Mobile VR Station®
Virtual Reality Media Player
FreeOffers In-App Purchases
2022.12.5for iPhone, iPad and more
8.3
451 Ratings
Michael Fuller
Developer
85.2 MB
Size
Dec 9, 2022
Update Date
Entertainment
Category
4+
Age Rating
Age Rating
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About Mobile VR Station®
Mobile VR Station is a media player designed for Virtual Reality with head tracking. With this app you can view your Photos, Panoramas, Videos & Files projected onto a virtual screen floating in space. Our app supports displaying standard 2D and 3D Side By Side/Over Under content. The app can't display DRM protected content, such as content bought from iTunes.
"The most feature-packed VR media player available, with editable profiles that let you adjust the viewing experience across multiple devices and VR adapters. Excellent all around!"
-Quote from Manuel M, Beta Tester
If you need help we provide links inside the app to view our Facebook, Twitter and YouTube channel.
Usages:
- Works with every headset, very flexible configuration
- Watch movies in a virtual theater
- Watch 3D 180 Degree content.
- Explore 360/Spherical movies (Great for demos).
- Experience 3D content (Left/Right, Right/Left and Top/Bottom).
- See your device's photos & videos in a new way.
- View panoramas with some depth.
- Access external video content with UPNP.
- Watch HTML5 Video from Mobile Safari with Micro VR Station extension.
Details:
- Native App, written in Obj-C with SceneKit
- Watch App for Remote control capabalities
- This app is currently only available in English
- Free version limits video playback to the "first" five minutes.
- Supported formats: MOV, MP4 & M4V.
- Supported HMDs: None (Mono), None (SBS), Cardboard, Altergaze, Firefly, Custom, ....
- Cardboard QR scanner available for quick setup
- Supported Devices: Any device running iOS 8.1 can install the app, but iPhone 5S/iPad Mini (Retina) and above provide a great experience.
- Projections: Dome, Full Dome, Curved (Large curve), Plane (Flat), Cylinder & Spherical
- Skyboxes: 47 built in options.
- Profiles: Each user/headset can have their own specific configuration.
- Audio: Language switching available.
- Subtitles: The app can load UTF-8 formatted *.srt files, after a movie has been started
- Files: Each file has its own preview icon and meta data. You can either generate a icon or upload your own. Please see the FAQ on how to make your own icons.
- Bluetooth Remote: If your headset has Play/Pause & Next/Previous buttons, you can use them to control video playback.
- UPNP: Basic support for viewing & downloading video & image content. Music can play if you mess with a few settings.
- Other File Formats: We are researching how other formats and higher quality content could be displayed, we understand the need and want to deliver in the future.
-1080P @ 60 FPS is available on 5S+ and beyond. Devices under 5S should consume 720P.
- 4K @ 30FPS is available for 6S, 6S+, 5SE & iPad Pro
- Support for SanDisk™ iXpand Drives
- Please see the guide book for more information
Tips:
- If video playback starts to lockup, or a setting doesn't stick please turn your device off and on again.
- It's strongly recommended to go through Training at least once and check out the help videos if you have time.
- Every projection is editable, just dig into "Manage Presets" for the details.
- If you really need help, ask on our Facebook page, Twitter account, or reddit /r/iOSVR/
Controls:
- MFI Controller/Bluetooth keyboard support (While in VR).
- When not using a HMD device buttons can be tapped.
- Tap anywhere in the right eye or empty space to recenter view.
- Tap 3 fingers on screen to quickly exit VR.
- Support for Occipital Bridge Controller
"The most feature-packed VR media player available, with editable profiles that let you adjust the viewing experience across multiple devices and VR adapters. Excellent all around!"
-Quote from Manuel M, Beta Tester
If you need help we provide links inside the app to view our Facebook, Twitter and YouTube channel.
Usages:
- Works with every headset, very flexible configuration
- Watch movies in a virtual theater
- Watch 3D 180 Degree content.
- Explore 360/Spherical movies (Great for demos).
- Experience 3D content (Left/Right, Right/Left and Top/Bottom).
