# PinoFBT vs PortalVR Controller

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PortalVR Controller at 100% against PinoFBT's 50%. PortalVR Controller also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 23). PinoFBT's advantage is ratings volume (347 vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PinoFBT sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 3 months. PortalVR Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

PortalVR Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinoFBT has 347 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of PinoFBT's written reviews are positive against 100% of PortalVR Controller's.

PinoFBT ships an update weekly, PortalVR Controller every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PinoFBT | PortalVR Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (347 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinofbt/id6444877037/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portalvr-controller/id6752579178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **347** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fu-Hao Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643661246) | [Portal VR, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839993044) |

## What reviewers say

### PinoFBT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinofbt/id6444877037)

Enhance your VR experience with full-body tracking using your iPhone. Enjoy seamless motion capture for games like VRChat and Dance Dash, with options for single or dual-phone tracking. Achieve accurate 360-degree, 60-FPS movement without extra hardware.

**Highlights:** Full-body tracking for VR, No additional apps or drivers needed, Single-phone and dual-phone tracking, 360-degree, 60-FPS local Wi-Fi tracking, Chest and hip tracking included, Optional subscription for elbow, knee, and foot tracking

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite: Single, Quest, 3 Month | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Lite: Single, SteamVR, 3 Month | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Lite: Single, Quest, 6 Month | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro: Dual, Quest, 3 Months | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro: Dual, SteamVR, 3 Months | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Lite+: Single, Q&S, 3 Months | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Lite: Single, SteamVR, 6 Month | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro+: Dual, Q&S, 3 Months | $13.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro: Dual, Quest, 6 Months | $16.99 | per 6 months |
| Lite+: Single, Q&S, 6 Months | $16.99 | per 6 months |
| Lite: Single, Quest, 1 Year | $17.99 | per year |
| Lite: Single, SteamVR, 1 Year | $17.99 | per year |
| Pro: Dual, Quest, 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Lite+: Single, Q&S, 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro+: Dual, Q&S, 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Life Upgrade to Dual, Quest | $9.99 | one-time |
| Life Upgrade to Dual, SteamVR | $9.99 | one-time |
| Life Upgrade to Dual, Q&S | $29.99 | one-time |
| Life Upgrade to Dual, Q&S | $39.99 | one-time |
| Life Upgrade to Dual, Quest | $49.99 | one-time |
| Life Upgrade to Dual, SteamVR | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime: Single, Quest | $49.99 | one-time |
| Life Upgrade to Dual, Q&S | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth tracking
- 💡 Affordable FBT solution
- 👍 Easy setup
- 👍 Works well on standalone Quest

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tracking issues (glitchy, shaky, inaccurate)
- 🐛 Calibration problems
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 💰 Subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription suddenly stops working
- Tracking gets worse after updates
- Calibration menu doesn't show up in VRChat

**Requested features**

- Add arm tracking
- Improve laying down and sitting tracking
- Support more games like Blade & Sorcery
- Offer one-time purchase option


### PortalVR Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portalvr-controller/id6752579178)

Transform your smartphone into a virtual reality controller for an immersive VR experience. Seamlessly connect and navigate your VR environment with intuitive touch controls.

**Highlights:** Turns phone into VR controller, Use with PortalVR, Intuitive touch controls, Seamless connection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PinoFBT free?

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

### Is PortalVR Controller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PinoFBT or PortalVR Controller?

PortalVR Controller is rated higher. PinoFBT averages 3.6 out of 5 from 347 ratings, while PortalVR Controller averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PinoFBT or PortalVR Controller have ads?

PinoFBT shows ads; PortalVR Controller does not.

### Which is updated more often, PinoFBT or PortalVR Controller?

PinoFBT ships an update weekly, and PortalVR Controller every 3 days. Most recently, PinoFBT was updated on August 16, 2026 and PortalVR Controller on September 8, 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.*