Comparison

Reality Augmented (VR) vs VR Cinema

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

About

VR Cinema

Experience your favorite movies in a virtual reality cinema. Upload HD MP4 files and immerse yourself in a realistic 360-degree 3D VR world with stunning graphics and sound. Compatible with various VR headsets for an emotional adventure.

Highlights
  • Watch movies in VR
  • Upload HD MP4 files
  • Realistic virtual movie theatre
  • 360-degree freedom
  • Immersive 3D VR world
  • Compatible with VR headsets
Features
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VR Cinema allows you to see your favourite movies in virtual reality. Just upload an HD movie file in mp4 format, launch the app and enjoy your movie in a realistic virtual movie theatre! Please make sure that the video files were added to the Video folder on your phone. Compatible with Virtual Reality (VR) glasses Application requires a virtual reality headset (Google Cardboard-like): FIBRUM VR, ANTVR, Carl Zeiss VR One GX, ColorCross, Cynoculars, Durovis Dive, Fove 0, FreeFly, Homido center (V2), Merge VR, Nibiru, Puyo Box, Refugio 3D, Stooksy, Tepoinn 3D, VR KiX, VR Smartview, VR View-Master DLX, VRTRIA, VRTX One, Xiaomi VR 3D Glasses. In addition to the above models, it is possible to use the virtual reality headset and 3D / VR glasses of other samples and manufacturers. 360 VR emulator — 360 degree freedom. Enjoy the ultra-realistic 360 3D VR world with detailed graphics and carefully crafted sound merged together for the most immersive atmosphere. Put on your VR-headset and experience an incredibly emotional adventure in virtual reality. VR games free trial TThe app implements a freemium system. During the whole trial period, you can play absolutely free! If you like the app, register a promotion code or purchase the app to use the application to the fullest and get unlimited access to it. To do this, just go through a quick registration in Fibrum Platform. Fibrum VR Do you want to know more about Fibrum VR applications? Install and try our most popular 3D virtual reality games (VRgames). Select one of the many virtual worlds: space shooters, westerns, crazy three- dimensional races, breathtaking rides, colorful and hilarious adventures as well as horrors of zombie apocalypse. We have a 360 VR experience for every taste!

Screenshots

Reality Augmented (VR)4 screens
VR Cinema4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reality Augmented (VR) at 60% against VR Cinema's 22%. VR Cinema's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Reality Augmented (VR) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and VR Cinema sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reality Augmented (VR) ships an update every 4 months, VR Cinema every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Reality Augmented (VR) versus VR Cinema: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReality Augmented (VR)VR Cinema
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (446 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.7% of reviews — better21.9% of reviews
Number of ratings446 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB364 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagnitude LLCFibrum Limited

Customer experience

Reality Augmented (VR)

All ratings446 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive59.7%
Neutral8.2%
Negative32.1%

VR Cinema

Written reviews64 reviews
Positive21.9%
Neutral14.1%
Negative64.1%

User reviews

Reality Augmented (VR)

From 446 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Amazing AR experience
  • 🚀 Great filters and effects
  • 💡 Lets you film from VR headset
  • 🔒 Robust security features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy in-app purchases
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 💸 Paywall for many features
  • 🤖 Unreliable playback

VR Cinema

From App Store reviews

What we love

  • 💡 Cool VR theater idea
  • 👍 Good performance on some devices
  • ✨ Amazing graphics (early review)
  • 🌟 Pleasant surprise, easy to use (early review)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Black screen issues
  • 🐛 Loading screen issues
  • 🐛 Videos not playing
  • 🐛 Audio only, no video
  • 🐛 Incompatible file formats

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

VR Cinema

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Loading screen freezes
  • Black screen when playing videos
  • Videos not playing at all
  • Audio only, no video
  • MP4 and other formats not playing
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  • App not appearing in iTunes File Sharing
  • Videos not loading after upload
  • App drifts or moves unexpectedly
  • Paid version doesn't fix issues
  • File transfer issues via iTunes
  • Cannot access files on phone after purchase
  • Videos not playing on specific iPhone models (e.g., 6s)
  • No position memory for movies
  • Fast forward/rewind controls are not effective

Requested features

19 requests
  • Add YouTube video support
  • Add camera roll access
  • Add sound through multiple speakers
  • Add camera follow feature
  • Add rewind/scrubbing functionality
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  • Add password protection
  • Add 'open in' option for videos
  • Add reset center of focus
  • Add helper software for PC browsing
  • Add more video format support
  • Add 3D (top to bottom) support
  • Add animated characters in theater
  • Make app free for early users
  • Improve instructions/documentation
  • Provide sample video content or download links
  • Lock camera function
  • Improve fast forward/rewind controls
  • Add position memory for viewing
  • Allow streaming from phone library (like Plex)

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Reality Augmented (VR)

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time5
  • 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
2 purchases

VR Cinema

One-time2
  • Full app with discount$0.99
  • Full app version$1.99

Questions

Is Reality Augmented (VR) free?
Reality Augmented (VR) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VR Cinema free?
VR Cinema is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reality Augmented (VR) or VR Cinema have ads?
Neither Reality Augmented (VR) nor VR Cinema shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reality Augmented (VR) or VR Cinema?
Reality Augmented (VR) ships an update every 4 months, and VR Cinema every 5 months. Most recently, Reality Augmented (VR) was updated on October 12, 2026 and VR Cinema on October 7, 2026.

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