The world of virtual reality (VR) has developed rapidly in 2023, and there are a variety of VR apps that cater to different interests and needs. Here we present the 14 best VR apps of 2023, which offer a broad spectrum from educational content to immersive entertainment experiences.
Top 14 VR apps
- Within: This platform offers high-quality content from VR creators around the world, including animations, music videos and award-winning VR documentaries. Content from news agencies such as the New York Times and Vice Media is also available.
- Fulldive VR: A VR portal that offers a variety of content, including games, 3D 360 panorama VR films and apps. Users can surf the internet, stream YouTube videos and much more in VR mode.
- Mozaik3D: An interactive educational app that illustrates topics such as geography, history and science through over 1,200 3D scenes, enhancing learning through visual engagement.
- Bacteria Interactive Educational VR 3D: This app is focused on biology and offers a unique learning experience with interactive 3D animations to study bacteria.
- Nature Treks VR: Allows users to explore natural environments such as underwater oceans and outer space. It is designed to evoke certain emotional states through colour-themed environments and audio-visualization.
- Expeditions: Offers virtual journeys and explores AR objects. It is often used in the education sector for curated tours of historical landmarks and museums.
- Daydream: Developed by Google, this app includes various apps and games that offer high-quality VR content and allow users to experience immersive games and explore new worlds.
- InCell VR: A unique action/racing VR game that takes players into the micro-world of human cells, combining elements of science and strategy.
- VirtualSpeech – VR Courses: Helps improve public speaking skills by placing users on a virtual stage with a virtual audience and offers various courses and real-time feedback.
- Google Cardboard: Offers an easy and affordable way to experience VR, including various demos such as Photo Sphere and Exhibit.
- VeeR VR: Offers a wide selection of interactive movies, documentaries and animations, with content from creators such as Warner Bro. Studios and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
- VR Haunted House 3D: A horror app with a haunted house and different levels as well as realistic effects, aimed at horror fans.
- VR Crazy Swing: Offers a collection of VR games, including space shooters and horror experiences, and operates on a freemium model.
- VR Space: An immersive VR excursion to planets and stars that offers breathtaking views of the galaxy without the need for touch controls or other controllers.
Market growth
The VR industry is experiencing significant growth in terms of market share and usage. The VR market was estimated to be worth almost 22 billion US dollars in 2023, with an annual growth rate of 15%. The Oculus Quest 2 from Meta (formerly Facebook) is particularly dominant, accounting for 75% of all VR headset deliveries. This has made Meta the industry leader in the VR sector. In addition, standalone VR headsets that do not require a connection to a PC or console represent 90% of all VR shipments, indicating a trend towards more user-friendly VR devices.
These apps and market trends reflect the dynamic and expanding nature of the VR industry, offering a variety of experiences from educational content to immersive entertainment.