Do it if:
Skip it if:
Several developers have created lightweight Android apps that mimic parts of VRCX by calling the same VRChat API endpoints. Examples include:
These are not official VRCX ports, but they offer similar functionality. vrcx android
This is a cheat "VRCX Android" method. Run VRCX on your home PC, then stream the application screen to your Android device.
In past Q&A sessions on their Discord, the VRCX development team has addressed the "VRCX Android" request multiple times. Their official stance:
"There are no current plans for an Android version. The codebase is heavily reliant on Windows APIs. We support Linux via Wine, but Android would require a complete rewrite of the UI layer. We welcome anyone to fork the project for mobile, but we will not maintain it ourselves." Do it if:
That said, they have expressed interest in a headless API bridge—essentially running VRCX on a home server and sending notifications to an Android companion app. That feature is "on the roadmap" but not yet released.
The nearest you will get to a native VRCX Android experience is the PWA version. A PWA acts like a real app—it lives on your home screen, works offline (partially), and has its own window.
| Feature | VRCX (PWA/Android) | Official VRChat Mobile | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Enter 3D Worlds | No | Yes | | See Friend List | Yes (full details) | Yes (basic) | | Join Friend’s Instance | Yes (request join) | Yes (if world is on mobile) | | Manage Avatar Favorites | Yes (full management) | No | | View Instance Player List | Yes (see who is inside) | No | | Send Global Friend Requests | Yes | No | | Notifications | Delayed / Manual refresh | Push (only for mobile friends) | Skip it if: Several developers have created lightweight
Verdict: Use the official VRChat app to play VRChat on Android. Use VRCX on Android to manage your VRChat social life.
If you are a tech-savvy VRChat user, here is how to maximize VRCX on Android:
This guide covers how to access, install, and use VRCX on Android devices.
Important Distinction: VRCX is natively a Windows application. There is no official "VRCX Android App." However, due to the efforts of the community, you can run the full Windows version of VRCX on Android via Wine (a compatibility layer).
There are two ways to use VRCX on Android: