Google Cardboard Downloads & RevenueGoogle Cardboard · App Store & Google Play
Google Cardboard gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Google Cardboard by Google is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 15 events
- 📈Google Cardboard entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Libraries & Demo · IT
- 📈Google Cardboard entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Libraries & Demo · ES
- 📈Google Cardboard charting in a new country in 4 chartsAndroidSpain · Netherlands · Thailand · Turkey
- 📈Google Cardboard entered the top 100 in 3 chartsAndroidTop Free · Libraries & Demo · NL · Top Free · Libraries & Demo · TH · Top Free · Libraries & Demo · TR
- 🆕Google Cardboard first spotted by AppInsideriOSUnited States (found via developer)
- 📈Google Cardboard entered the top 100 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Free · Libraries & Demo · MX · Top Free · Libraries & Demo · VN
- 📈Google Cardboard charting in a new country in 2 chartsAndroidMexico · Vietnam
- 📦Google Cardboard updated to version 4.0.1AndroidKey updates:
• We've completely rebuilt the Cardboard demo app with the new Cardboard open-source software (OSS) SDK to improve performance and stability. You can learn more about the project on our GitHub repository: https://github.com/googlevr/cardboard.… more - 📈Google Cardboard entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Libraries & Demo · AU
- 📈Google Cardboard charting in a new countryAndroidAustralia
- 🆕Google Cardboard first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited Arab Emirates
- 📦Google Cardboard version 3.6iOSBug fixes and improvements.
- 📦Google Cardboard version 4.0AndroidKey updates:
• We've completely rebuilt the Cardboard demo app with the new Cardboard open-source software (OSS) SDK to improve performance and stability. You can learn more about the project on our GitHub repository: https://github.com/googlevr/cardboard.… more - 🆕Google Cardboard released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕Google Cardboard released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Libraries & Demo FreeGoogle Cardboard at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-11. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free companion app by Google that enables smartphone-based virtual reality experiences and viewer setup for users with Cardboard headsets. The app maintains strong visibility in the Libraries & Demo category, ranking #4 in Australia and #5 in the US, indicating sustained relevance as a foundational VR utility despite its age.
Similar apps: Google Daydream, Samsung Gear VR, Oculus Mobile
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v4.0.1, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Google Cardboard downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | – | 50k+ |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 10M+ Measured |
| Total | 1k+ Confidence | 10M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Google Cardboard's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | – | 0 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #5 Libraries & Demo Free | 15 of 23 countries | #6 | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 2.8 ★ | 683 |
| Google Play | 3.4 ★ | 163k 5.1k written reviews |
| Both stores | 3.4 ★ weighted by ratings | 163k |
What users say about Google Cardboard
From the 111 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users report significant functional failures, including inability to navigate menus, scan QR codes, or access VR content without specific hardware. While some praise the basic concept for budget VR, most complaints focus on broken features, lack of dark mode, and poor compatibility with modern devices.
Mostly negative (33% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and missing features or content.
What people like
- Features & content: “Other option is an actual VR headset”
- Ease of use: “Easy to use, no need of oculus”
- Fun: “Great time, really enjoy it!”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Doesn't work w/out cardboard”
- Features & content: “selection nahi hota h...upr se movie ke bich se bahar nikal deta h glitch horha h”
- Updates: “I thought I should update everybody”
- Connection & sync: “Plus, any other downloaded Google Cardboard apps don't connect to it”
About Google Cardboard
To fully enjoy this app you'll need a Cardboard viewer. Learn more and get your own Cardboard viewer at http://g.co/cardboard.
Do not use this app while driving, walking, or otherwise by being distracted or disoriented from real world situations that prevent you from obeying traffic or safety laws.
Google Cardboard App Store
Google Cardboard gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Not in any tracked top chart right now.
Updated 11 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
12 Oct 2026Google Cardboard on the App Store
App details
Google Cardboard downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Google Cardboard's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Not charting right now. | ||
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
About Google Cardboard
To fully enjoy this app you'll need a Cardboard viewer. Learn more and get your own Cardboard viewer at http://g.co/cardboard.
Do not use this app while driving, walking, or otherwise by being distracted or disoriented from real world situations that prevent you from obeying traffic or safety laws.
Latest updates
More from Google
Cardboard Android
Cardboard gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Cardboard is #6 in Libraries & Demo Free on Google Play in United States and charting in 15 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 11 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Libraries & Demo FreeCardboard at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-11. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free companion app by Google that enables smartphone-based virtual reality experiences and viewer setup for users with Cardboard headsets. The app maintains strong visibility in the Libraries & Demo category, ranking #4 in Australia and #5 in the US, indicating sustained relevance as a foundational VR utility despite its age.
Similar apps: Google Daydream, Samsung Gear VR, Oculus Mobile
Cardboard on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v4.0.1, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Cardboard downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Cardboard's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Libraries & DemoFree | #6 |
| Australia | Libraries & DemoFree | #5 |
 Brazil | Libraries & DemoFree | #8 |
 France | Libraries & DemoFree | #15 |
 Spain | Libraries & DemoFree | #10 |
 Italy | Libraries & DemoFree | #15 |
 Mexico | Libraries & DemoFree | #20 |
 India | Libraries & DemoFree | #36 |
 Saudi Arabia | Libraries & DemoFree | #21 |
 Netherlands | Libraries & DemoFree | #20 |
 Turkey | Libraries & DemoFree | #21 |
 United Arab Emirates | Libraries & DemoFree | #24 |
 Indonesia | Libraries & DemoFree | #43 |
 Thailand | Libraries & DemoFree | #23 |
 Vietnam | Libraries & DemoFree | #22 |
Apps near Cardboard on the chart
Libraries & Demo Free, around #6.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Cardboard
From the 111 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users report significant functional failures, including inability to navigate menus, scan QR codes, or access VR content without specific hardware. While some praise the basic concept for budget VR, most complaints focus on broken features, lack of dark mode, and poor compatibility with modern devices.
Mostly negative (33% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and missing features or content.
What people like
- Features & content: “Other option is an actual VR headset”
- Ease of use: “Easy to use, no need of oculus”
- Fun: “Great time, really enjoy it!”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Doesn't work w/out cardboard”
- Features & content: “selection nahi hota h...upr se movie ke bich se bahar nikal deta h glitch horha h”
- Updates: “I thought I should update everybody”
- Connection & sync: “Plus, any other downloaded Google Cardboard apps don't connect to it”
About Cardboard
To fully enjoy this app, you'll need a Cardboard viewer. Learn more and get your own Cardboard viewer at http://g.co/cardboard. To learn more about the Cardboard open-source project, visit our GitHub repository at https://github.com/googlevr/cardboard.
By using this app, you agree to be bound by our Google Terms of Service (Google TOS, http://www.google.com/accounts/TOS), Google's general Privacy Policy (http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/) and the additional terms below. This app is a Service as defined in the Google TOS. The terms regarding software in our services apply to your use of this app.
Do not use this app while driving, walking or in any way that distracts you from real-world situations and prevents you from obeying traffic or safety regulations.
What's new in 4.0.1
• We've completely rebuilt the Cardboard demo app with the new Cardboard open-source software (OSS) SDK to improve performance and stability. You can learn more about the project on our GitHub repository: https://github.com/googlevr/cardboard.