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24 alternatives to SMARTvr: pocket virtual reality for iPhone and Android

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Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. SMARTvr: pocket virtual reality for iPhone and Android launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Google Cardboard▲165

   Cardboard + Smartphone = Virtual Reality Headset!

   2014 · developers.google.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Vrideo apps▲81

   Explore immersive VR from your phone

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Figment VR▲148

   A virtual reality viewer built into an iPhone case

   2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   ConstructVR▲108

   Simple and Secure VR/AR App Distribution

   2016 · constructvr.io · its alternatives →

5. 5
   CINEVR▲95

   A multiplayer 3D movie theater to experience videos in VR

   2016 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Sketchfab Virtual Reality▲121

   Explore a million things on Vive, Oculus, GearVR & Cardboard

   2016 · sketchfab.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Leap Motion Mobile Platform▲151

   Hand tracking for untethered, battery-powered VR/AR devices

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   CoSpaces▲95

   Explore numerous virtual reality worlds on your iPhone

   2017 · cospac.es · its alternatives →

9. 9
   The New Gear VR▲101

   Mobile VR is better than ever, now with a controller 🎮

   2017 · meta.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Cardboard Camera by Google▲172

    Capture and share moments with virtual reality (VR) photos

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Galaxy VR▲77

    A fully immersive VR space simulator experience

    2015 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    BBC Taster VR▲69

    VR content from the BBC to your smartphone

    2017 · bbc.co.uk · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Littlstar VR▲105

    Watch 360 degree content on mobile, web, and VR headsets

    2015 · littlstar.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    NYT VR▲175

    With NYT VR, we bring our readers to the world.

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    HTC Vive▲156

    Discover virtual reality beyond imagination

    2016 · htcvive.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Pinć VR▲92

    Pocket-sized iPhone case expands into VR glasses, pre-launch

    2014 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    myVR▲66

    Design an interactive virtual room to use as your profile

    2016 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    View-Master Virtual Reality Viewer▲3

    Virtual Reality for the iPhone

    2016 · apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    LensPass▲96

    Coordinate VR screenings on multiple devices

    2017 · welens.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Teleport VR▲90

    Capture & relive your best memories through VR

    2015 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Insite VR▲88

    The easiest way to view your 3D models in VR

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Camarada▲131

    Create 3D VR videos with your smartphone

    2017 · camarada.co · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Ascape VR▲121

    Travel the world in virtual reality

    2015 · ascape.com · its alternatives →

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    AirVR (Pre-Launch)▲66

    Virtual Reality for iPad mini

    2014 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

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