# Mobile VR Station® vs HoloKit

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HoloKit at none against Mobile VR Station®'s 5. Mobile VR Station®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.1 vs 3.8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Mobile VR Station® holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile VR Station® has 514 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 67% positive.

Mobile VR Station® ships an update every 4 months, HoloKit every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile VR Station® | HoloKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (514 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-vr-station/id959820493/reviews)** | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holokit/id6444073276/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **514** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 77 MB | 884 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Fuller](https://appshunter.io/developer/301066310) | [Holo Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652143524) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile VR Station®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-vr-station/id959820493)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Micro Player - Lift Safari Extension Limit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Protected Drives | $1.99 | one-time |
| Presentation+ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Edition - Remove 5 Minute Limit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Edition - Everything | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### HoloKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holokit/id6444073276)

Experience stereoscopic AR with an affordable accessory and app. Explore immersive art, battle dragons, and play with friends in shared realities. Control your experience with an Apple Watch and track fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Stereoscopic AR experiences, Face-to-face multiplayer battles, Spectator mode for real-time viewing, Apple Watch motion controls, Health app integration for fitness tracking, Switch between realities with simple controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile VR Station® free?

Mobile VR Station® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HoloKit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mobile VR Station® or HoloKit?

Mobile VR Station® is rated higher. Mobile VR Station® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 514 ratings, while HoloKit averages 3.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do Mobile VR Station® or HoloKit have ads?

HoloKit shows ads; Mobile VR Station® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile VR Station® or HoloKit?

Mobile VR Station® ships an update every 4 months, and HoloKit every 7 months. Most recently, Mobile VR Station® was updated on October 24, 2026 and HoloKit on October 24, 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.*