Comparison

VR Funfair vs SCI

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

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About

VR Funfair

Experience a full amusement park with 24 thrilling rides in virtual reality. Select your desired attraction using VR controls and enjoy the immersive experience. Compatible with VR headsets and usable in a non-VR mode.

Highlights
  • 24 virtual reality rides
  • VR headset support (e.g., Google Cardboard)
  • VR-controlled menu selection
  • Non-VR mode available
  • Universal app for smartphones and tablets
  • In-app purchases for additional rides
Features
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VR-Funfair - A complete amusement park in one app! Experience the ultimate VR thrill with 24 exciting rides and loads of fun! Start the app, select your desired ride in the main menu by looking at it for a few seconds, and off you go! For the best virtual reality experience, we recommend using a Google Cardboard or a comparable VR headset. Features: - 24 rides (3 included, 21 more available as in-app purchases) - Supports VR headsets like Google Cardboard (e.g., Durovis Dive) - Seamless gameplay with selection menu controlled via VR (no touch input needed) - Universal app for smartphones and tablets - Can also be used without a VR headset (non-VR mode) Included rides: - Big Roller Coaster - Flight Adventure - Airship The following rides are available as in-app purchases: - Steam Carousel (Rides Pack 1) - Swinging Ship (Rides Pack 1) - Master Spin (Rides Pack 1) - Mini Roller Coaster (Rides Pack 2) - Giant Sling (Rides Pack 2) - Bird of the Sky (Rides Pack 2) - Wild Water Ride (Rides Pack 3) - Star Flyer (Rides Pack 3) - Big Booster (Rides Pack 3) - Spinworm (Rides Pack 4) - Dance Fever (Rides Pack 4) - Speedy Freefall (Rides Pack 4) - Kraken (Rides Pack 5) - Ferris Wheel (Rides Pack 5) - In the Circus (Rides Pack 5) - Bumper Boats (Rides Pack 6) - Bumper Cars (Rides Pack 6) - Balloon Ride (Rides Pack 6) - Train (Rides Pack 7) - Chain Carousel (Rides Pack 7) - Roller Coaster (Rides Pack 7) Feedback, criticism, and suggestions: Although the developer has thoroughly tested the app, small bugs might still occur. For feedback, praise, or suggestions, please send an email to: info@frank-meyer.de Also, try our other VR game "VR Labyrinth."

About

SCI

Explore immersive virtual reality stories and documentaries from top creators. Experience gripping narratives and in-depth news features in a variety of genres. Works with Google Cardboard or as a standalone phone experience.

Highlights
  • Curated VR content library
  • Story-based immersive experiences
  • Documentaries and news features
  • Works with Google Cardboard
  • Standalone phone VR mode
  • Multiple genres available
Features
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Discover the best VR content from the world’s finest VR—all in a single app. From gripping tales set in worlds of pure imagination to documentaries taking you further inside the news than ever before, Within brings together premium, story-based immersive content in a variety of genres. Download SCI-FI Space VR and experience the future of storytelling today. - The Mr. Robot Virtual Reality Experience, which brings you inside a key moment in the history of the main character -Works with Google Cardboard and Google Cardboard–certified viewers -Also works on your phone, without a viewer--your device becomes a “SCI-FI Space VR” into the 360° VR experience as you move it around you to see the scene

Screenshots

VR Funfair4 screens
SCI3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SCI at none against VR Funfair's 8. SCI also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). VR Funfair's advantage is rating (2.9 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (63 vs 2). On price, ads and device support 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. VR Funfair sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. SCI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VR Funfair holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VR Funfair has 63 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VR Funfair versus SCI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVR FunfairSCI
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (63 ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings63 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size564 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrank MeyerKaan Karasoy

Customer experience

VR Funfair

All ratings63 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative49.2%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral10.7%
Negative43.7%

SCI

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

VR Funfair

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes on startup or during rides
  • Loading screen freezes indefinitely
  • Incompatible with iPhone 4/4S/5 and older iPods
  • Camera view cannot be adjusted
  • Lock screen turns on during gameplay
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  • Purchase button doesn't work
  • Frame rate drops significantly during gameplay
  • Calibration issues with certain devices
  • App closes unexpectedly mid-ride
  • Inverted camera orientation on loop sections

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add more free rides beyond the initial 3
  • Implement realistic ambient sound and ride-specific audio
  • Add NPCs and people walking around the park
  • Option to disable/mute the background music
  • Add more ride variety (boat tours, go-karts, haunted house)
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  • Improve graphics quality and rendering
  • Add multiplayer or social features
  • Implement ride control mechanics for more attractions
  • Better calibration options for different devices
  • Add more kid-friendly rides

SCI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

VR Funfair

One-time8
  • Ride Pack 1 (3 ride)$1.99
  • Ride Pack 2 (3 ride)$1.99
  • Ride Pack 3 (3 ride)$1.99
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  • Ride Pack 4 (3 ride)$1.99
  • Ride Pack 5 (3 ride)$1.99
  • Ride Pack 6 (3 ride)$1.99
  • Ride Pack 7 (3 ride)$1.99
  • All Ride Pack (21 ride)$4.99
None

SCI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VR Funfair free?
VR Funfair is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SCI free?
SCI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VR Funfair or SCI?
VR Funfair is rated higher. VR Funfair averages 2.9 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while SCI averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do VR Funfair or SCI have ads?
Neither VR Funfair nor SCI shows ads.

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