Comparison

YouTube vs Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

YouTube

Watch and subscribe to channels, discover trending content, and create your own videos. Connect with creators and the community through comments and live streams. Offers options for ad-free viewing and exclusive perks.

Highlights
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Channel subscriptions
  • Explore trending content
  • Community interaction
  • Mobile video creation
  • Live streaming
Features
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Get the official YouTube app on iPhones and iPads. See what the world is watching -- from the hottest music videos to what’s popular in gaming, fashion, beauty, news, learning and more. Subscribe to channels you love, create content of your own, share with friends, and watch on any device. Watch and subscribe ● Browse personal recommendations on Home ● See the latest from your favorite channels in Subscriptions ● Look up videos you’ve watched, liked, and saved for later in Library Explore different topics, what’s popular, and on the rise (available in select countries) ● Stay up to date on what’s popular in music, gaming, beauty, news, learning and more ● See what’s trending on YouTube and around the world on Explore ● Learn about the coolest Creators, Gamers, and Artists on the Rise (available in select countries) Connect with the YouTube community ● Keep up with your favorites creators with Posts, Stories, Premieres, and Live streams ● Join the conversation with comments and interact with creators and other community members Create content from your mobile device ● Create or upload your own videos directly in the app ● Engage with your audience in real time with live streaming right from the app Find the experience that fits you and your family (available in select countries) ● Every family has their own approach to online video. Learn about your options: the YouTube Kids app or a new parent supervised experience on YouTube at youtube.com/myfamily Support creators you love with channel memberships (available in select countries) ● Join channels that offer paid monthly memberships and support their work ● Get access to exclusive perks from the channel & become part of their members community ● Stand out in comments and live chats with a loyalty badge next to your username Upgrade to YouTube Premium (available in select countries) ● Watch videos uninterrupted by ads, while using other apps, or when the screen is locked ● Save videos for when you really need them – like when you’re on a plane or commuting ● Get access to YouTube Music Premium as part of your benefits Note: If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. YouTube paid service terms: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms_paidservice. Privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy

About

Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player

Experience immersive 360°, 180°, and 3D photos and videos on your iPhone. Explore content by moving your device, and step into your memories with VR mode using a Cardboard-style headset. Capture your own panoramas with guided shooting.

Highlights
  • Immersive 360°, 180°, and 3D photo/video playback
  • Cardboard VR headset support with head tracking
  • Guided panorama capture
  • Multiple viewing modes (standard, panoramic, 360°, 180°, VR)
  • Intuitive gesture controls (move, swipe, pinch)
  • Minimal media gallery and import/sharing options
Features
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Simple360 is a clean and intuitive way to experience 360°, 180° and 3D photos and videos on iPhone. Open immersive content from your Photo Library and explore it naturally. Move your iPhone to look around, swipe to adjust your view, and pinch to change perspective. Switch seamlessly between standard view, panoramic mode, full 360°, 180°, or VR. Place your iPhone into a Cardboard-style headset and step inside your memories. Head tracking feels smooth and responsive. VR mode removes on-screen controls for a focused, distraction-free experience. Capture your own panoramas with guided shooting built into the app. Follow simple visual cues, take each shot, and save a beautifully stitched panorama directly to Photos. Browse your media in a minimal gallery, adjust how content is displayed, import from other apps, and share effortlessly. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://agemoware.com/privacy-policy-simple360.html

Screenshots

YouTube4 screens
Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player at none against YouTube's shown. YouTube's advantage is ratings volume (50M vs 150) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. YouTube sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

YouTube holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTube has 50M ratings behind it against 150, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of YouTube's written reviews are positive against 33% of Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YouTube ships an update weekly, Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
YouTube versus Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYouTubeSimple 360 Cardboard VR Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (50M ratings) — better4.4 (150 ratings)
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings50M — better150
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#1 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size380 MB44 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGoogleOleksandr Kazakov

Customer experience

YouTube

All ratings49,783,727 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews22,911 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral9.2%
Negative42.8%

Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player

All ratings150 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral28.6%
Negative38.1%

Bugs and requests

YouTube

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Video playback issues
  • Subscription tab bugs
  • Inconsistent UI changes
  • Syncing problems across devices
  • Unreliable video recommendations

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bring back dislike button
  • Improve playlist management
  • Add option to customize video quality
  • Enhance background playback
  • Improve comment section functionality

Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

YouTube

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Lite1 Month trial$11.991 Month
  • YouTube Premium1 Month trial2 variants$20.991 Month
  • YouTube Premium2 variants$20.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Youtube Premium Family1 Month trial$34.991 Month
  • YouTube Premium Family$34.991 Month
One-time3
  • Super Chat$1.99
  • Movies & Shows$3.99
  • Super Chat$4.99
10 purchases

Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player

Subscriptions7
  • 50GB$1.991 Month
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Yearly1 Year trial$34.991 Year
  • Yearly$34.991 Year
  • 2TB$39.991 Month
One-time3
  • Custom Brand$24.99
  • Lifetime Core$44.99
  • Lifetime Core$49.99

Questions

Is YouTube free?
YouTube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player free?
Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, YouTube or Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player?
YouTube is rated higher. YouTube averages 4.7 out of 5 from 50M ratings, while Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player averages 4.4 from 150 ratings.
Do YouTube or Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player have ads?
YouTube shows ads; Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player does not.
Which is updated more often, YouTube or Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player?
YouTube ships an update weekly, and Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player every 5 days. Most recently, YouTube was updated on November 9, 2026 and Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player on November 7, 2026.

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