Reality Augmented (VR) vs Mobile VR Station® (Ported)
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/
Mobile VR Station® (Ported)
Experience immersive entertainment with a VR media player adapted for Cardboard. View 2D, 3D, 360, and 180 content in virtual environments, access your own media, and explore custom tours. Unlock full features with an in-app purchase.
- Plays 2D, 3D, 360, and 180 VR content
- Access personal photos and videos
- Stream content via DLNA/UPNP, FTP, Google Drive
- Customizable virtual environments
- Create custom tours with Open Source App
- Basic file management
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Welcome to the Ported Edition of Mobile VR Station, specially adapted for Cardboard! Originally designed for Standalone VR headsets, this version boasts a complete overhaul from the original iOS release. Discover a world of immersive entertainment as you play 2D, 3D, 360, and 180 content within a captivating virtual environment. While this version may not offer the same flexibility as the original, it remains highly customizable with profile and preset configurations. Dive into unique and personalized virtual reality experiences by accessing custom tours created with our Open Source App. Unleash your creativity or indulge in journeys crafted by others, enhancing your VR adventure beyond imagination. Our app is free to use, but for uninterrupted content enjoyment beyond the 5-minute mark or the ability to save your work using the built-in VR text editor, a convenient in-app purchase is available. Elevate your VR journey with Mobile VR Station (Ported) Edition for Cardboard! What comes with the app: 1. Over 30 backgrounds and three virtual environments. 2. Access your own photos and videos for viewing in VR. 3. Access external content via DLNA/UPNP, FTP and Google Drive. 4. Basic file management to move around content. 5. 10 sample images are provided.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reality Augmented (VR) at 60% against Mobile VR Station® (Ported)'s 20%. Reality Augmented (VR) also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (446 vs 48). Mobile VR Station® (Ported)'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Mobile VR Station® (Ported) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Reality Augmented (VR) holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reality Augmented (VR) has 446 ratings behind it against 48, 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 20% of Mobile VR Station® (Ported)'s.
Reality Augmented (VR) ships an update every 4 months, Mobile VR Station® (Ported) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reality Augmented (VR) | Mobile VR Station® (Ported) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (446 ratings) — better | 4.1 (48 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 446 — better | 48 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 329 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Magnitude LLC | Michael Fuller |
Customer experience
Reality Augmented (VR)
Mobile VR Station® (Ported)
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
Mobile VR Station® (Ported)
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
Mobile VR Station® (Ported)
- Premium Edition$5.99
Questions
Is Reality Augmented (VR) free?
Is Mobile VR Station® (Ported) free?
Which has better reviews, Reality Augmented (VR) or Mobile VR Station® (Ported)?
Do Reality Augmented (VR) or Mobile VR Station® (Ported) have ads?
Which is updated more often, Reality Augmented (VR) or Mobile VR Station® (Ported)?
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