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Rec Room vs Tilt Brush

Rec Room logo

Rec Room

AR VR

Free-to-play social VR gaming platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tilt Brush logo

Tilt Brush

AR VR

Paint in 3D space with VR

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Rec Room in-app purchase structure and monetization details not disclosed on main site; Tilt Brush no longer actively developed by Google since January 2021; future updates and support are not guaranteed
  • They diverge on capability: Rec Room covers Maker Pen tools, Tilt Brush covers 3D painting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Rec Room and Tilt Brush actually diverge.

Attributes where Rec Room and Tilt Brush differ
AttributeRec RoomTilt Brush
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsVr, Pc, Mobile, ConsoleHTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, Windows Mixed Reality, Valve Index, PlayStation VR

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (AR VR), founded (2016).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Rec Room

  • Maker Pen tools
  • Multiplayer games
  • Avatar customization
  • Room creation
  • Cross-platform play
  • In-game economy
  • Events
  • Mobile support

Only in Tilt Brush

  • 3D painting
  • Dynamic brushes
  • Environment selection
  • Animation
  • Google Poly
  • Sketchfab
  • YouTube VR
  • Quest support

Both cover

  • Vr support
  • Pc support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Rec Room

  • VR Gaming
  • AR Marketing
  • Virtual Training
  • 3D Visualization
  • Immersive Experiences

Tilt Brush

  • VR Gaming
  • AR Marketing
  • Virtual Training
  • 3D Visualization
  • Immersive Experiences

Both are used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization, immersive experiences, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Rec Room

  • In-app purchase structure and monetization details not disclosed on main site

Tilt Brush

  • No longer actively developed by Google since January 2021; future updates and support are not guaranteed
  • Limited editing capabilities with no layers system and no 3D brushes for precise refinement
  • Not designed for professional branding or marketing work; better suited for creative expression than practical design
  • Tool limitations make it difficult to move, cut, or rearrange grouped elements after creation
  • VR hardware costs are high relative to software cost, and can cause motion sickness in some users

Pricing, plan by plan

Rec Room

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full game access
    • Room creation
    • Cross-platform

Tilt Brush

Free
  • Google Tilt Brush$19.99/one-time
    • VR painting and creative tools
    • Available on VR app stores
  • Open Brush (open-source)Free
    • Free open-source version
    • Available on Steam and Meta Quest

Which should you pick?

Choose Rec Room if

  • You need maker pen tools.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Vr, Pc, Mobile, Console.
  • You also want multiplayer games.
Rec Room review

Choose Tilt Brush if

  • You need 3d painting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, Windows Mixed Reality, Valve Index, PlayStation VR.
  • You also want dynamic brushes.
Tilt Brush review

Questions people ask

Is Rec Room or Tilt Brush better?
Neither clearly leads. Rec Room starts at Free and Tilt Brush at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Rec Room or Tilt Brush?
Rec Room starts at Free and Tilt Brush at Free.
Does Rec Room or Tilt Brush run on more platforms?
Rec Room runs on Vr, Pc, Mobile, Console. Tilt Brush runs on HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, Windows Mixed Reality, Valve Index, PlayStation VR.
Can I use Rec Room for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Rec Room best used for?
Rec Room is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization.
What can Rec Room do that Tilt Brush cannot?
Rec Room covers Maker Pen tools, Multiplayer games, Avatar customization, Room creation. Tilt Brush covers 3D painting, Dynamic brushes, Environment selection, Animation. Both handle Vr support, Pc support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Rec Room: What does Rec Room cost?

Rec Room is completely free to download and play across all platforms including Android, iOS, PC, console, and VR headsets. The company opposes exploitive monetization methods.

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Tilt Brush: Is Tilt Brush still available to use?

Yes. Although Google ended active development in January 2021, Tilt Brush remains available on VR app stores and continues to function. Google also open-sourced the code, enabling community-maintained alternatives like Open Brush to provide free versions for PC VR and Meta Quest.

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Tilt Brush: Is there a free version of Tilt Brush?

The official Google Tilt Brush costs $19.99. However, Open Brush (the open-source community version) is completely free and available for PC VR via Steam and on Oculus Quest.

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Tilt Brush: What VR headsets does Tilt Brush support?

Tilt Brush works on HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, Windows Mixed Reality, Valve Index, and PlayStation VR. The open-source Open Brush version also supports PC VR.

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Tilt Brush: Can I export my Tilt Brush creations?

Yes. Tilt Brush creations can be exported as room-scale VR pieces or animated GIFs to share with others. The app does not support direct export to 3D model formats like OBJ or FBX.

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Tilt Brush: Is Tilt Brush good for professional 3D design work?

Tilt Brush is primarily a creative expression and painting tool rather than a professional 3D design tool. It lacks features like layers, editable 3D brushes, and precise refinement controls needed for professional workflows. For professional VR sculpting, Adobe Medium or Quill are better choices.

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