- See your device's photos & videos in a new way.
- View panoramas with some depth.
- Access external video content with UPNP.
- Watch HTML5 Video from Mobile Safari with Micro VR Station extension.
Details:
- Native App, written in Obj-C with SceneKit
- Watch App for Remote control capabalities
- This app is currently only available in English
- Free version limits video playback to the "first" five minutes.
- Supported formats: MOV, MP4 & M4V.
- Supported HMDs: None (Mono), None (SBS), Cardboard, Altergaze, Firefly, Custom, ....
- Cardboard QR scanner available for quick setup
- Supported Devices: Any device running iOS 8.1 can install the app, but iPhone 5S/iPad Mini (Retina) and above provide a great experience.
- Projections: Dome, Full Dome, Curved (Large curve), Plane (Flat), Cylinder & Spherical
- Skyboxes: 47 built in options.
- Profiles: Each user/headset can have their own specific configuration.
- Audio: Language switching available.
- Subtitles: The app can load UTF-8 formatted *.srt files, after a movie has been started
- Files: Each file has its own preview icon and meta data. You can either generate a icon or upload your own. Please see the FAQ on how to make your own icons.
- Bluetooth Remote: If your headset has Play/Pause & Next/Previous buttons, you can use them to control video playback.
- UPNP: Basic support for viewing & downloading video & image content. Music can play if you mess with a few settings.
- Other File Formats: We are researching how other formats and higher quality content could be displayed, we understand the need and want to deliver in the future.
-1080P @ 60 FPS is available on 5S+ and beyond. Devices under 5S should consume 720P.
- 4K @ 30FPS is available for 6S, 6S+, 5SE & iPad Pro
- Support for SanDisk™ iXpand Drives
- Please see the guide book for more information
Tips:
- If video playback starts to lockup, or a setting doesn't stick please turn your device off and on again.
- It's strongly recommended to go through Training at least once and check out the help videos if you have time.
- Every projection is editable, just dig into "Manage Presets" for the details.
- If you really need help, ask on our Facebook page, Twitter account, or reddit /r/iOSVR/
Controls:
- MFI Controller/Bluetooth keyboard support (While in VR).
- When not using a HMD device buttons can be tapped.
- Tap anywhere in the right eye or empty space to recenter view.
- Tap 3 fingers on screen to quickly exit VR.
- Support for Occipital Bridge Controller
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What's New in the Latest Version 2022.12.5
Last updated on Dec 9, 2022
Old Versions
1. Added screen dimensions for iPhone 14
2. Added a new button to adjust the motion rate
2. Added a new button to adjust the motion rate
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Version History
2022.12.5
Dec 9, 2022
1. Added screen dimensions for iPhone 14
2. Added a new button to adjust the motion rate
2. Added a new button to adjust the motion rate
2022.12.1
Dec 1, 2022
1. Updated "Clear Caches" logic to delete more
2. Phones can now use "Portrait" views, added by user request
3. Added in a new profile option to control the motion tracker rate
4. Additional screens to preview motion tracker changes
5. Updated the startup screen to be more "on brand"
2. Phones can now use "Portrait" views, added by user request
3. Added in a new profile option to control the motion tracker rate
4. Additional screens to preview motion tracker changes
5. Updated the startup screen to be more "on brand"
2022.6.0
Aug 23, 2022
1. Updates to bring back controller support.
2. Added support for playing external content via the Files app.
A. For example use a lighting to usb adapter to play content from a flash drive.
2. Added support for playing external content via the Files app.
A. For example use a lighting to usb adapter to play content from a flash drive.
2021.12.0
Dec 8, 2021
1. Added more device configurations
2. You can now download files from Dropbox
2. You can now download files from Dropbox
2021.8.0
Aug 9, 2021
1. Fixed an issue with Plex not showing thumbnails
2. Fixed an issue the DLNA server browser hiding previously found servers if you left and came back
2. Fixed an issue the DLNA server browser hiding previously found servers if you left and came back
2021.7.1
Jul 27, 2021
Fixing an issue with UPNP, it should detect local servers faster now. Just make sure to favorite your server (press the (i) next to it) so it won't have to search for it ever again.
