Reality Augmented (VR) vs SimpleVR
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/
SimpleVR
Experience immersive 3D and 360-degree videos on your mobile device. Supports various viewing modes including 2D, 3D with viewers, and anaglyph glasses. Stream MP4 and HLS content with intuitive controls.
- Stream MP4 and HLS video
- 3D Side by Side playback
- 3D Over / Under playback
- 360 2D viewing
- 3D 360 playback
- Anaglyph 3D viewing
- Gyroscope and touch controls
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Provides playback of streaming 3D and 360 video on your iPhone or iPad. View the content in 2D or 3D with Google Cardboard style viewers or anaglyph glasses. FEATURES: - Stream MP4 and HLS video - 3D Side by Side - 3D Over / Under - 360 2D - 3D 360 Side by Side - 3D 360 Over / Under - View as 2D - View as 3D with most Google Cardboard style devices - View as Anaglyph - Red / Cyan, Amber / Blue, Magenta / Green, Green / Magenta - Control FOV via Pinch gesture for 360 content - Control current point of view via device gyroscope or touch - Control Barrel distortion for 3D content via Pinch gesture
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Reality Augmented (VR) at 4.3 against SimpleVR's 2.5. Reality Augmented (VR) also leads on ratings volume (446 vs 2). SimpleVR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, 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. SimpleVR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Reality Augmented (VR) holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. 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.
Reality Augmented (VR) ships an update every 4 months, SimpleVR monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reality Augmented (VR) | SimpleVR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (446 ratings) — better | 2.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 446 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — 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 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Magnitude LLC | Smiling Frog Software LLC |
Customer experience
Reality Augmented (VR)
SimpleVR
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
SimpleVR
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
SimpleVR
No in-app purchases
Questions
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