VR Headsets have been all over the place since 2016 and since the release of Oculus Rift and the Vive, people are all over them.
However, if you have an iPhone and still want to enjoy some quality VR experience then check out this post on the best VR headset for iPhones where we specify all the headsets that you can use with your iPhone to get an amazing VR experience.
VR headsets have evolved over time and we have a completely wireless headset like the Oculus Go which just retails for $200. Now, if you have that budget, then Go is the best for an immersive VR experience.
But not everyone is ready for that kind of commitment and we completely understand.
So, brace yourself, to enjoy some amazing VR experiences on your iPhone with all the headset choices listed below-
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1. Google Cardboard
First off, let’s start with the basics. Google Cardboard is the basic VR headset and you can use this with any iPhone that you own.
Being very versatile and compatible with most of the phones, Google Cardboard is pretty much the first and the most affordable choice.
The headset is made up of cardboard and yet you get the taste of Virtual Reality. If you are looking for a basic VR headset that you can use to watch VR videos then you would really like the Google Cardboard.
Pros of the headset
1. It is cheap and affordable. You might get it in under $10 or even less if you plan on making it yourself.
2. It is compatible with any iPhone. Yes, you can use the Google Cardboard with any phone and if you are into watching adult content then you can do that as well
3. You have a lot of Google Cardboard dedicated content and you will be able to watch videos, play games and even watch adult content with this headset.
Cons of the Headset
1. It is just a cardboard headset and you cannot wear it around your face. If you are interested in having long gaming sessions then you have to go for headsets that are more durable and you can easily wear them on your head.
2. The controls are very limited giving you little immersion.
3. It is not durable and the quality of VR is not as great as other headsets mentioned in the list. You cannot focus on the image in VR.
2. Merge VR
The next headset that we have on the list is the Merge VR. Merge VR is a good VR headset and you can get some really immersive experiences with this headset.
This is the only headset that is made up of squishy styrofoam that makes the headset sit comfortable on your face and block all the light from the outside making your Vr experiences immersive.
The Merge VR is suitable for selective iPhones and goes well with the iPhone 6, anything bigger than this is going to be an issue as you have to really squeeze in the phone inside the slot and doing this over time can cause some damage.
Pros of using Merge VR
1. It is made up of squishy material which makes it resistant to any damage.
2. You can focus the lenses to get the perfect image making it a better option than the cardboard.
3. You can easily play content from Google Cardboard on this headset. It does have its own dedicated games but the list is pretty limited.
Cons of the headset
1. It is not going to suit all iPhones. You might have to really push the larger phones inside and that can tear the slot making the headset obsolete.
2. Even though the immersion is better than the other mobile VR headsets, it is not really that great.
3. Homido V2 Headset
The Homido V2 headset is probably one of the best headsets out there. It has a nice sleek black casing which makes the headset look really elegant.
The headset has IPD adjusters that really help you to focus the image in VR. The headset has a three-way strap and it feels comfortable to wear.
There are a lot of other features that come with the headset and it includes streaming movies from the PC to the headset.
Although this feature is interesting, it just doesn’t turn out to be that great! It was a good attempt but it does need a lot of improvement.
The headset goes well with iPhone6, and iPhone 5. Basically iPhones not larger in size than them. So, if you own these phones then you should definitely go for the Homido V2 headset.
Pros of the headset
1. Looks really elegant and is extremely comfortable to wear.
2. The headset is not that heavy and the weight is distributed evenly on the face so you can go for really long gameplay sessions with this headset without any issues.
3. Once you sync it with a Bluetooth gamepad, you can play a ton of games on this headset.
Cons of the headset
1. The headset is not compatible with all iPhones.
2. The quality is pretty good but if you try to stream VR games from PC then you would have to face a lot of lag. So even though it is good for gaming, you might not be able to enjoy PC games on it as mentioned.
4. View-Master headset
View-Master Headset is pretty amazing for someone who is just getting into VR and wants to keep the budget low. The headset is very similar to the Google Cardboard just that this one is built stronger.
You can easily use this with your kids since it is a child-friendly headset as well. The headset is good for watching VR experiences and videos.
The headset is good but the features can get a little limited due to the absence of a strap. You may not be able to indulge in long gameplay sessions like the other headsets which come with a strap.
Pros of the headset
1. The headset is easy to use and you can use it with most of the iPhones.
2. You can use this headset anywhere as it is really light in weight and portable.
3. You have lens adjusters so that you can focus the image in VR.
4. It comes in handy when all you want to do is just watch a VR video or a VR experience.
Cons of the headset
1. It does not come with a three-way strap so you cannot think about gaming on it for longer periods of time.
5. Xiaomi Mi VR Play
Xiaomi Mi VR Play is a pretty good headset, especially for Xiaomi Phone Owners but is it a good VR headset for iPhone users as well?