2021.7.0
Jul 23, 2021
1. Fixed an issue with the store crashing
2. Updated to a new DLNA library. You can now also favorite UPNP servers, you should favorite your local servers to save time
3. Fixed issues with viewing thumbnails from Kodi
4. Added file options to control the IPD value for local files
5. Added in VR controls to modify the IPD value
6. Added in extra logic, so stopped files will reset their saved position to the start of the file
2. Updated to a new DLNA library. You can now also favorite UPNP servers, you should favorite your local servers to save time
3. Fixed issues with viewing thumbnails from Kodi
4. Added file options to control the IPD value for local files
5. Added in VR controls to modify the IPD value
6. Added in extra logic, so stopped files will reset their saved position to the start of the file
2020.11
Mar 30, 2021
1. iPhone 12 Fixes for the new screen sizes
2. Added support for SanDisk™ iXpand drives. With it you can stream/transfer movies, photos and subtitles from the external drive.
3. The Stop Button for Videos will no longer pause and return to the start, instead it will just close the movie to save resources.
2. Added support for SanDisk™ iXpand drives. With it you can stream/transfer movies, photos and subtitles from the external drive.
3. The Stop Button for Videos will no longer pause and return to the start, instead it will just close the movie to save resources.
2020.10
Nov 2, 2020
iOS 14 Fixes:
1. Changed the default motion tracker to the version that actually works with iOS 14! For people upgrading from iOS 13 a helpful button will be on the main screen to make updating easier.
2. Fixed the Send File to app logic.
Changes:
1. You can now change the Subtitle Text & Background Color
2. Modified app notices to be more specific about allowing Media & Camera access.
3. Fixed an issue with the credits screen
4. Upgraded to latest UPNP/DLNA libraries
1. Changed the default motion tracker to the version that actually works with iOS 14! For people upgrading from iOS 13 a helpful button will be on the main screen to make updating easier.
2. Fixed the Send File to app logic.
Changes:
1. You can now change the Subtitle Text & Background Color
2. Modified app notices to be more specific about allowing Media & Camera access.
3. Fixed an issue with the credits screen
4. Upgraded to latest UPNP/DLNA libraries
3.14
Mar 26, 2020
1. Fixed an issue with Google Drive not working
2. Fixed an iPhone 11 issue with Zoomed views
2. Fixed an iPhone 11 issue with Zoomed views
3.13
Oct 7, 2019
1. Dark mode fixes
3.12
Aug 14, 2019
1. Upgraded libraries
2. iOS 13 Support
2. iOS 13 Support
3.11
Mar 3, 2019
2019.3 Release Changes
1. Support for the latest iPhone Models
2. Support for A-B playback, just edit your profile to enable the menu icon
3. Support to adjust Fast/Slow playback speeds
4. Removed Google+ Link
5. Updated other links
1. Support for the latest iPhone Models
2. Support for A-B playback, just edit your profile to enable the menu icon
3. Support to adjust Fast/Slow playback speeds
4. Removed Google+ Link
5. Updated other links
3.10
Sep 20, 2018
1. Fixes for external links not being processed
2. Fixes for Google Drive not authenticating
2. Fixes for Google Drive not authenticating
3.9
Sep 12, 2018
1. 50 Additional Profile options to customize how you can interact with a Bluetooth keyboard
2. Changes to limit True Tone
3. Mobile VR Station shows up in the Files app, so it's now easier to copy files into the app from different sources
2. Changes to limit True Tone
3. Mobile VR Station shows up in the Files app, so it's now easier to copy files into the app from different sources
3.8
Jul 2, 2018
1. Support for the Occipital Bridge Controller, a three degrees of freedom input device
2. UPNP fixes, the app will now select the first available stream if multiple are available. There is a setting to revert back to the previous behavior.
