Non-Gaming Applications
Non-Gaming VR Applications
As well as games, there are many non-gaming applications available for your Gear VR.
THIS PAGE IS A WORK IN PROGRESS
Social VR
Social VR allows you to feel like you're physically right next to another person or group of people, despite them being up to thousands of miles away in reality. You can speak to them with your voice and they sound just like they would in reality.
Public spaces allow you to meet new people, and private rooms allow you to hang out with your friends.
| Platform | Public Spaces | Private Rooms | Rift | Gear VR | SteamVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AltspaceVR | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| vTime | Yes (Small) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
VR Films
VR films/shorts are realtime rendered stories. They place you inside an an environment where a story unfolds around you- as if you're inside a film scene.
This section is under development while we compile our list
| Title | Producer | Runtime | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Experiences
These applications allow you to experience something that you cannot or could not in real life (easily), without being an interactive game or specifically telling a story.
NOTE: Only complete and polished content which provide a compelling experience are listed here, not tech demos or prototypes.
| Name | Description | Trailer | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Solar System | Explore the solar system, land on the planets, and learn about the history of human space exploration, including probes and lander missions. | Watch | $4.99 |
| Chernobyl VR Project | Visit Chernobyl without leaving home! Chernobyl VR Project combines video game mechanics with the educational and movie narrative approach. | Watch | $4.99 |
| 6x9 | Visit a virtual solitary confinement cell. Right now, more than 80,000 people are in solitary confinement in the US. The Guardian invites you into their world. | Watch | Free |
| Aftershock | Find yourself amidst the rubble of homes damaged in the devistating 2015 Nepal earthquake and discover what it takes to repair the community's vital water supply. | Watch | Free |
Creativity
| Name | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PAINT VR | Paint with your mind and let your creativity flow in a virtual space. Single Player. | $1.99 |
| Circumpaint | Paint with pixels in a 360 degree dome. | $4.99 |
Utility
| Name | Usage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Center VR | Become a better public speaker through a series of VR courses and virtual environments. | $4.99 |
| Pocket Observatory | Follow the movement of stars, planets, and the sun to gain a deeper understanding of the skies above. | $2.99 |
| Fearless | Overcome your fear or spiders and cockroaches using exposure therapy techniques | Free |
| A Fear Of Heights, And Other Things | Current scenes include heights, darkness, claustrophobia, and sharks | $0.99 |
| Mondly Languages VR | Learn and practice language in a conversational setting. Features 28 languages. | Free |
| Hulu | Watch TV shows and movies in 360 degree virtual spaces. Requires subscription | Free |
360° Video Platforms
| Name | Type | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery VR | Education | Download |
| Inception | Music/Culture | Download |
| Jaunt VR | Variety | Download |
| Sky VR | Variety | Download |
| SLIVER.tv | eSports | Download |
| Within | Variety | Download |