# Reality Augmented (VR) vs SimpleVR

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reality Augmented (VR) | SimpleVR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (446 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reality-augmented-vr/id954501500/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplevr/id1224602408/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **446** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Magnitude LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/703754875) | [Smiling Frog Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/318861877) |

## What reviewers say

### Reality Augmented (VR)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reality-augmented-vr/id954501500)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Filters - Monthly Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Video Player - Monthly Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Filters - Yearly Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Video Player - Yearly Access | $9.99 | per year |
| 12-Pack(#1) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12-Pack(#2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12-Pack(#3) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12-Pack(#4) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack (Unlock Everything) | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased filters not unlocking
- Playback feature not working
- Crashing and freezing issues
- Upside down video recordings

**Requested features**

- Add normal camera lens
- Improve video quality and frame rate
- Implement VR video recording and playback
- Add more free filter options


### SimpleVR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplevr/id1224602408)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reality Augmented (VR) free?

Reality Augmented (VR) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SimpleVR free?

SimpleVR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Reality Augmented (VR) or SimpleVR?

Reality Augmented (VR) is rated higher. Reality Augmented (VR) averages 4.3 out of 5 from 446 ratings, while SimpleVR averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Reality Augmented (VR) or SimpleVR have ads?

Neither Reality Augmented (VR) nor SimpleVR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reality Augmented (VR) or SimpleVR?

Reality Augmented (VR) ships an update every 4 months, and SimpleVR monthly. Most recently, Reality Augmented (VR) was updated on October 12, 2026 and SimpleVR on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*