# i3DSteroidbasic vs VR

The clearest difference is rating: VR at 5.0 against i3DSteroidbasic's 4.0. VR also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). i3DSteroidbasic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 31 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VR sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. i3DSteroidbasic asks for nothing beyond the download.

VR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

i3DSteroidbasic ships an update every 4 weeks, VR every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i3DSteroidbasic | VR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i3dsteroidbasic/id500514895/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-panos-3d-virtual-reality/id1138201527/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 31 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spmaker](https://appshunter.io/developer/467945373) | [Peter Kramer](https://appshunter.io/developer/348619994) |

## What reviewers say

### i3DSteroidbasic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i3dsteroidbasic/id500514895)

Create and view stereoscopic 3D images and videos on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Supports various input formats, display methods, and includes tools for image adjustment and sharing.

**Highlights:** Auto-align L/R images, Supports SBS, MPO input, Multiple display methods (SBS, 2D, Anaglyph), Slideshow functionality, Take L/R pictures with internal camera, Image adjustment and cropping, Share to Twitter

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### VR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-panos-3d-virtual-reality/id1138201527)

Create and view your own 3D virtual reality panoramas using video capture or existing photos. Experience immersive depth perception with a stereoscope or by crossing your eyes. Share your creations via email.

**Highlights:** Record 3D VR-Panoramas with video capture, View in 3D with depth perception, Convert panorama photos to VR-Pano, Email VR-Panos to others, Tilt and rotate panoramas with device movement

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| package of 30 additional VR-Pano Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| package of 60 additional VR-Pano Credits | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i3DSteroidbasic free?

i3DSteroidbasic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VR free?

VR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, i3DSteroidbasic or VR?

VR is rated higher. i3DSteroidbasic averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while VR averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do i3DSteroidbasic or VR have ads?

Neither i3DSteroidbasic nor VR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, i3DSteroidbasic or VR?

i3DSteroidbasic ships an update every 4 weeks, and VR every 31 months. Most recently, i3DSteroidbasic was updated on September 8, 2026 and VR on August 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*