# vTime XR: AR & VR Social

> Meet people around the world in vTime XR - the cross-reality (XR) network

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.vtime.cardboard](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.vtime.cardboard)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.vtime.cardboard`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** vTime
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 355,799
- **Rating:** 3.22 / 5 (2,059 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.13.1814
- **Last updated:** 2021-08-20
- **First published:** 2016-03-11
- **Size:** 84 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-10-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.vtime.cardboard)
- **Website:** [http://www.vtime.net](http://www.vtime.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://vtime.net/privacy-policy](https://vtime.net/privacy-policy)

## Description

vTime XR is the world's pioneering cross-reality (XR) social network that allows you to meet, chat, watch content, and share photos with people across the globe. Compatible with Google Cardboard, ARCore-powered AR, VR headsets, and without any headset through Magic Window mode, vTime XR offers a seamless experience bridging augmented reality, virtual reality, and traditional screen modes.

Customize your avatar with hundreds of options to represent your true self. Explore various stunning virtual environments, watch exclusive content like Manchester City Football Club videos, and share your memories with friends through 360-degree galleries. Express your feelings with a suite of 17 animated virtual emojis, stay connected with private messaging (vText), and enjoy immersive 360° sound powered by DTS:X® Game Audio. Easy to use and fully cross-platform, vTime XR connects you anytime over 3G, 4G, cellular, or Wi-Fi.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

vTime XR offers an engaging VR & AR social platform praised for its immersive environments and ability to connect users globally via headsets and mobile devices. Reviewers love its ease of use and excellent customer support. However, many report recurring audio problems, especially with Bluetooth headsets, plus connectivity issues on the mobile app causing crashes and freezes. Users want more interactive features like games and video streaming, better UI support for screen rotations, and improved social capacity for richer experiences.

### Pros

- Provides a unique and immersive socializing experience in VR and AR, allowing users from different locations to connect.
- The app offers beautiful and customizable virtual environments, including ability to upload personal photo spheres as locations.
- Supports cross-platform use between VR headsets and mobile devices, with a smooth social interaction experience.
- Good customer service with prompt tech support for login and account issues.
- Multiple users appreciate the simplicity and ease of use, making it accessible to VR newcomers.

### Cons

- Audio and voice chat issues are frequent, particularly with Bluetooth headsets causing sound cutting out or no audio.
- Connectivity problems on mobile app, including frequent crashes, freezing on startup, and 'connection lost' errors despite stable internet.
- Limited functionality and content, lacking features like games, video streaming or sharing, and more interactive activities to keep users engaged.
- Screen orientation and UI issues on phones, such as head or avatar moving off screen when rotating or customizing, making navigation difficult.
- Limited player capacity in some environments and lack of features like screen recording or improved menus to enhance user experience.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.vtime.cardboard)