# Mobile VR Station® vs Nova Stashy

The clearest difference is price: Mobile VR Station® at Free against Nova Stashy's $2.99. Mobile VR Station® also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (514 vs 1). Nova Stashy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On ads there is nothing between them.

Mobile VR Station® is free to download; Nova Stashy costs $2.99 up front. Mobile VR Station® sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Nova Stashy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mobile VR Station® holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile VR Station® has 514 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mobile VR Station® ships an update every 4 months, Nova Stashy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile VR Station® | Nova Stashy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.1 (514 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-vr-station/id959820493/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-stashy/id6780143560/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **514** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 77 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Michael Fuller](https://appshunter.io/developer/301066310) | [Henry Ling](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780143562) |

## 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


### Nova Stashy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-stashy/id6780143560)

Access and manage your self-hosted media library on your iPhone or iPad. Browse, search, and stream content with a clean, fast interface. Download media for offline viewing and enjoy a private experience with no tracking.

**Highlights:** Browse scenes, performers, studios, Search, sort, filter, favorite, rate metadata, Native player with Picture in Picture, Download scenes for offline viewing, Direct local network downloads, Private by design, no tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 Nova Stashy free?

Nova Stashy costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Mobile VR Station® is rated higher. Mobile VR Station® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 514 ratings, while Nova Stashy averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mobile VR Station® or Nova Stashy have ads?

Neither Mobile VR Station® nor Nova Stashy shows ads.

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

Mobile VR Station® ships an update every 4 months, and Nova Stashy fortnightly. Most recently, Mobile VR Station® was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nova Stashy on October 25, 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.*