Reality Mixer for iPhone

Reality Mixer — iPhone tool for mixed-reality video

Reality Mixer is a free, open-source iOS/iPadOS app that makes it easy to record virtual reality gameplay and applications as mixed-reality videos. It leverages the device’s built-in screen recording, so you can produce immersive clips without a computer — and on supported hardware, you don’t even need a physical green screen.

Quick summary of what it offers

• Capture VR sessions from popular standalone headsets and turn them into mixed-reality footage.
• Use the native iOS/iPadOS screen recorder or route the output into another app for live streaming.
• Remove or filter the background layer to create augmented-reality-style shots.
• A straightforward, four-step calibration gets you ready to record in moments.

Capture styles available

• Spectator view — film the player from a third‑person perspective while they play.
• Avatar overlay — place a virtual avatar or model into the scene.
• Virtual green-screen — simulate a chroma-key background digitally.
• Traditional green-screen — use an actual backdrop for keying when desired.

Device and network notes

• Modern iPhones/iPads with an A12 chip or later can produce mixed-reality recordings without needing a green screen.
• A standalone VR headset (for example, Oculus Quest or Quest 2) is required to run the VR content being captured.
• For the best depth and tracking, devices with LIDAR give improved results.
• A fast, stable Wi‑Fi connection (ideally 5 GHz with a strong signal) is recommended for smooth pairing and streaming.

How to record or stream

• Start the iOS/iPadOS screen recorder from Control Center to save mixed-reality clips directly to your device.
• Alternatively, send the recording output to a third‑party app if you want to live-stream or process the feed elsewhere.
• The app’s built-in controls let you toggle background visibility and apply filters while capturing.

Setup and calibration

• The calibration sequence consists of four simple steps designed to align the real and virtual cameras; it’s optimized for quick setup so you can begin recording without lengthy fiddling.
• Follow the on-screen prompts and test a short clip to confirm alignment before capturing a full session.

Recommended alternative

• AI Vista — a free option worth trying if you’re exploring other mixed-reality capture tools.

Who this is for

Reality Mixer is aimed at VR fans and content creators who want an accessible, no‑PC solution to produce mixed-reality videos. Its compatibility, simple workflow, and creative options (like background filtering and multiple capture modes) make it a practical choice for quick, shareable VR content.