# Virtual Reality Animals! vs Steam Lab VR

The clearest difference is rating: Steam Lab VR at 4.3 against Virtual Reality Animals!'s 3.7. Steam Lab VR also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Virtual Reality Animals!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steam Lab VR sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Virtual Reality Animals! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Steam Lab VR holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 15 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

Virtual Reality Animals! ships an update every 3 months, Steam Lab VR every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Reality Animals! | Steam Lab VR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-reality-animals/id6444455070/reviews) | **[4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-lab-vr/id6446786758/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.1 GB | 2.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abacus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486425022) | [Abacus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486425022) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Reality Animals!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-reality-animals/id6444455070)

Explore the animal kingdom through immersive 360-degree virtual reality experiences. This companion app requires a physical kit with a book and VR goggles for full functionality, offering detailed views of various animals.

**Highlights:** Immersive 360-degree VR animal experiences, Detailed views of insects, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals, Companion app for physical kit, Requires printed book for full functionality, Educational content on fauna

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Steam Lab VR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-lab-vr/id6446786758)

This app enhances physical toy kits with interactive virtual reality experiences. Dig for fossils or explore the universe after building a planetarium. It's a companion to tangible projects, offering immersive digital adventures.

**Highlights:** Interactive VR experiences, Companion to physical kits, Fossil digging simulation, Space exploration, Hands-on activity integration, Immersive learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Content | $14.99 | per year |
| Dino-Dig VR | $9.99 | one-time |
| Solar System VR | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shark Lab VR | $9.99 | one-time |
| Volcano Lab VR | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Lab VR | $9.99 | one-time |
| World Wonders | $9.99 | one-time |
| Body Lab VR | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Reality Animals! free?

Virtual Reality Animals! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Steam Lab VR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Reality Animals! or Steam Lab VR?

Steam Lab VR is rated higher. Virtual Reality Animals! averages 3.7 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Steam Lab VR averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.

### Do Virtual Reality Animals! or Steam Lab VR have ads?

Neither Virtual Reality Animals! nor Steam Lab VR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Reality Animals! or Steam Lab VR?

Virtual Reality Animals! ships an update every 3 months, and Steam Lab VR every 6 weeks. Most recently, Virtual Reality Animals! was updated on October 23, 2026 and Steam Lab VR on October 21, 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.*