Apple's $3,500 face computer has been out for a minute, and the biggest plot twist?
The apps are getting WEIRD in the best way possible.
We're talking floating dinosaur museums, virtual NBA courts, and a meditation app that literally puts you inside a raining cloud.
Tim Cook's goggles went from "who asked for this" to "wait, this is kinda fire" real quick.
The Vision Pro app store just crossed a huge milestone with thousands of native apps now live, and developers are treating this thing like a blank canvas with zero chill.
There's an app that turns your living room into an aquarium where fish swim around your actual furniture.
Another one lets you paint in mid-air like you're a wizard with a spray can.
People are literally rearranging their whole apartment layout because a virtual T-Rex needs space to stomp around.
The gaming side is where things get spicy.
Native titles are dropping left and right, and some studios are building experiences you literally cannot get on a flat screen.
Imagine playing a puzzle game where you physically walk around the pieces floating in your kitchen.
Or a shooter where you duck behind virtual cover that's mapped to your actual couch.
It's giving "Ready Player One" but make it Tuesday afternoon.
Now the productivity crowd is eating too.
Apps like Slack, Zoom, and various 3D design tools have all showed up to the party.
You can have a dozen browser windows floating around your head while you "work" from your bed looking like a cyberpunk bug.
Multitasking has never looked this unhinged.
The price tag is still giving "trust fund kid energy" and the battery life is mid at best.
You get like two hours of use before you gotta plug in and look like you're charging a very expensive paperweight.
Plus, wearing a headset for hours can leave you with some serious goggle face.
Not exactly the vibe for your Zoom call with the boss.
Still, the app momentum is real and it's only getting started.
Developers are clearly betting big on spatial computing being the next big thing, and honestly?
Every week there's some new app that makes you go "okay that's actually insane." Apple planted the flag, and now everyone's racing to build on the mountain. **The Verdict** If you already dropped the bag on a Vision Pro, the app library is finally justifying your purchase.
If you're still on the fence, wait for gen two and a price cut, because this hype train isn't slowing down but your wallet might need a breather.
Final Thoughts
Either way, the future of apps is floating in the air right now and it's lowkey iconic.