. Features - Real physics engine - Stereo sound effects - Downloads new free and paid iPad apps everyday - Takes advantage of the native resolution of iPad screen - Downloads new iPad apps everyday - Fun way to discover iPad apps!
RIDEVU
This app allows you to access your existing RIDEVU account to stream and download movies on brought-in devices. It enables multi-screen playback for up to six devices, with central control for managing content for passengers.
- Access RIDEVU account
- Download content for offline playback
- Cast to TV
- Multi-screen playback (up to 6 screens)
- Screen Manager for playback control
- Access bonus content
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RIDEVU is an in-car digital video service. The RIDEVU Companion app allows playback on brought in devices from your existing RIDEVU account. Please note, as a companion app it is inoperable without a RIDEVU account.* Download the RIDEVU Companion App for a frictionless entertainment experience on the go and at home… • Access Your RIDEVU Account: Watch on brought in devices, and take your entertainment with you, wherever you go. With the RIDEVU companion app you can redeem movie credits, watch movies in your library or streaming package, download content for offline playback, or cast to your TV. • Multi-Screen Playback: Entertain your passengers with individual or shared viewing experiences on up to 6 screens • Screen Manager: Control playback across all screens easily from the center screen with Screen Manager, including brought in devices using the companion app. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE KEY FEATURES OF RIDEVU: Enjoy a best in class in-car entertainment experience. Designed for inside the car and wherever you go, RIDEVU connects Sony Pictures Entertainment’s library of premium content with its advanced streaming technology to create a first of its kind in-car entertainment experience - wherever the road takes you next. In eligible vehicles, users can: • Explore over 2,000 films for all genres, ages and preferences, available to redeem, buy or rent.* • Enjoy hours of entertainment on built-in screens or brought-in iOS devices. • Control playback across all screens easily from the center screen with Screen Manager**. • Entertain your passengers with individual or shared viewing experiences on up to 6 screens. • Take a look behind the scenes with on-set bonus content and interviews with your favorite actors. HAVE QUESTIONS? For all RIDEVU tips, questions, and learning how to get started, please visit: www.RIDEVU.com *Access requires an eligible vehicle and RIDEVU account and is subject to RIDEVU Terms of Service. Promotional offers may vary by manufacturer. Available films and content are subject to change without notice and may vary by market. Number of available movies subject to change by market. **Available functionality varies by manufacturer, make and model Please note: You must have a RIDEVU account with existing access to RIDEVU to use this Companion App. RIDEVU is currently only offered from select automotive manufacturers in select territories.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: App Ocean HD at 3.5 against RIDEVU's 3.0. App Ocean HD also leads on iOS requirement (4.3 vs 14.0). RIDEVU's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 16 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
App Ocean HD holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 6 respectively.
App Ocean HD ships an update every 16 months, RIDEVU every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | App Ocean HD | RIDEVU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (12 ratings) — better | 3.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 4.3 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TMSOFT | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
Customer experience
App Ocean HD
RIDEVU
In-app purchases
App Ocean HD
No in-app purchases
RIDEVU
No in-app purchases
