# Reality Augmented (VR) vs Zapbox Media Player

The clearest difference is rating: Zapbox Media Player at 5.0 against Reality Augmented (VR)'s 4.2. Zapbox Media Player also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (80% vs 60%). Reality Augmented (VR)'s advantage is ratings volume (447 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reality Augmented (VR) sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Zapbox Media Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Zapbox Media Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reality Augmented (VR) has 447 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 80% of Zapbox Media Player's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reality Augmented (VR) | Zapbox Media Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (447 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reality-augmented-vr/id954501500/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zapbox-media-player/id6472195926/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **447** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magnitude LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/703754875) | [Zappar Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/429885271) |

## 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 (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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


### Zapbox Media Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zapbox-media-player/id6472195926)

Experience your device's videos, photos, and panoramas in a mixed reality environment. This player enhances your viewing with immersive 3D spatial video support, allowing interaction with your surroundings.

**Highlights:** Mixed reality media playback, View videos, photos, and panoramas, 3D spatial video support, iPhone 15 Pro spatial video compatibility, Interactive mixed reality experience

**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 Zapbox Media Player free?

Zapbox Media Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Reality Augmented (VR) or Zapbox Media Player?

Zapbox Media Player is rated higher. Reality Augmented (VR) averages 4.2 out of 5 from 447 ratings, while Zapbox Media Player averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Reality Augmented (VR) or Zapbox Media Player have ads?

Neither Reality Augmented (VR) nor Zapbox Media Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reality Augmented (VR) or Zapbox Media Player?

Reality Augmented (VR) ships an update every 4 months, and Zapbox Media Player every 4 months. Most recently, Reality Augmented (VR) was updated on November 6, 2026 and Zapbox Media Player on November 4, 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.*