Reality Augmented (VR) vs The Walk 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/
The Walk VR
Experience a thrilling walk across a wire between two towers, 94 stories high. Choose between immersive Virtual Reality mode with a VR viewer or a 360 Video mode using just your mobile device.
- Virtual Reality mode
- 360 Video mode
- Tower walk simulation
- High-altitude wire walk
- Seated experience recommended
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Use your mobile device to experience The Walk! With both Virtual Reality and 360 Video modes you'll soar above the clouds, 94 stories high as you walk from one tower to the other with nothing but a wire beneath you. **Download the Free App. **Select "360 Video" to experience the walk using only your mobile device. **Select "Virtual Reality" and place your mobile device into a VR viewer like Merge VR (Mergevr.com)or Google Cardboard. To find out more visit www.TheWalkVR.com ***Experience should only be viewed while seated. Follow all instructions included with your VR viewer before use. Stop use if you experience any discomfort or health reactions. Virtual Reality not recommended for children under 7.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reality Augmented (VR) at 60% against The Walk VR's 15%. Reality Augmented (VR) also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). The Walk VR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. The Walk VR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Reality Augmented (VR) holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 446 and 287 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Reality Augmented (VR)'s written reviews are positive against 15% of The Walk VR's.
Reality Augmented (VR) ships an update every 4 months, The Walk VR every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reality Augmented (VR) | The Walk VR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (446 ratings) — better | 2.2 (287 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews — better | 15.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 446 — better | 287 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 7.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 298 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Magnitude LLC | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
Customer experience
Reality Augmented (VR)
The Walk VR
User reviews
Reality Augmented (VR)
From 446 App Store ratingsWhat 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
The Walk VR
From 287 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎬 Immersive VR experience for first-time users
- 😲 Realistic sensation of height and vertigo
- 🎥 High-quality video content
- 👥 Effective for demonstrating VR capabilities to others
Room to improve
- 🐛 Severe screen shaking and jerking issues
- 🐛 Constant drifting to the side
- ❌ No user control over video playback
- 😵 Causes dizziness, nausea, and headaches
- 📱 Incompatible with multiple iPhone models
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
The Walk VR
Reported bugs
11 issues- Screen shakes uncontrollably during playback
- View drifts continuously to the side
- App crashes on startup or after warnings
- Gyroscope not calibrating properly
- Incompatible with iPhone 5s, 6s, 7+, XR, X, 11
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- Screen orientation locks sideways
- Jerky and laggy video playback
- Flashing and flickering visuals
- Unable to press buttons or interact with UI
- Video continues moving even when user stops
- Cardboard VR mode causes severe glitching
Requested features
8 requests- Fix gyroscope calibration and drift issues
- Add user control over camera movement
- Improve video quality to 1080p or higher
- Add more content and variety
- Implement landscape mode rotation
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- Add sound/audio support
- Create actual interactive gameplay elements
- Improve stability across all iOS devices
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
The Walk VR
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Reality Augmented (VR) free?
Is The Walk VR free?
Which has better reviews, Reality Augmented (VR) or The Walk VR?
Do Reality Augmented (VR) or The Walk VR have ads?
Which is updated more often, Reality Augmented (VR) or The Walk VR?
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