PortalVR Controller vs NextPlay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PortalVR Controller
Transform your smartphone into a virtual reality controller for an immersive VR experience. Seamlessly connect and navigate your VR environment with intuitive touch controls.
- Turns phone into VR controller
- Use with PortalVR
- Intuitive touch controls
- Seamless connection
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PortalVR Controller turns your phone into a VR controller, for use with PortalVR.
NextPlay
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Stop searching. Start playing. NextPlay is your personal gaming concierge, engineered to eliminate decision fatigue. Powered by advanced AI, NextPlay analyzes your gaming DNA and current mood to deliver precise, tailored recommendations. Key Features: Smart Discovery: An evolving algorithm that learns from your preferences and playstyle. Mood-Based Filters: Whether you are looking for a challenge, a deep narrative, or a casual escape, get the right game for the right moment. AI-Driven Insights: Get personalized summaries explaining exactly why a specific game matches your profile, powered by GPT-5. Compatibility Scoring: See a clear percentage match for every suggested title. Library Management: Track your favorites, completed games, and backlog with ease. Cross-Platform Integration: Tailor your results based on your owned hardware and active subscriptions. Maximized play. Minimized scrolling. NextPlay makes finding your next obsession effortless. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PortalVR Controller at none against NextPlay's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. NextPlay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PortalVR Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | PortalVR Controller | NextPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Portal VR, Inc. | Paul Breton |
In-app purchases
PortalVR Controller
No in-app purchases
NextPlay
- NextPlay Mensual$0.991 Month
- NextPlay Premium Annual$9.991 Year
Questions
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