Arabella Asis Tech 01.22.2024 20:Jan PM EST

Only 150+ Apps Design Dedicated Vision Pro Version in App Store

Data from market intelligence firm, Appfigures, revealed that only 150+ apps have a dedicated version for the Apple Vision Pro headset.

Meanwhile, other popular streaming apps like Netflix, Spotify, and YouTube remained firm on letting users access their platform through the web.

Apps Companies Wary of Adapting Apps to Vision Pro

Although some companies have decided to join the hype of Vision Pro by redesigning their apps to be compatible with the headset, some were firm in dodging the opportunity. Some of the reasons include the limited market for the headset due to its price point of $3,499.

In addition, developers could also have some trouble in converting their touchscreen-optimized apps to a different type of environment. Meanwhile, known competitors of Apple like Meta made it clear that it has no intentions of creating native apps for another VR headset.

According to Appfigures, apps such as Google Drive, Gmail, Chrome, Pandora, Amazon, DoorDash, and more have opted out of having a compatible app for Vision Pro.

On the other hand, some existing iPhone and iPad apps would be automatically available to the headset unless the developer edits the app's availability.

Apple Vision Pro Offers Dedicated Streaming Apps

Meanwhile, Apple announced that Vision Pro users are capable of downloading and streaming content from select platforms such as Disney+, ESPN, MLB, PGA Tour, Max, Discovery+, Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+, Peacock, Pluto TV, Tubi, Fubo, Crunchyroll, Red Bull TV, IMAX, TikTok, and MUBI.

Other big brands have developed Vision Pro-compatible apps such as Box, Carrot Weather, Webex, Zoom, Fantastical, and more. Many of the apps are not household names.

Regardless, there is still hope that some companies will gradually develop a native app. For now, Apple must ensure that there is enough market to support the cost of redesigning the app to cater to the device's requirements.