Zocus vs Spatial Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zocus
Wirelessly control the zoom and focus of your DSLR camera lens using two touchscreen sliders. This app connects via Bluetooth to a 3D printable rig, offering precise adjustments for filmmakers and photographers. It's also an accessible solution for users with limited hand dexterity.
- Wireless zoom and focus control
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Customizable rig attachments
- Lens calibration and presets
- Open-source design files
- Wide rotation sweep (90 degrees)
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Zocus gives you remote control of the Zoom and Focus of your DSLR Camera Lens. Move the two touchscreen sliders and control the Zoom or Focus of your Lens - wirelessly. The App works via Bluetooth to drive the 3D Printable Zocus Rig to control the Lens. Download the part files, code and guide at Zocus.co.uk The Rig was designed as part of a BBC Documentary about designers helping people with disabilities - in this case how to operate a Camera Lens with limited dexterity in your hands. However, the App and Rig has been popular with filmmakers and photographers alike. Customise it to suit your creative needs. Features include: - Wide Zoom/Focus sweep (90 degrees rotation). - High Torque. - Allows calibration and saves pre-set lenses. - Able to design your own lens attachments. - Open Source code, component files and instructions. This project was brought together by: * Jude Pullen - Concept & Zocus Rig design * Ross Atkin - Zocus Rig firmware * Akram Hussein - Zocus iOS App and Zocus.co.uk development
Spatial Camera
Record 3D spatial videos and photos in 4K HDR. Export content for playback on VR headsets, 3D TVs, or Apple Vision Pro. Convert existing videos to 3D Side-by-Side format.
- Capture 4K HDR spatial video
- Export in 3D Side-by-Side format
- Convert existing spatial videos
- View both cameras during capture
- Supports Lock Screen Capture
- Apple Log video format support
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Capture 3D 4K HDR Spatial Videos & Photos. Export and view on Apple Vision Pro or any VR headsets & 3D TVs. • Capture videos up to 4K/30fps, or 1080p/60fps with HDR • Fully supports Apple's new spatial video & photo format • Export in 3D Side-by-Side format and play it on any VR headsets or 3D TVs • Convert existing spatial videos to 2D or 3D SBS format • View both cameras while capturing • Capture spatial photos on iPhone 15 Pro or later. • Supports Lock Screen Capture • Apple Log video format support Supported Devices: • iPhone 15 Pro • iPhone 15 Pro Max • iPhone 16 • iPhone 16 Plus • iPhone 16 Pro • iPhone 16 Pro Max • iPhone 17 • iPhone 17 Pro • iPhone 17 Pro Max This app requires an active subscription, and comes with a free trial. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zocus at none against Spatial Camera's 1. Zocus also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Spatial Camera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per year. Zocus asks for nothing beyond the download.
Zocus ships an update every 3 days, Spatial Camera every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zocus | Spatial Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 44.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ross Atkin | Kenneth Kao |
Customer experience
Zocus
Spatial Camera
In-app purchases
Zocus
No in-app purchases
Spatial Camera
- Spatial Camera3 Days trial$7.991 Year
