Runmaka Cricket is a VR batting trainer made in Taunton, Somerset, which makes it a rare British entry in VR cricket. It isn’t a match game with crowds and fireworks. It’s a virtual net built by cricket coaches, designed to get as many balls at you as possible. Here’s what Runmaka Cricket does on Meta Quest 3 and 3S, how its subscription works and who it’s really for.
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What is Runmaka Cricket?
Runmaka Cricket is made by Runmaka VR Limited. Its official website gives a contact address on St James Street in Taunton, so it’s a Somerset company. The app arrived on the Meta Horizon Store on 6 December 2024, according to AltLab.
The Meta Store files it under learning and sports training rather than games, which tells you a lot. In the developer’s words, “As cricket coaches, we believe batters need to hit a lot of balls!”
How Runmaka training works
The key number is in the store listing. You get a delivery every 5 seconds, which works out at 180 deliveries every 15 minutes. That’s far more balls than you’d usually face in a quarter of an hour in a real net.
The website describes a few ways to train:
- Quick train, for facing as many balls as possible.
- The training room, where you set up your own scripted session to work on a particular part of your game.
- Changing the delivery during a session, so you can work on different areas as you go.
- Recording mode, where you record a session and download the highlights to send to your coach.
That coach-friendly recording is the stand-out feature for me. A junior player can bat at home and send the clips to their coach for feedback before the next training night.
Runmaka Cricket price and subscription
Runmaka is free to download from the Meta Store, according to VRDB. Full premium access is a subscription. The website lists it at £8.99 a month, which it says gives you unlimited training with no ball limits.
Over a year, that adds up to more than most one-off VR cricket games cost. On the other hand, it’s a lot less than regular net hire or bowling machine sessions. Whether it’s good value depends on how often you’ll actually use it.
What do players say?
Runmaka has 3.3 stars from 30 ratings on the store, which VRDB calls Mixed. The written reviews shown on AltLab are much more positive, though. They come from players and coaches who use it for training.
One reviewer says it helped their timing and watching the ball onto the bat. Another says their daughter uses it, and that it’s helped her game through repetition without fear of being hit. A third uses it as a coach and as a form of active visualisation.
The gap between those reviews and the overall score suggests some people expected a different kind of game. If you want matches and stadiums, it isn’t that.
A note for parents
Several reviews mention juniors using Runmaka. Bear in mind that Meta’s Quest headsets are designed for ages 10 and up, with parent-managed accounts for under-13s. Keep sessions short at first and make sure there’s nothing breakable within swinging distance.
Using a VR cricket bat with Runmaka
A training app is exactly where two hands on a proper handle matter. The bat I recommend is the Meta Quest 3 and 3S VR Cricket Bat, which holds a Quest 3 or 3S controller.
The listing doesn’t name any specific bat accessories, so make sure the virtual bat lines up with the real one before a long session. My VR cricket bat guide explains how to set one up.
Comfort and space
Runmaka is played standing and is rated Moderate for comfort on the store. The download is about 917 MB.
At one ball every 5 seconds, you’ll be swinging a lot, so give yourself plenty of clear space and take breaks. My guide to space for VR cricket covers room size, ceilings and guardian setup. If you’re using it as exercise as well, my VR sports and fitness hub has more ideas.
How Runmaka compares with other VR cricket games
Most VR cricket games are built around matches. iB Cricket has leagues and online play, and it’s still the benchmark. See my iB Cricket on Meta Quest 3 guide.
The closest rivals in spirit are CricketX, which is also pitched as a training simulator, and RealBat, which has nets with a voice-controlled bowling machine. My RealBat Cricket VR overview has more on that.
Runmaka’s difference is volume and coaching. It’s about hitting hundreds of balls and sharing the footage, not winning a final.
If you’re wondering whether this kind of practice carries over to real cricket, read what Kent County Cricket players said about VR cricket on Quest 3.
Who is Runmaka Cricket for?
- Club and junior batters who want lots of extra practice at home.
- Coaches who want players to send in recorded sessions.
- Anyone stuck indoors in the British winter or on a rainy evening.
- Not ideal if you want a match game with stadiums and crowds.
Runmaka Cricket FAQ
Is Runmaka Cricket free?
It’s free to download. Full premium access costs £8.99 a month, according to the developer’s website.
Does it work on Quest 3 and 3S?
Yes. The store lists Quest 3 and Quest 3S, as well as Quest 2 and Quest Pro.
Who makes Runmaka?
Runmaka VR Limited, based in Taunton, Somerset.
Final thoughts
Runmaka Cricket is a no-frills virtual net, built by coaches and made in Somerset. For batters and coaches who want volume and feedback, it’s a genuinely interesting option. For match fans, there are better choices. You’ll find all of them in my VR cricket hub.
I’ve also written about CricketX VR, a batting trainer with ball-by-ball delivery controls, and Cover Drive Cricket VR, which has a free version as well as a paid one.
Want to compare every option before you buy? My full list of VR cricket games on Quest 3 and 3S covers all the cricket games I could find on the Meta Store, with UK prices.