Google Cardboard vs WhoPays
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.
WhoPays
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WHO PAYS? LET THE WHEEL DECIDE! Tired of the awkward moment when the bill arrives? No more arguments about splitting checks or competing to pay. WhoPays turns the age-old question into a fun game that everyone will love! Perfect for group dinners, coffee runs, bar tabs, or any time friends need to decide who's treating. Just add names, spin the colorful roulette wheel, and let fate decide who pays the bill! HOW IT WORKS: - Add 2-10 friends' names or choose quick color mode - Tap the big SPIN button - Watch the wheel spin with satisfying animation - The lucky winner is revealed with confetti! - Spin again for the next round FEATURES: - Beautiful, smooth spinning wheel animation - Colorful design that's fun to use - Sound effects and haptic feedback - Confetti celebration for the winner - Works in portrait and landscape mode - Looks great in dark mode - Quick color selection for fast decisions - Completely random and fair PERFECT FOR: - Restaurant dinners with friends - Coffee shop trips - Bar outings and happy hours - Group lunches - Road trip expenses - Any time you need to pick someone randomly PREMIUM UNLOCK ($0.99): - 5 stunning themes: Casino Night, Asian Restaurant, Fancy Dining, Neon - Custom sound packs - Remove all ads - Support indie development! Whether you're settling who pays for dinner, choosing who drives, or just need a fun way to make group decisions, WhoPays makes it entertaining and fair. No more awkward moments - just spin and let the wheel decide! Download WhoPays now and turn every bill into a game. It's free to use with optional premium features! - Free to download and use - Optional ads (remove with premium) - No account required - Works offline - Privacy-focused - no data collection
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Cardboard at none against WhoPays's 1. Google Cardboard also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. WhoPays sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Google Cardboard asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Google Cardboard | WhoPays |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (683 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 683 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dipak Thakuri | |
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
WhoPays
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Google Cardboard
No in-app purchases
WhoPays
- Premium$0.99
