Comparison

i3DSteroid360 vs taption encoder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

i3DSteroid360

This app aligns and views 360-degree stereoscopic images captured by spherical cameras. It processes equirectangular images to create a 3D effect, allowing users to experience immersive stereoscopic views.

Highlights
  • 3D360 equirectangular alignment
  • VR viewing
  • Stereoscopic image processing
  • Supports spherical cameras
  • Immersive VR experience
Features
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Ricoh's Theta and others, spherical panorama cameras became readily available, and by using VR viewer everyone can enjoy full spherical stereoscopic images with immersive feeling. Unfortunately, even if you view same image on the left and right with the VR viewer, you will not get a stereoscopic effect. You need two equirectangular images shot at the same distance from the subjects, called "cha-cha shot" for decent stereoscopic effects. In case of twin spherical shots on THETA for 3D360 photo, special image processing is required for the geometrical alignment, which is different from regular non spherical 3D images such as; 1) No cropping allowed in the equirectangular images and the deformation have to be kept within the equirectangular shape. 2) Pseudo stereoscopic parts exist in parts of the equirectangular pair have to be swapped for decent stereo. This i3DSteroid360 APP is for 3D360 equirectangular alignment and VR viewing application. Ver1.60 - Fixed the application crash problem when image file is opened from the folder which have large number files. - Fixed the portrait image file orientation problem. - Improved the thumbnails view and the image scrolling performance.

About

taption encoder

Features
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Taption Encoder is a high-performance video encoder designed to simplify playback and conversion across a wide range of media formats. Import footage from cameras, downloaded media, archived files, and professional production codecs, then convert it into efficient H.265 / HEVC video. Output is available in MP4 and MOV, with a streamlined workflow designed to deliver consistent results without complicated configuration. Convert individual videos or import an entire folder for continuous batch processing. Folder-based encoding reduces repetitive file selection and provides an efficient workflow for converting large collections of media. Integrated software-codec playback allows you to open and inspect a broad range of video files directly within the app. Preview source media, check compatibility before encoding, and review completed output without leaving Taption Encoder. Key Features • Efficient H.265 / HEVC video conversion • MP4 and MOV output support • Folder-based batch encoding • Input support for more than 70 video formats and codecs • Integrated playback for inspecting a wide range of media files • Streamlined encoding with minimal configuration • Hardware or software processing paths selected according to the source format and device capabilities Supported Output • H.265 / HEVC + MP4 • H.265 / HEVC + MOV Major Supported Input Formats and Codecs Taption Encoder supports more than 70 input formats and codecs, including: MP4, MOV / QuickTime, M4V, H.264 / AVC, H.265 / HEVC, AV1, Dolby Vision HEVC, ProRes, WebM, MKV, AVI / DivX, MPEG-TS, MTS, M2TS, MPEG / VOB, 3GP / 3G2, MXF, DV, OGG / OGV / OGM, FLV / F4V, WMV / ASF, VP9, VP8, MPEG-4 Visual, MPEG-2 Video, MPEG-1 Video, Motion JPEG, JPEG 2000, Apple Animation, Cinepak, Sorenson Video, RealMedia / RealVideo, ProRes RAW, VC-1, FFV1, HuffYUV, Ut Video, MagicYUV, GoPro CineForm, DNxHD / DNxHR, PNG Video, YUV Video, and raw video streams such as H.264, H.265, HEVC, IVF, OBU, Y4M, AV1, M1V, M2V, and VC1. Taption Encoder is a practical video utility for anyone who needs to convert, organize, preview, and inspect media across a wide variety of formats. Actual compatibility and processing behavior may vary depending on the container structure, codec profile, file condition, and device capabilities.

Screenshots

i3DSteroid3604 screens
taption encoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: taption encoder at Free against i3DSteroid360's $1.99. i3DSteroid360's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

taption encoder is free to download; i3DSteroid360 costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i3DSteroid360 ships an update every 6 days, taption encoder every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
i3DSteroid360 versus taption encoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteri3DSteroid360taption encoder
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpmakerYongyeon Yu

In-app purchases

None

i3DSteroid360

No in-app purchases

None

taption encoder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is i3DSteroid360 free?
i3DSteroid360 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is taption encoder free?
taption encoder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do i3DSteroid360 or taption encoder have ads?
Neither i3DSteroid360 nor taption encoder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, i3DSteroid360 or taption encoder?
i3DSteroid360 ships an update every 6 days, and taption encoder every 2 weeks. Most recently, i3DSteroid360 was updated on September 23, 2026 and taption encoder on October 1, 2026.

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