anyWR
Travel & ExplorationExplore the Globe in Virtual Reality
anyWR combines the freedom of standalone VR with the vastness of Google 3D Tiles, allowing users to choose any location worldwide and be transported there instantly.
With anyWR, you have the power to venture anywhere on Earth without leaving the comfort of your own home. The intuitive user interface provides two unique options:
First, you can simply enter any location in the world using free text input. Want to see the Eiffel Tower in Paris? Just type it in, and you'll be immersed in a realistic 3D rendering of the iconic landmark.
Secondly, for those seeking inspiration or assistance in selecting their next destination, anyWR offers a curated list of predetermined places. Choose from famous cities to natural wonders and be transported there instantly.
Once you arrive at your chosen location, anyWR grants you the freedom to fly and navigate through the virtual world with ease. Soar above skyscrapers, glide over mountains, and explore bustling streets. Unleash your curiosity and search the city, discovering hidden gems and iconic landmarks in breathtaking detail.
What sets anyWR apart is its stand-alone functionality. Unlike other VR applications, there is no need for a computer or additional hardware. With just your Oculus Quest headset, you can access the immersive world of VR World Explorer and embark on virtual adventures anywhere, anytime.
| comfort | ⦾ Comfortable |
| age rating | 0+ Everyone |
| website | oferrubin.wixsite.com |
| developer | anyWR |
| publisher | anyWR |
| connection | Internet required |
| app version | 5.392 |
| languages | English |
Price History
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- base price $4.99 from Jun 1, 2024
- lowest discount - no discounts
Reviews 32
Working now, Thanks. It’s amazing!
Just downloaded today. App starts, goes through some instructions, allows menu selection for destinations, arrives to blank screen.
Not working
Just downloaded the app. All I see is a grey horizon and the sun. Nothing loads aside from the menu.
First impressions
Having been a very happy user of Google Earth VR for a while now I have only recently become aware of standalone apps using Google imagery that don't require a fairly high end PC to operate. I first tried Earthquest, which is slightly awkward to get running and needs a Google account to obtain something called an API key. This app is my most recent acquisition in the same field. The main advantage of this one is that it works straight away, and that is a huge difference for anyone who isn't particularly tech savvy. Also the controls for flying around are better on this one. However, I have found the image quality on Earthquest to be significantly better as it has settings adjustment for these factors. Earthquest also has Google Street View integration, which this one doesn't have (at time of writing). Both apps are priced at £3.99, which is very reasonable considering I paid £1000 for the laptop I use for running Google Earth VR. The full Google offering is still very much King of this domain however, with far superior graphics quality, but both this app and Earthquest are very much worthwhile alternatives for constrained budgets.
UPDATE
This app seems to have stopped working. No idea what's happened to it. It seemed fine last time I tried it, but now, 9th September 2024, none of the Google Earth imagery opens and you just get a strange looking blank screen. I would suggest you don't buy this until it is confirmed to be working again.
Not working
App is not working, you can only browse menu and nothing else. I do not recommend.
Edit: there is no new update. Last version us 5.2. Which version is fixed?
Edit 20.8.2024: next 12 days and still nothing? I find it very strange...
A good starting point
Hoping this will be the next best thing to Google earth VR left me somewhat disappointed, as it only offers the 3D maps of some popular cities without the Street View; this is lagging behind similar product like Wooorld. But lately, the data of the 3D map seems a bit corrupted. If you go to Tokyo and navigate close to the Skytree region, you would notice the detail is not available anymore, and it has been like this for a week now. Uninstall and reinstall the app did not help the situation.
I hope AnyWR is still improving to become a full fletch product in Meta Store very soon.
Love this (used to)
Latest update bricked this app. Trying to load up any location will give me an error saying I need to set my system language to English (it is) or it'll just auto restart to intro screen before even loading a location.