Actually, you can use it with a few iPhone models and the headset does have an above average VR quality. The headset is really affordable so that it is accessible to everyone.
The headset is light but you might have to fiddle with it a bit so that you can get your perfect fit. If you are into gaming then you can use this headset since it is perfect for it.
Pros of using the headset
1. It can fit phones from screens sizes 4.5″ to 5.7″. So, this makes the Xiaomi headset perfect for all the iPhones that have been released in the past 3-4 years.
2. It comes with a really nice design.
3. It is more like an upgraded model of the Google Cardboard headset.
4. You have dedicated games and apps on this headset
Cons of the headset
1. It is not that high quality and even though the VR experiences are good in this headset it is not going to be great.
2. You cannot use it with all iPhones, the recent iPhones with larger screen sizes are just not the right ones for this headset.
6. Google Daydream Headset
It might seem astonishing for a few people who see Google Daydream headset on this list but believe it or not, it is pretty easy to work your iPhone around a Daydream headset.
The only problem would be to run Daydream dedicated games since iPhone is not a daydream compatible phone but otherwise, you can easily use it to enjoy Google Cardboard content.
And believe it or not, Google Cardboard content is all that you are going to enjoy with all the other headsets in the above-mentioned list.
So, while you are at it, why not get it at high quality so that you have a better VR experience. The Google Daydream is pretty amazing for iPhones as the lenses are good quality along with the overall design.
However, something that you should consider is that you are not going to get perfect quality VR experience but even then it is way better.
Pros of the headset
1. You can easily use it with almost all iPhones. Just that you might not be able to use daydream dedicated apps, but you will be able to view VR experiences without any issues.
2. The headset gives you a quality VR experience.
3. You might want to pair your phone with a Bluetooth controller for better gameplay.
4. It is really lightweight and comfortable to wear.
Cons of the headset
1. You cannot play all the Daydream dedicated games which can be a bummer but it is not a deal breaker since you get an amazing VR quality.
7. Freefly VR
Freefly VR is another affordable option for someone looking to find the right VR headset. If you want a nice simple VR experience with your iPhone then you can definitely go for the Freefly headset.
The headset is now affordable and it has a clasp that holds the phone in place when you open the lid of the headset.
If you have phones smaller than 4.5 inches of screen size then you might have an issue otherwise this headset works like a dream.
There can be a few issues with the VR quality but overall, we were pretty impressed by how easy it was to just insert the phone and get started with playing games.
Pros of the headset
1. Easy to use and get started with VR.
2. Can fit phones with screen sizes between 4.7-5.5 inches. So, you might want to be a little careful if the screen size is less than 4.7 inches.
3. The headset is comfortable and comes with a remote control that you can use during your gameplay.
Cons of the Headset
1. There can be a slight ventilation problem which can result in overheating of the phone.
However, this is a common issue with all the headsets and you should use cooling pads against the back of your phone in order to keep the temperature in check.
Things that you should consider…
Mobile VR headsets are not going to give you the perfect VR experience that you are looking for and most of the times the quality of VR depends on the phone that you are using.
It is more like the headset is just going to translate what is shown on the phone in VR, hence you cannot really blame a headset when you do not get a great Feild of View or a VR experience like Gear VR.
If you really want to invest your time and energy into having the best VR experience then it would be ideal to invest in standalone headsets like the Oculus Go.
It is going to be a bit expensive but it is definitely worth it considering the amazing VR quality that you would be getting with the headset.
With iPhones, the possibilities in VR is going to be limited and you really might want to understand that it is just a taste to VR.
So, is it worth it getting a VR headset for your iPhone?
Well, if you have a budget under $50 and are looking for some way to enjoy VR without investing too much of your money in it then you can definitely go for the VR headsets mentioned above.
However, if you want to focus on having a great VR experience then looking at the Oculus Go might be helpful. Either way, it is high time that one gets to know the VR world and how amazing it is to play games in VR.
My First experience was with the Merge VR and the experience was nothing but amazing. You can play various VR games but the niche that really impressed me was VR horror games.
It was so scary to play a horror game in VR and I did try so many that it made me feel like I was actually inside the game looking for clues.
It can be a little funny for someone who takes a look at what you are doing while you have the VR headset ON but overall the experience was nothing less than amazing.
If you want to have similar experiences then I would definitely suggest that you pick up the headsets mentioned above for your iPhones.
Do let us know which headset was your favorite in the comments below!
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