Google Cardboard vs AASD Trigger App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Google Cardboard
Experience virtual reality on your iPhone. This app guides you through setting up a compatible viewer and offers initial immersive experiences to explore.
- VR viewer setup
- Introductory VR experiences
- iPhone compatibility
- Cardboard viewer integration
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Cardboard puts virtual reality on your iPhone. The Google Cardboard app helps you set up a Cardboard viewer and includes a few experiences to get you started. To fully enjoy this app you'll need a Cardboard viewer. Learn more and get your own Cardboard viewer at http://g.co/cardboard. Do not use this app while driving, walking, or otherwise by being distracted or disoriented from real world situations that prevent you from obeying traffic or safety laws.
AASD Trigger App
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This app is used to trigger and manage the presentation of AWAKE & STILL DROWNING, a room-scale VR performance delivered through Meta Quest headsets. Designed for use on iPhone and iPad, the app connects over local Wi-Fi to synchronize multiple headsets, launch timed sessions, and oversee playback across devices. It provides centralized control during public presentations of the work. The app is designed for use by presenters and technical staff working in collaboration with the production team. It does not include the VR content itself. AWAKE & STILL DROWNING is created by XOSECRET, an artist-led studio exploring new forms of participatory performance. Learn more at https://xosecret.org/aasd Interested in presenting or experiencing AWAKE & STILL DROWNING? We welcome inquiries from festivals, venues, and community partners interested in exhibiting the work. Please contact dustin@xosecret.org or visit https://xosecret.org/aasd for more information about future presentations and partnerships.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AASD Trigger App at 13.0 against Google Cardboard's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Google Cardboard | AASD Trigger App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (598 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 598 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 185 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arcade Ltd | |
Bugs and requests
Google Cardboard
Reported bugs
3 issues- Constant spinning/shaking on some devices
- Crashes and freezes on launch
- Incompatibility with certain VR headsets
Requested features
4 requests- More VR games and interactive experiences
- Ability to view own photos/videos in VR
- Support for newer iOS versions
- Improved navigation and controls
AASD Trigger App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Google Cardboard
No in-app purchases
AASD Trigger App
No in-app purchases
