Cardboard

Name: Cardboard
Rating: 3.3448687 (162777 reviews)
Author: Google LLC

By: Google LLC

Experience virtual reality on your smartphone with Cardboard.

Features & Capabilities

Cardboard brings virtual reality to your smartphone, letting you launch VR experiences, discover apps, and set up a Cardboard viewer. Built on the Cardboard open-source software (OSS) SDK, it enables easy access to mobile VR.

Note that a Cardboard viewer is required for full enjoyment. Learn more at g.co/cardboard and explore the OSS project on GitHub. By using this app you agree to Google TOS, privacy policy, and the app’s safety terms; avoid use while driving or in distracting situations.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

3.5 Last updated: 2025-12-05

Version code:

240525202

Creation date:

2014-06-25

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk

Size:

20.89MB

Email:

ap*****@google.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 3,765 ▼ 11

Other rankings

#6 in Libraries and demo (Free) ▲ 1

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Google LLC

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.samples.apps.cardboarddemo

Email:

ap*****@google.com

Website:

http://developers.google.com/cardboard

User Reviews

Cardboard offers a simple, accessible VR experience with 3D and 360-view content, aligning with Google Cardboard’s affordable VR idea. However, many reviews cite device compatibility issues, instability and crash behavior, lack of Daydream/controller support, missing viewer procurement info (QR code), and occasional installation problems—making it feel outdated or unsupported on newer devices.

Pros

Easy to use / user-friendly
3D/VR viewing support
Great for viewing 360-degree images
Aligns with Google Cardboard concept and affordable VR idea

Cons

Compatibility issues with newer devices (e.g., Pixel 7) / outdated app on newer Android versions
Crashes or unstable performance (quits when turning head; video viewer navigation causing brightness issues)
Limited hardware support (not compatible with Daydream or requires specific headset controllers)
Missing QR code / viewer procurement information and guidance (where to get / how to set up)
Download/install difficulties or limited availability on some devices

Recent reviews

Extremely poor, what are you supposed to do, I can't do anything, all I see is that background with 4 options, but I can't choose any of them. What do you do? What do you press? I have tried everything, I cannot access any of the 4 options........very very bad!!!!

Gr*****, 2026-06-19

it's boring and it doesn't have people in it

Xi*****, 2026-06-19

I loved using this app since i was 7, and now the updates killed cardboard demos when i liked it. Some of the text on the UI was lined away, Can you fix Cardboard Demos?