3. Had to raise the minimal iOS version from iOS 8.1 to iOS 10 to support the new Three Degree of Freedom controllers.
4. New profile option to show fewer notices while in VR
5. New profile option to alter how far forward/rewind goes
6. More screens to configure 3DOF controllers
7. Spanish translations for key features
8. More UPNP icon fixes
2. UPNP fixes, the app will now select the first available stream if multiple are available. There is a setting to revert back to the previous behavior.
3. Had to raise the minimal iOS version from iOS 8.1 to iOS 10 to support the new Three Degree of Freedom controllers.
4. New profile option to show fewer notices while in VR
5. New profile option to alter how far forward/rewind goes
6. More screens to configure 3DOF controllers
7. Spanish translations for key features
8. More UPNP icon fixes
3.7
Apr 22, 2018
1. Fixes for main drive being marked wrong, it's always synced with iTunes. Create a separate drive to not backup media.
2. Added support for 2D & 3D Equi-angular Cubemaps
3. Added new content source for recent remote activity
2. Added support for 2D & 3D Equi-angular Cubemaps
3. Added new content source for recent remote activity
3.6
Dec 11, 2017
1. More iPhone X fixes
2. The VR menu can be edited in more ways in your profile
2. The VR menu can be edited in more ways in your profile
3.5
Nov 12, 2017
1. Fixes for videos switching between play and pause rapidly, or pausing while buffering.
3.4
Oct 15, 2017
1. Switched to Dropbox V2 API
3.3
Sep 26, 2017
iOS 11 fixes, More security & Video buffering
1. Changes for IOS 9+: Enabled loading videos while paused.
2. Changes for IOS 10+: Set the default video prefetch buffer to 60 seconds. Should help with streaming. You can modify this value in your profile under advanced.
3. If you purchased drive protection, you can now also lock any root level folder, like Upnp, Dropbox,...
4. Fixes for a recently discovered iOS 11 SceneKit change which modified how hit testing worked.
1. Changes for IOS 9+: Enabled loading videos while paused.
2. Changes for IOS 10+: Set the default video prefetch buffer to 60 seconds. Should help with streaming. You can modify this value in your profile under advanced.
3. If you purchased drive protection, you can now also lock any root level folder, like Upnp, Dropbox,...
4. Fixes for a recently discovered iOS 11 SceneKit change which modified how hit testing worked.
3.2
Mar 27, 2017
1. Fixed FOV profile option
2. Fixed Tour issue with icons looking weird
3. Added Action menu, long press on screen to show.
4. You can redefine what a long press does
5. Cleaning the cache also cleans the hidden inbox
6. Google Drive support, stream and download images, videos or zip files
7. Unified Google Drive and Dropbox linking experience
8. Notification menu item on first screen (Allow photo, media and camera access)
9. Link to our sub reddit & google plus group
10. Added convergence option to shift flat screens in and out
11. Plane geometry can be smaller and closer
12. Fixed when you imported a subtitle it didn't copy it's meta data
13. You can edit subtitles and specify the encoding
2. Fixed Tour issue with icons looking weird
3. Added Action menu, long press on screen to show.
4. You can redefine what a long press does
5. Cleaning the cache also cleans the hidden inbox
6. Google Drive support, stream and download images, videos or zip files
7. Unified Google Drive and Dropbox linking experience
8. Notification menu item on first screen (Allow photo, media and camera access)
9. Link to our sub reddit & google plus group
10. Added convergence option to shift flat screens in and out
11. Plane geometry can be smaller and closer
12. Fixed when you imported a subtitle it didn't copy it's meta data
13. You can edit subtitles and specify the encoding
3.1
Jan 11, 2017
We're happy to finally bring 3.1 to the public. It includes a few fixes and a loads of enhancements.
