Comparison

Mobile VR Station® vs The Walk VR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mobile VR Station®

Immerse yourself in your media with this virtual reality media player. View photos, panoramas, and videos on a large virtual screen with head tracking. Supports 2D and 3D content, offering a customizable viewing experience for various VR headsets.

Highlights
  • Virtual screen media playback
  • Head tracking support
  • 2D and 3D content display
  • Customizable viewing profiles
  • UPNP for external content
  • Subtitle support (.srt files)
  • Bluetooth remote control
Features
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Mobile VR Station is a media player designed for Virtual Reality with head tracking. With this app you can view your Photos, Panoramas, Videos & Files projected onto a virtual screen floating in space. Our app supports displaying standard 2D and 3D Side By Side/Over Under content. The app can't display DRM protected content, such as content bought from iTunes. "The most feature-packed VR media player available, with editable profiles that let you adjust the viewing experience across multiple devices and VR adapters. Excellent all around!" -Quote from Manuel M, Beta Tester If you need help we provide links inside the app to view our Facebook, Twitter and YouTube channel. Usages: - Works with every headset, very flexible configuration - Watch movies in a virtual theater - Watch 3D 180 Degree content. - Explore 360/Spherical movies (Great for demos). - Experience 3D content (Left/Right, Right/Left and Top/Bottom). - See your device's photos & videos in a new way. - View panoramas with some depth. - Access external video content with UPNP. - Watch HTML5 Video from Mobile Safari with Micro VR Station extension. Details: - Native App, written in Obj-C with SceneKit - Watch App for Remote control capabalities - This app is currently only available in English - Free version limits video playback to the "first" five minutes. - Supported formats: MOV, MP4 & M4V. - Supported HMDs: None (Mono), None (SBS), Cardboard, Altergaze, Firefly, Custom, .... - Cardboard QR scanner available for quick setup - Supported Devices: Any device running iOS 8.1 can install the app, but iPhone 5S/iPad Mini (Retina) and above provide a great experience. - Projections: Dome, Full Dome, Curved (Large curve), Plane (Flat), Cylinder & Spherical - Skyboxes: 47 built in options. - Profiles: Each user/headset can have their own specific configuration. - Audio: Language switching available. - Subtitles: The app can load UTF-8 formatted *.srt files, after a movie has been started - Files: Each file has its own preview icon and meta data. You can either generate a icon or upload your own. Please see the FAQ on how to make your own icons. - Bluetooth Remote: If your headset has Play/Pause & Next/Previous buttons, you can use them to control video playback. - UPNP: Basic support for viewing & downloading video & image content. Music can play if you mess with a few settings. - Other File Formats: We are researching how other formats and higher quality content could be displayed, we understand the need and want to deliver in the future. -1080P @ 60 FPS is available on 5S+ and beyond. Devices under 5S should consume 720P. - 4K @ 30FPS is available for 6S, 6S+, 5SE & iPad Pro - Support for SanDisk™ iXpand Drives - Please see the guide book for more information Tips: - If video playback starts to lockup, or a setting doesn't stick please turn your device off and on again. - It's strongly recommended to go through Training at least once and check out the help videos if you have time. - Every projection is editable, just dig into "Manage Presets" for the details. - If you really need help, ask on our Facebook page, Twitter account, or reddit /r/iOSVR/ Controls: - MFI Controller/Bluetooth keyboard support (While in VR). - When not using a HMD device buttons can be tapped. - Tap anywhere in the right eye or empty space to recenter view. - Tap 3 fingers on screen to quickly exit VR. - Support for Occipital Bridge Controller

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Mobile VR Station®3 screens
The Walk VR1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mobile VR Station® at 67% against The Walk VR's 15%. Mobile VR Station® also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). The Walk VR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mobile VR Station® sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. The Walk VR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mobile VR Station® holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 512 and 287 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Mobile VR Station®'s written reviews are positive against 15% of The Walk VR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile VR Station® ships an update every 4 months, The Walk VR every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Mobile VR Station® versus The Walk VR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile VR Station®The Walk VR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (512 ratings) — better2.2 (287 ratings)
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews — better15.2% of reviews
Number of ratings512 — better287
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.07.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB298 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael FullerSony Pictures Home Entertainment

Customer experience

Mobile VR Station®

All ratings512 ratings
Positive77.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews415 reviews
Positive66.5%
Neutral10.4%
Negative23.1%

The Walk VR

All ratings287 ratings
Positive27.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative69.3%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive15.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative81.8%

User reviews

Mobile VR Station®

From 512 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great with Google Cardboard
  • 👍 Highly customizable settings
  • 🔍 Supports wide range of media formats
  • 🎥 Immersive VR experience
  • 💡 Useful features like adjustable viewing angles

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 🐛 Laggy performance on some devices
  • 🔍 Confusing user interface
  • 💰 Requires paid upgrade for full functionality

The Walk VR

From 287 App Store ratings

What 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

Mobile VR Station®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to play certain video files
  • Head tracking issues on some devices
  • Buffering problems when streaming content

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for 4K and higher resolution videos
  • Integrate web browser for more VR content
  • Improve file management and navigation
  • Provide better documentation and tutorials

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

5 purchases

Mobile VR Station®

One-time5
  • Micro Player - Lift Safari Extension Limit$1.99
  • Protected Drives$1.99
  • Presentation+$1.99
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  • Premium Edition - Remove 5 Minute Limit$2.99
  • Ultimate Edition - Everything$5.99
None

The Walk VR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile VR Station® free?
Mobile VR Station® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Walk VR free?
The Walk VR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mobile VR Station® or The Walk VR?
Mobile VR Station® is rated higher. Mobile VR Station® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 512 ratings, while The Walk VR averages 2.2 from 287 ratings.
Do Mobile VR Station® or The Walk VR have ads?
Neither Mobile VR Station® nor The Walk VR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile VR Station® or The Walk VR?
Mobile VR Station® ships an update every 4 months, and The Walk VR every 9 months. Most recently, Mobile VR Station® was updated on October 10, 2026 and The Walk VR on October 4, 2026.

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