Best VR Viewer Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated August 2026

The best vr viewer apps on iPhone average 4.1★ across 244+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top VR Viewer Apps (August 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	rPlayer: VR & 3D Video Player	Free	3.7★ (275)	No	Yes	Aug 2026
2	VR Photo Viewer	Free	4.4★ (113)	Yes	Yes	Jul 2026
3	GizmoVR Lite: 360 Video & Tube	Free	4.7★ (1.4K)	No	Yes	Aug 2026
4	VRPlayer : 2D 3D 360° Video	Free	2.9★ (111)	Yes	No	Jul 2026
5	VR Player: Virtual Reality	Free	—	Yes	Yes	Jul 2026
6	Mobile VR Station®	Free	4.1★ (512)	No	Yes	Aug 2026
7	VR Player mw (Local Videos)	Free	4.4★ (564)	No	Yes	Aug 2026
8	Vgreet VR Viewer	Free	—	No	No	May 2026

Top Picks for VR Viewer

rPlayer: VR & 3D Video Player by 跃欢王

Powerful VR & 3D Video Player

Editor's Choice

🎬 Entertainment

3.7😐(275 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Experience immersive virtual reality with this powerful video player. It supports a wide range of VR and 3D video formats, offering multiple control methods and device adaptation options for a personalized viewing experience. Stream online content or play local files with ease.

What We Love

🚀 Best of the best
👍 Noice rPlayer!
👍 Tres bon
👍 Good app

Room to Improve

🐛 It WAS great, but since I got my new phone I can no longer use it because the screen got bigger
🐛 Really good, but not great without headset
🐛 POS

VR Photo Viewer by Aceca Corp.

Explore Photos in 360° Reality

Strong Contender

📷 Photo & Video

4.4(113 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

Transform your photos into an immersive 3D virtual reality experience. Explore your memories in 360° with VR headset compatibility or gyroscopic controls. Enjoy high-quality rendering and easy navigation for a breathtaking view of your pictures.

GizmoVR Lite: 360 Video & Tube by Gizmoplay Ltd

180/360 VR video photo player

Worth Considering

📷 Photo & Video

4.7😞(1.4K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Experience immersive 360° and 180° VR videos and photos on your device. Enjoy high-quality playback with or without a VR headset, and access an online library or your own stored media.

What We Love

🤩 Great app
👍 Easy to use
🤗 Intuitive interface

Room to Improve

🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
🔧 Buggy performance
🔍 Poor video quality/scaling

More VR Viewer apps to explore

VRPlayer : 2D 3D 360° Video

2D 3D 360° Video Player for VR

Free

This app plays various video formats, including 2D, 3D, and 360° content, for VR devices. It supports streaming from your desktop and offers extensive keyboard and game controller support for navigation and playback control.

Plays 2D, 3D, and 360° videosDesktop screen/audio streaming via VRPlayer HelperSupports MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, and more

🎬 Entertainment

(111)

free with in-app purchases

VR Player: Virtual Reality

VR app for 3D, 360°, VR video

Virtual Reality Media Player

Free

Immerse yourself in your media with this virtual reality media player. View photos, panoramas, and videos on a large virtual screen with head tracking. Supports 2D and 3D content, offering a customizable viewing experience for various VR headsets.

Virtual screen media playbackHead tracking support2D and 3D content display

🎬 Entertainment

(512)

free with in-app purchases

VR Player mw (Local Videos)

3D\VR Glasses Dedicated & MR

Free

View local videos and pictures in immersive VR and MR formats. Convert ordinary media to panoramic views, with automatic background removal for mixed reality experiences. Enjoy multiple scene modules for a dynamic viewing environment.

Local video and picture playbackPanoramic video/picture conversion180°/360° support

🔧 Utilities

(564)

free with in-app purchases

Vgreet VR Viewer

by Stratawiz Technologies Private Limited

Free

💼 Business

(0)

VR Video Viewer - 360Player

Dive into Videos

Free

Experience videos in full 360° virtual reality with this viewer. Compatible with VR headsets and mobile gyroscopic controls, it offers high-quality playback and intuitive navigation for an immersive viewing experience.

360° VR video playbackCardboard headset supportHD and 4K quality

📷 Photo & Video

(9)

free with in-app purchases

Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player

insta360 cam Video Cast to TV

Free

Experience 360°, 180°, and 3D photos and videos immersively. 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.

View 360°, 180°, and 3D mediaImmersive VR mode with head trackingGuided panorama capture

📷 Photo & Video

(151)

free with in-app purchases

VR Tube: 360 & 3D Video

360, 3D Video Player

Free

Experience immersive virtual reality with this app, supporting 360-degree and 3D VR videos. Enjoy a wide range of VR content, from games to documentaries, with various headset compatibility and intuitive controls. Watch VR videos even without a headset.

360-degree video playback3D panoramic video supportMultiple headset compatibility

🎬 Entertainment

(1.2K)

free with in-app purchases

3cad VR Viewer

by hevolus srl

Free

View and share virtual reality projects with clients. This app allows end customers to experience architectural designs in VR using a URL provided by the architect. It's a tool for visualizing interior design solutions.

View virtual reality projectsShare projects with customersVisualize interior design solutions

VR viewer for creative artwork

Free

📚 Education

(0)

MeshView - 3D & VR Viewer

Offline 3D CAD & Mesh Viewer

SHOWin3D | AR & VR viewer PRO

SHOW in 3D: 3D configurators

Free

Experience interactive 3D models with photorealistic quality for configurators and presentations. Leverage augmented reality to place digital objects in your environment and interact with them in real-time. Content is securely stored and automatically associated with the viewer for a seamless experience.

Interactive 3D model viewerAugmented reality (AR) integrationPhotorealistic material rendering

Experience your 360-degree videos in immersive virtual reality. Simply load your stored videos onto your smartphone and use a VR headset to watch them. Sample videos are available for immediate enjoyment.

Watch 360 videos in VRUse with VR headsetLoad videos from smartphone

This app allows you to view VR180 and standard 2D videos on your iPhone or iPad without a headset. It offers intuitive touch controls for exploration, multiple projection modes, and optimized performance for immersive playback.

VR180 SBS playbackMultiple projection modesInteractive camera controls

by Simulation Lab Software

Free

Explore interactive 3D and VR experiences prepared with SimLab Composer or VR Studio. View simulations, interact with mechanical assemblies, and collaborate in real-time multi-user sessions. Ideal for architects, engineers, educators, and designers.

View VR training and educational simulationsInteract with prepared 3D objectsDeliver immersive learning experiences

🔧 Utilities

(5)

free

FAQ about VR Viewer

What are the best vr viewer apps for iPhone?

rPlayer: VR & 3D Video Player tops our vr viewer apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.7-star average from 275 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free vr viewer apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top vr viewer apps we rank are free to download, including rPlayer: VR & 3D Video Player and VR Photo Viewer.

Does rPlayer: VR & 3D Video Player have ads or in-app purchases?

rPlayer: VR & 3D Video Player has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.

How many vr viewer apps are on the App Store?

We track 244+ vr viewer apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What types of videos can I play with this app?

This app supports a wide array of video modes including 360° panoramic, 180° VR, and various 3D formats like Top-Bottom and Side-by-Side split screens. It can also convert 2D videos to 3D. A comprehensive list of supported video formats is available in the app description.

How can I control the VR experience?

You can control the VR experience using several methods, including head motion control, gamepad control, single button control, gyroscope control, and gesture control. The app also allows for field of view control and quick center reset for a seamless experience.

Best VR Viewer Apps

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Top Picks for VR Viewer

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