1. Keyboard enhancements
A. Can be used for Live Adjustments
B. Pressing TAB to toggle game-pad mode (Button only actions)
C. Pressing ' will simulate game-pad "B"
2. New wizard page for Favorite Playback Type
3. New wizard page for Distortion factor
4. Extra live adjustment for Distortion mesh quality
5. Better 'adjustment' defaults
6. Added watch app (Remote VR Station)
A. Swipe controls for personal use
B. Visible controls for professional/demonstration use
C. Browse content with your watch
D. Switch profiles
E. Adjust IPD, Playback Position & Volume
F. Profile overrides for multiple swipe actions
7. Support for our new *.tour format
8. Support to download and launch a file. Files can be marked as temporary and vanish after use
9. Added Homido V2/Mini headset presets
10. Added Merge VR headset preset
11. Information screens are now flat, not round
12. The app checks for iTunes authorization and will bug you to allow access
13. Fixed a crash bug when an invalid URL was entered into download station
14. Redid exit logic, less leaks
15. New profile option to disable the UI, great for giving presentations with the watch app
16. New option to disable head-tracking and utilize finger tracking
17. Video playback fixes
18. Support to play MP3's
19 UPNP Fixes
A. Updated UPNP browsing logic
B. Removed "is wifi available" check to make it faster
C. Added support for "application/vnd.apple.mpegurl" in UPNP response (plex thing)
20. Added profile option to flip the background or eye position
21. Updated content won't play error message
22. New blue dot cursor
23. New profile option to toggle eye mode by tapping the screen
24. Fixed Micro VR Station crash & updated search logic
25. New screen tap action to Enter Eye Mode
If you're having trouble restoring purchases, please try the following.
1.Close the app
2.Open the Settings app
3.Sign out of the App Store, and don’t sign in yet
4.Open Mobile VR Station
5.Open the Store menu item
6.Attempt to restore, you will be prompted to login
1. Keyboard enhancements
A. Can be used for Live Adjustments
B. Pressing TAB to toggle game-pad mode (Button only actions)
C. Pressing ' will simulate game-pad "B"
2. New wizard page for Favorite Playback Type
3. New wizard page for Distortion factor
4. Extra live adjustment for Distortion mesh quality
5. Better 'adjustment' defaults
6. Added watch app (Remote VR Station)
A. Swipe controls for personal use
B. Visible controls for professional/demonstration use
C. Browse content with your watch
D. Switch profiles
E. Adjust IPD, Playback Position & Volume
F. Profile overrides for multiple swipe actions
7. Support for our new *.tour format
8. Support to download and launch a file. Files can be marked as temporary and vanish after use
9. Added Homido V2/Mini headset presets
10. Added Merge VR headset preset
11. Information screens are now flat, not round
12. The app checks for iTunes authorization and will bug you to allow access
13. Fixed a crash bug when an invalid URL was entered into download station
14. Redid exit logic, less leaks
15. New profile option to disable the UI, great for giving presentations with the watch app
16. New option to disable head-tracking and utilize finger tracking
17. Video playback fixes
18. Support to play MP3's
19 UPNP Fixes
A. Updated UPNP browsing logic
B. Removed "is wifi available" check to make it faster
C. Added support for "application/vnd.apple.mpegurl" in UPNP response (plex thing)
20. Added profile option to flip the background or eye position
21. Updated content won't play error message
22. New blue dot cursor
23. New profile option to toggle eye mode by tapping the screen
24. Fixed Micro VR Station crash & updated search logic
25. New screen tap action to Enter Eye Mode
If you're having trouble restoring purchases, please try the following.
1.Close the app
2.Open the Settings app
3.Sign out of the App Store, and don’t sign in yet
4.Open Mobile VR Station
5.Open the Store menu item
6.Attempt to restore, you will be prompted to login
3.0
Aug 16, 2016
Major:
1. Videos display on iOS 10
A. SpriteKit is now 100% removed.
B. We're now directly hooking into the video player to grab frames, so its a whole now level of craziness
2. Basic Bluetooth keyboard integration. Please see guide book for specifics and available shortcuts.
3. All existing profiles will switch to CoreMotion without Magnet. This is to get around an iOS 10 head tracking problem.
