Apple's $3,500 face computer has been out for a minute, and the app situation is finally getting spicy.
Devs stopped playing it safe and started cooking.
We're talking floating dinosaurs in your living room, virtual concert pits, and yes, someone made a way to watch movies on a screen the size of a billboard.
The Vision Pro app store went from tumbleweeds to actual vibes in a few months.
The early days were all spreadsheets floating in space, which was giving corporate cringe.
Now it's gaming, art, and straight-up chaos.
There's an app that turns your room into an aquarium.
Another one lets you DJ with invisible turntables.
People are literally having full-on dance parties in their headsets at 2am.
Studios are dropping spatial titles that use your actual walls as part of the level.
Imagine dodging lasers that reflect off your kitchen cabinets.
Some indie devs are pushing stuff that feels like a fever dream in the best way.
Big AAA studios are still sleeping on it, but the little guys are eating.
Apps like Spatial and niche hangout spots are popping off.
You can watch a movie with a friend who lives 2,000 miles away and it feels like they're chillin' on your couch.
Avatars are still giving uncanny valley, but the tech is moving fast.
Gen Z is already figuring out how to make it cringe in the most iconic way possible.
Productivity bros aren't totally cooked though.
Some apps let you stack windows like a hacker movie, and the multitasking is genuinely clean.
But let's be real, most people aren't buying a $3,500 headset to answer emails.
They want to feel like they're living in the future for twenty minutes before the battery dies.
The battery thing is still a jump scare, by the way.
Two hours and you're back in reality whether you like it or not.
But the apps keep getting better, and that's what matters.
Apple's ecosystem lock-in is doing its thing, and devs are finally finding their groove.
It's not a must-buy yet, but it's getting harder to clown on.
If you already own one, the app store is worth a scroll this weekend.
There's stuff in there that'll make you go "wait, what?" in a good way.
If you're on the fence, maybe wait for gen two.
The apps are fire, but that price tag is still doing cardio. **The Verdict:** Vision Pro apps are finally fun, not just fancy.
It's still a rich person's toy, but the creativity is undeniable.
Final Thoughts
Give it a year and this thing might actually be worth the hype.