# Mobile VR Station® vs Alpha 1

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mobile VR Station® at 66% against Alpha 1's 7%. Mobile VR Station® also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (512 vs 26). Alpha 1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile VR Station® sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Alpha 1 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 512 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Mobile VR Station®'s written reviews are positive against 7% of Alpha 1's.

Mobile VR Station® ships an update every 4 months, Alpha 1 monthly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile VR Station® | Alpha 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (512 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-vr-station/id959820493/reviews)** | [3.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-1/id975970177/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **512** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **66.3% of reviews** | 6.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 77 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Fuller](https://appshunter.io/developer/301066310) | [UBTECH ROBOTICS CORP](https://appshunter.io/developer/975970176) |

## 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


### Alpha 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-1/id975970177)

Control and interact with robots using Bluetooth. Download actions from the internet, design your own, and use your phone as a remote control for games like football and fighting. The app also allows for robot information retrieval and firmware upgrades.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth robot control, Downloadable actions, User-designed actions, Phone as remote control, Robot information and firmware upgrade

**Features:** 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 Alpha 1 free?

Alpha 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mobile VR Station® or Alpha 1?

Mobile VR Station® is rated higher. Mobile VR Station® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 512 ratings, while Alpha 1 averages 3.0 from 26 ratings.

### Do Mobile VR Station® or Alpha 1 have ads?

Neither Mobile VR Station® nor Alpha 1 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile VR Station® or Alpha 1?

Mobile VR Station® ships an update every 4 months, and Alpha 1 monthly. Most recently, Mobile VR Station® was updated on October 21, 2026 and Alpha 1 on October 21, 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.*