Changes:
1. Mobile VR Station will now show at the top what level you're at. Free, Premium or Ultimate
2. New eye mode "Roll only"
3. New profile option to show/hide Preset icon. Typical clients shouldn't need this, but its included for consistency
4. You can enable 0.5x and 2.x playback speed options in your profile
5. When you restore purchases, you're also given the chance to reset your local purchases. Its useful when something isn't working right.
6. If you had a Protected Drive and reset your purchases, that drive is now inaccessible until you restore that purchase
7. New option in UPNP folder browser to toggle details, every link can show what its made of
8. UPNP logic for inferring file type has been reworked again so rogue DLNA servers that don't appropriately use the "jpeg_tn" token are handled better. If a stream has a non image item, its a video, enough said.
9. Added a built-in profile for View-Master
A. if you want your headset included in later releases, drop me a line on Facebook
B. Or how about generate a Cardboard QR code, stick it on your headset and let your consumer figure it out, is it too hard to ask?
10. Micro VR Station has a bolder notice when you're using the free version
11. Updates to the store backend code to cleanup a few oddities
12. Live FOV editing
13. Source Browser has a top button to quickly jump back to all available content sources
Fixes:
1. QR Camera will now auto-focus
2. More UPNP fixes
3. You can now change the sort order of all local media folders
1. Videos display on iOS 10
A. SpriteKit is now 100% removed.
B. We're now directly hooking into the video player to grab frames, so its a whole now level of craziness
2. Basic Bluetooth keyboard integration. Please see guide book for specifics and available shortcuts.
3. All existing profiles will switch to CoreMotion without Magnet. This is to get around an iOS 10 head tracking problem.
Changes:
1. Mobile VR Station will now show at the top what level you're at. Free, Premium or Ultimate
2. New eye mode "Roll only"
3. New profile option to show/hide Preset icon. Typical clients shouldn't need this, but its included for consistency
4. You can enable 0.5x and 2.x playback speed options in your profile
5. When you restore purchases, you're also given the chance to reset your local purchases. Its useful when something isn't working right.
6. If you had a Protected Drive and reset your purchases, that drive is now inaccessible until you restore that purchase
7. New option in UPNP folder browser to toggle details, every link can show what its made of
8. UPNP logic for inferring file type has been reworked again so rogue DLNA servers that don't appropriately use the "jpeg_tn" token are handled better. If a stream has a non image item, its a video, enough said.
9. Added a built-in profile for View-Master
A. if you want your headset included in later releases, drop me a line on Facebook
B. Or how about generate a Cardboard QR code, stick it on your headset and let your consumer figure it out, is it too hard to ask?
10. Micro VR Station has a bolder notice when you're using the free version
11. Updates to the store backend code to cleanup a few oddities
12. Live FOV editing
13. Source Browser has a top button to quickly jump back to all available content sources
Fixes:
1. QR Camera will now auto-focus
2. More UPNP fixes
3. You can now change the sort order of all local media folders
2.6
Aug 1, 2016
This is not the iOS 10 Fix, instead this is a simple fix for the file editor, but the next update, which is in open beta, will address the crash issue.
Comments:
1. If your having trouble with UPNP, please give us a shout so we can take a look.
2. If you want to disable head tracking look into our available Eye Modes.
Fixes:
1) The touch editor had an issue setting up a file to play as 3D 180 Dome Left/Right or Top/Bottom.
Comments:
1. If your having trouble with UPNP, please give us a shout so we can take a look.
2. If you want to disable head tracking look into our available Eye Modes.
Fixes:
1) The touch editor had an issue setting up a file to play as 3D 180 Dome Left/Right or Top/Bottom.
Mobile VR Station® FAQ
Click here to learn how to download Mobile VR Station® in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Mobile VR Station®.
iPhone
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 12.0 or later.
Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 3.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
Mobile VR Station® supports English, Spanish
Mobile VR Station® contains in-app purchases. Please check the pricing plan as below:
Ultimate Edition - Everything
$5.99
Premium Edition - Remove 5 Minute Limit
$2.99
Micro Player - Lift Safari Extension Limit
$1.99
Protected Drives
$1.99
Presentation+
$1.99
