Reality Augmented (VR) vs Random42 VR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Reality Augmented (VR)
Transform your surroundings into a stereoscopic augmented reality experience. Apply immersive filters and view your world through an iOS device and VR headset. Record and play back filtered videos in VR.
- Stereoscopic augmented reality filters
- Adjustable stereoscopic ratio
- Customizable camera resolutions and frame rates
- Audio-reactive and custom color filters
- Record and play back VR videos
- Flashlight for night vision
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Reality Augmented (VR) is the world's first Stereoscopic Augmented Reality Experience for iOS! Experience real life like never before through your iOS device's camera Filtered and Split for VR! See your surroundings in augmented stereoscopic form using immersive filters and a VR headset. ▼ A Huge Collection of Stunning Camera Filters - Adjustable stereoscopic ratio - Choose from low to HD camera resolutions - Customize frame rate for stop-motion to smooth, high-speed capture - Audio-Reactive Filters – move with background music or voice - Custom Color Palettes – design your own filter look - Advanced zoom features - Flashlight for night vision ▼ Record and Playback - Record filtered video directly to your photo library - Play videos from your photo library in stereoscopic VR Compatible with iOS VR headsets that have an open front for camera access. Note: Some features — such as video playback and advanced camera controls — require an upgrade via in-app purchase. A free filter rotates. YouTube: https://youtu.be/qONjW8ehRhM Video Preview Music By: www.bensound.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Random42 VR
Explore the human body in VR, from brain neurons to gut bacteria, and discover DNA. Also features a collection of high-resolution medical VR artwork. Non-VR modes are available for mobile and tablet users.
- VR journey inside the human body
- Explore cells and DNA
- Collection of medical VR artwork
- Non-VR mobile and tablet modes
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A unique VR experience! Random42 VR features our VR showreel - Intercellular, as well as Collections, a series of hi-res medical VR artwork. Intercellular takes you on a journey inside the human body. Discover a variety of cells performing different functions, from neurons in the brain to bacteria within the gut and everywhere in-between. Travel along inside a cell and explore the nucleus to reveal DNA, the code that makes us who we are. Random42 VR also supports Non-VR mobile and tablet modes for users unable to use a Google Cardboard style VR viewer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Random42 VR at 5.0 against Reality Augmented (VR)'s 4.3. Random42 VR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and review sentiment (83% vs 60%). Reality Augmented (VR)'s advantage is ratings volume (446 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Reality Augmented (VR) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Random42 VR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Random42 VR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reality Augmented (VR) has 446 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Reality Augmented (VR)'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Random42 VR's.
Reality Augmented (VR) ships an update every 4 months, Random42 VR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reality Augmented (VR) | Random42 VR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (446 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 446 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 686 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Magnitude LLC | Random42 |
Customer experience
Reality Augmented (VR)
Random42 VR
Bugs and requests
Reality Augmented (VR)
Reported bugs
4 issues- Purchased filters not unlocking
- Playback feature not working
- Crashing and freezing issues
- Upside down video recordings
Requested features
4 requests- Add normal camera lens
- Improve video quality and frame rate
- Implement VR video recording and playback
- Add more free filter options
Random42 VR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Reality Augmented (VR)
- Filters - Monthly Access$0.991 Month
- Video Player - Monthly Access$0.991 Month
- Filters - Yearly Access$9.991 Year
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- Video Player - Yearly Access$9.991 Year
- 12-Pack(#1)$0.99
- 12-Pack(#2)$0.99
- 12-Pack(#3)$0.99
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- 12-Pack(#4)$0.99
- Bonus Pack (Unlock Everything)$2.99
Random42 VR
No in-app purchases
Questions
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