# Google Cardboard vs Bluetooth RC

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Google Cardboard at 598 against Bluetooth RC's 1. Bluetooth RC's advantage is rating (3.0 vs 2.8) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Bluetooth RC holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Cardboard has 598 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Cardboard | Bluetooth RC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (598 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-cardboard/id987962261/reviews) | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-rc/id1473219525/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **598** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 60 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Hunuo Network Technology Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/976006506) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Cardboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-cardboard/id987962261)

Experience virtual reality on your iPhone. This app guides you through setting up a compatible viewer and offers initial immersive experiences to explore.

**Highlights:** VR viewer setup, Introductory VR experiences, iPhone compatibility, Cardboard viewer integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great VR experience
- 🎉 Fun and immersive
- 👍 Simulates VR headset well
- 🌟 Awesome for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Spinning/glitching issues on newer iPhones
- 🤕 Can cause motion sickness
- 📺 Limited content/demos
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/interact

**Reported bugs**

- Constant spinning/shaking on some devices
- Crashes and freezes on launch
- Incompatibility with certain VR headsets

**Requested features**

- More VR games and interactive experiences
- Ability to view own photos/videos in VR
- Support for newer iOS versions
- Improved navigation and controls


### Bluetooth RC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-rc/id1473219525)

Control robots with your phone using on-screen buttons or device tilt. The app also allows you to play stories, songs, and poems.

**Highlights:** Button control for robot movement, Gravity sensor control for robot movement, Play stories, songs, and poems, Robot dancing functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Cardboard free?

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

### Is Bluetooth RC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Cardboard or Bluetooth RC?

Bluetooth RC is rated higher. Google Cardboard averages 2.8 out of 5 from 598 ratings, while Bluetooth RC averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Google Cardboard or Bluetooth RC have ads?

Neither Google Cardboard nor Bluetooth RC shows ads.

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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.*