# oVRcome

> oVRcome - Virtual reality exposure therapy for phobias and social anxiety.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.ovrcome](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.ovrcome)

## Overview

- **ID:** `io.ovrcome`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** oVRcome
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 17,542
- **Rating:** 3.44 / 5 (70 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.89.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2020-12-22
- **Publisher country:** NZ
- **Size:** 152 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.ovrcome)
- **Website:** [https://www.ovrcome.io/](https://www.ovrcome.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ovrcome.io/privacy-policy](https://www.ovrcome.io/privacy-policy)

## Description

oVRcome is an innovative Chrome extension offering virtual reality exposure therapy designed to help users manage phobias and social anxiety. Developed by clinical psychologists and supported by peer-reviewed research, it provides a safe, immersive environment where users can confront their fears at their own pace from the comfort and privacy of home.

Key features include guided coping strategies, educational content about phobias, exposure therapy exercises, calming techniques, quizzes, and meditations—all accessible through an intuitive interface on your smartphone. oVRcome empowers you to reduce anxiety, master fear management skills, and improve your mental well-being affordably, bypassing long waits and high costs associated with traditional therapy.

## Rankings

- #456,362 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `io.ovrcome.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `io.ovrcome.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

oVRcome is praised for helping users gradually overcome various phobias through immersive VR exposure therapy combined with relaxation and educational techniques. Users find it easy to use and effective for fears like claustrophobia, arachnophobia, and needle phobia. Some users wish for a broader variety of phobia modules and more stimulating VR content, especially on high-resolution devices. Overall, it is considered an affordable and beneficial tool for anxiety management with supportive features and personalized pacing.

### Pros

- Effective for managing and gradually overcoming various phobias such as claustrophobia, arachnophobia, and fear of needles.
- Includes relaxation, breathing, meditation techniques along with educational content which help reduce anxiety and improve sleep.
- Provides immersive virtual reality exposure therapy that helps users face and manage their fears in a controlled environment.
- Easy to use with straightforward instructions and allows users to work through modules at their own pace.
- Good customer support and affordable compared to traditional therapy.

### Cons

- Limited range of phobia modules; some users wished for more variety including fears like bees, wasps, dogs, flight, gym, and beaches.
- VR exposure clips can feel limited or not stimulating enough, especially on lower resolution VR devices.
- Some users are uncertain about the app's effectiveness for their specific fears or anxieties and desire longer-term evidence of improvement.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.ovrcome)