The boom in VR technology is bearing fruit. There are more and more applications and models of virtual reality glasses. You must admit it is one of the coolest projects to emerge in recent years! And yes, it may not be super useful, but we are talking about virtual reality with your smartphone. Incredible, isn’t it?

With just a piece of cardboard cut into a shape and a compatible smartphone –a 5” screen and full HD resolution will do-, anyone can access a great range of virtual worlds. Virtual trips from your armchair, 3D landscapes, experience viewers, concerts and a lot more.

They say that virtual reality is here to stay. In fact, we have designed our own Ideus virtual reality glasses and they will shortly be available online. There are some really interesting apps, games, documentaries, trailers, films, etc. for users to enjoy virtual reality in simple devices and with any smartphone.

Below is a list of a dozen available applications that you mustn’t miss, perfect for entering the 3D world. You’d better believe it! They are definitely worth checking out.

1. Cardboard

With the Cardboard application, you can load your favourite virtual reality experiences, discover new applications and have your own viewer.

Check out the demos included.

2. VRSE

An expanding universe of Virtual Reality experiences. Visible with or without cardboard. Immerse yourself in a 3D VR or full 360 screen feature stories, with new binaural directional sound dynamics.

3. Cardboard Camera

Cardboard Camera takes photos of the VR: moments who can relive in virtual reality. Hear it all as if you were actually there; take a look around and take in the scene from all viewpoints. The VR photos are three dimensional. That’s why you see things that are near close up and far away, things that are distant. Imagine your holidays, a family meeting, etc., with VR photos. You are back there in a flash.

4. Proton pulse

With this game you control a futuristic racket with head movements and prevent your opponent from scoring points. Do you think you would be able to reach over 50 levels? It is a classic game with an entirely new perspective.

5. YouTube VR

You can now see YouTube videos in virtual reality. Google has made all YouTube videos compatible with Google Cardboard and they can be seen in virtual reality. They are currently only available in Android devices.

6. Roller Coaster VR

One of the best roller coaster simulators you will ever come across. Don’t miss out on this fantastic virtual reality game. A roller coaster you won’t want to get off. Come on, try one trip at least.

7. Google Street View VR

By updating the Google application, you will be able to see any city or landscape in 360-degree panoramic video using virtual reality. The users of virtual reality glasses will feel as if they are in the actual city no matter how far away it is, from their smartphone on the sofa at home.

8. Sisters

Watch out because you are not wanted here. Discover a story of terror and suspense, with two sisters in the leading roles. A game made for virtual reality technology. Do you dare?

9. NYT VR

The New York Times is embracing virtual reality. A new trend mixing journalism and virtual reality. Journalism in virtual reality.

360-degree video not only offers the chance to feel as if you are where the camera is but also to see how we live in the world. You will be able to see videos associated with the news and documentaries.

10. The North Face: Climb

And now for some adventure! Experience the emotion of climbing a mountain and doing base jumping together with professional athletes. The app includes 360-degree tours of the Utah peaks and Yosemite park, among others.

11. War of Words VR

War of Words takes you to a battlefield during World War I, based on the Siegfried Sassoon poem “The Kiss”. Prime your rifle for battle and attack your enemy with your bayonet. All this and a lot more in a carefully designed and original virtual reality experience.

12. Insidious VR

Another great application for having a terrorific time is Insidious, an app directly related to the film of the same name.

This is a short film to guide you through a terrorific story that will make your hair stand on edge. Use your headphones for an enhanced experience.

As you can see, virtual reality is no longer just a trend. Try it for yourself, wherever you are, using these 3D simulators. I’m sure you are familiar with other applications. Tell us which ones you would add to your list.