Best Cardboard Camera Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good cardboard camera apps. We benchmark 247+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Cardboard Camera Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Google CardboardGoogle CardboardFree2.7★ (683)NoNoNov 2026
2Simple 360 Cardboard VR PlayerSimple 360 Cardboard VR PlayerFree4.4★ (150)NoYesNov 2026
33D Photo - stereo image maker3D Photo - stereo image makerFree4.5★ (549)YesNoNov 2026
4VR Photo ViewerVR Photo ViewerFree4.4★ (134)YesYesOct 2026
5Camera 3D ProCamera 3D ProFree4.0★ (252)YesYesOct 2026
6OldCam - Vintage CameraOldCam - Vintage CameraFree4.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026
7HALOVIA: Disposable CameraHALOVIA: Disposable CameraFree was $1.995.0★ (1)NoNoNov 2026
8Pixira - Film Camera & DigicamPixira - Film Camera & DigicamFree—NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Cardboard Camera

2.7😐(683 ratings)
Free
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Experience virtual reality on your iPhone. This app guides you through setting up a compatible viewer and offers initial immersive experiences to explore.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Spinning/glitching issues on newer iPhones
  • 🤕 Can cause motion sickness
  • 📺 Limited content/demos
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate/interact
Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player#2

Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player by Oleksandr Kazakov

insta360 cam Video Cast to TV
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.4(150 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Experience immersive 360°, 180°, and 3D photos and videos on your iPhone. Explore content by moving your device, and step into your memories with VR mode using a Cardboard-style headset. Capture your own panoramas with guided shooting.

4.5😊(549 ratings)
FreeAds
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Create your own 3D images from everyday photos with this intuitive application. It guides you through the process of transforming memories from events like vacations or parties into stereoscopic visuals. View your creations with 3D glasses, VR headsets, or simple eye-crossing techniques.

What We Love

  • 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • 🚀 Fast performance and quick results
  • 🎨 Multiple export format options (anaglyph, cross-eyed, parallel, GIF)
  • 💡 Effective image alignment and realignment tools
  • 📱 Works with both camera captures and imported images
  • 🔄 Supports MPO file import from stereo cameras
  • ✨ Converts portrait mode photos to 3D images
  • 🎯 Minimal and non-intrusive ads
  • ⭐ Free app with premium-quality features

Room to Improve

  • 📢 Recent addition of ads frustrates long-time users
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance on iPhone vs iPad
  • 📉 Loss of dynamic range when importing photos
  • 🔍 No search or album filtering in photo library
  • ❌ Vague instructions for beginners
  • 📱 3D glasses compatibility issues reported
  • ⚠️ Crashes during upload on some devices
  • 🖼️ Small image display with limited viewing options

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FAQ about Cardboard Camera

What are the best cardboard camera apps for iPhone?
Google Cardboard tops our cardboard camera apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 2.7-star average from 683 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top cardboard camera apps we rank are free to download, including Google Cardboard and Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player.
Google Cardboard has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 247+ cardboard camera apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.