Comparison

CrossCam vs Spatial Camera

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

Head to head
About

CrossCam

Create and view stereoscopic 3D photos with a single device. Connect two devices for simultaneous capture. Offers real-time 3D previews and automatic alignment for stunning, glasses-free 3D images.

Highlights
  • Create and view 3D photos
  • Single or dual device capture
  • Real-time 3D preview
  • Automatic picture alignment
  • Built-in editing tools
  • Glasses-free 3D viewing
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You only need one device to make and see 3D with CrossCam, but if you have two devices you can connect them using CrossCam to capture from both simultaneously. CrossCam is the easiest way to make 3D pictures. The pictures you make with it are 3D just like 3D movies or VR but without any glasses or headset needed! To see the 3D, all you have to do is cross your eyes carefully and CrossCam even has a built in tutorial to teach you how to do it. CrossCam even lets you see your 3D picture before it's complete so you can tell how it will turn out in real time! - full and instant control over the overall depth and quality of the picture - automatic alignment of pictures - no need to have an expensive setup with two cameras - no more capturing in the field and just hoping it works out in post when you get back home - no more aligning with "ghosts" of previous captures - no more trudging through uploading to your computer to stitch, align, and process - built-in editing for fixing misalignment and preserving the stereo window - on screen help to make sure you get the images on the right sides every time While developing CrossCam I've been bringing it along on several scenic trips and I'm sure glad I've had it with me. Thanks to CrossCam, the memories I have from those trips are now preserved in stunning 3D. I can confidently say it makes 3D photography a breeze and I hope it helps you too! If you have any trouble, questions, or feedback, please email me@kra2008.com. I'm happy to coach, fix bugs, and hear your ideas.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

Screenshots

CrossCam4 screens
Spatial Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CrossCam at 90% against Spatial Camera's 44%. CrossCam also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Spatial Camera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per year. CrossCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CrossCam holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CrossCam has 50 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of CrossCam's written reviews are positive against 44% of Spatial Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CrossCam ships an update every 3 weeks, Spatial Camera every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CrossCam versus Spatial Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossCamSpatial Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (50 ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings50 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin AndersonKenneth Kao

Customer experience

CrossCam

All ratings50 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%

Spatial Camera

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

CrossCam

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Spatial Camera

Subscriptions1
  • Spatial Camera3 Days trial$7.991 Year

Questions

Is CrossCam free?
CrossCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spatial Camera free?
Spatial Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CrossCam or Spatial Camera?
CrossCam is rated higher. CrossCam averages 4.8 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Spatial Camera averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do CrossCam or Spatial Camera have ads?
Neither CrossCam nor Spatial Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CrossCam or Spatial Camera?
CrossCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spatial Camera every 5 weeks. Most recently, CrossCam was updated on September 21, 2026 and Spatial Camera on September 26, 2026.

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