Google Cardboard: iPhone vs Android
Google Cardboard gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Google Cardboard by Google is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Libraries & Demo FreeApp Store
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Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v4.0, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | – | 100k+ |
| 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.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 2.8 ★ | 677 |
| Google Play | 4.2 ★ | 163k 5.2k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.1 ★ weighted by ratings | 163k |
What users say about Google Cardboard
From the 109 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users report that the app is largely non-functional due to strict hardware requirements and broken interactions. Many complain about inability to scan QR codes, select menu items, or play content without a specific official viewer.
Mostly negative (34% 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 iPhone
Google Cardboard gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Not in any tracked top chart right now.
Updated 25 Oct 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.
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Cardboard Android
Cardboard gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Cardboard is #9 in Libraries & Demo Free on Google Play in United States and charting in 14 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Libraries & Demo FreeCardboard on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v4.0, 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 | #9 |
| Brazil | Libraries & DemoFree | #8 |
 France | Libraries & DemoFree | #21 |
 Italy | Libraries & DemoFree | #13 |
 Spain | Libraries & DemoFree | #12 |
 Mexico | Libraries & DemoFree | #20 |
 India | Libraries & DemoFree | #35 |
 Saudi Arabia | Libraries & DemoFree | #22 |
 Netherlands | Libraries & DemoFree | #21 |
 United Arab Emirates | Libraries & DemoFree | #24 |
 Turkey | Libraries & DemoFree | #24 |
 Indonesia | Libraries & DemoFree | #43 |
 Thailand | Libraries & DemoFree | #23 |
 Vietnam | Libraries & DemoFree | #23 |
Apps near Cardboard on the chart
Libraries & Demo Free, around #9.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about Cardboard
From the 109 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users report that the app is largely non-functional due to strict hardware requirements and broken interactions. Many complain about inability to scan QR codes, select menu items, or play content without a specific official viewer.
Mostly negative (34% 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.