Comparison

Metaspace vs LayerMapper MApp

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

Head to head
About

Metaspace

Create 3D drawings on an infinite canvas using realistic brushes and Apple Pencil support. Explore your creations in AR, overlay them on 3D scans, or create animated walkthroughs. Ideal for concept art, mind mapping, and creative exploration.

Highlights
  • 3D drawing on infinite canvas
  • Photorealistic pressure/tilt sensitive brushes
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Augmented Reality (AR) mode
  • Import USDZ files
  • Create animated walkthroughs
  • Landscape and split-screen support
Features
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A powerful sketchbook made with technology of the 21st century. Metaspace gives you the ability to draw in three dimensions, on an infinitely expanding canvas. There are no limits to your creativity. Complete support for the Apple Pencil, however drawing with fingers is just as rewarding! Draw with photorealistic pressure/tilt sensitive pencils, pens and markers. Use it to: - Quickly draw out some ideas for a 3D concept - Take complex mind-mapping notes - Explore your creative side and develop your ability to draw in 3D - Draw on top of 3D scans and other imported 3D files (.usdz only) - Create animated walkthroughs through drawings and models Metaspace uses touch camera controls, meaning that you use familiar multi-touch gestures to move around in the space, whilst using very little battery power. You may also turn on AR mode for something more exciting, where Metaspace will detect the world around you with the back camera, and you will find yourself walking inside of your drawing. Also: - Full Apple Pencil support on iPad - Now available on Apple Silicon Mac - Complete landscape/horizontal orientation support, including split screen (on iPad and Mac) Stay creative. rk Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LayerMapper MApp

Transform your mobile device into a professional projection mapping and real-time animation controller. Create complex visual compositions with advanced features for live performers and visual artists.

Highlights
  • Advanced clip grid system with custom shaders
  • Unlimited layers and composition options
  • Multiple output meshes with geometry correction
  • Projection laser and atmospherics effects
  • Real-time animation and BPM sync
  • Preset system for instant recall
  • High-performance Metal-accelerated rendering
Features
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LayerMapper MApp – Professional Projection Mapping & Real-Time Animation Turn your iPhone or iPad into a high-end projection mapping controller. The ultimate tool for VJs, live performers, and visual artists who need desktop-class power in a mobile format – from a single projector to a full multi-surface show. KEY FEATURES: CLIP GRID & INPUTS Unlimited clips per layer for total creative freedom. Photos and videos straight from your Photo Library. Dual Camera Input: use the front and back cameras at the same time as two live sources. HDMI Capture via USB grabber (UVC) – bring in any console, camera, or computer. YouTube Input and Web/URL Input – play videos or load any live web page onto your meshes. Custom GLSL shaders, NDI Input, and Camera Input. AI Shader Generator, plus AI Shader Input received from other devices via multicast. Audio-Reactive: drive shader and clip parameters live from music or the microphone. Cue Points and a frame-accurate Clip Timeline for repeatable shows. Fast tap-to-assign workflow with thumbnail previews. UNLIMITED COMPOSITION Unlimited layers – build compositions as complex as your vision requires. Professional Blend Modes: Normal, Add, Multiply, Screen, Overlay, Alpha. MESHES & GEOMETRY Multiple output meshes for complex, real-world surfaces. Advanced correction: multi-point keystone, homography, circular meshes, and Bézier curves. Assign clips or whole layers to meshes; full Z-order and instant visibility control. PROJECTION LASERS Create stunning laser-style beam shows using projectors and atmospheric haze. Record slice motion with live clip textures and save it as reusable presets. ANIMATION & SYNC Real-time corner recording (30 FPS), overdub layering, and seamless loops. BPM Sync & Ableton Link – stay perfectly in time with music hardware and software across the network. CONTROL SURFACES MIDI Learn: map any control to external MIDI controllers – faders, pads, and knobs. DMX / Art-Net: integrate with professional lighting rigs and trigger DMX live. STREAMING & NETWORK OUTPUT Live Streaming: broadcast your Output straight to YouTube, Facebook, or a custom RTMP endpoint. Direct-LAN to TV: send your Output over the local network to the LayerMapper receiver on Xiaomi TV Box, and similar devices – no cables required. PRESET SYSTEM 16 instant recall slots (P1-P16) for live switching. Save entire setups: meshes, layers, media, and automations. HIGH-PERFORMANCE OUTPUT 60 FPS Metal-accelerated rendering. Clean HDMI Output: a dedicated video feed with no UI clutter. External Player companion app for remote playback and control, with AirPlay support. Performance Mode (maximum frame rate) and Realtime Mode (original FPS). REQUIREMENTS: iOS 17.0 or later (Metal-supported devices). Access: Camera, Microphone, Photo Library, and Local Network (Ableton Link, Direct-LAN, NDI, multicast). External MIDI and Art-Net/DMX optional. HDMI or AirPlay for external display. REQUIRES IN-APP PURCHASE • 30-DAY FREE TRIAL SUBSCRIPTIONS (auto-renewable): • Monthly: $11.00/month – 30-day free trial for new subscribers. • Yearly: $44.00/year – 30-day free trial for new subscribers. • Lifetime: $88.00 one-time – permanent access, no subscription. TERMS: • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Free trial converts to paid unless cancelled at least 24 hours before it ends. • Subscription auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends; your account is charged within 24 hours before renewal. • Manage or cancel in your Account Settings. Any unused trial is forfeited on purchase. PRIVACY: We do not collect, store, or share your personal data. All media stays on your device. Purchases are processed securely by Apple. SUPPORT: layermapper@gmail.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://layermapper.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://layermapper.com/privacy

Screenshots

Metaspace4 screens
LayerMapper MApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Metaspace at free with in-app purchases against LayerMapper MApp's subscription. Metaspace also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Metaspace sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and LayerMapper MApp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metaspace ships an update every 5 days, LayerMapper MApp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Metaspace versus LayerMapper MApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetaspaceLayerMapper MApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (88 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings88 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.5 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRafal KopiecDenis Grzechnik

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Metaspace

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock Metaspace - 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • Unlock Metaspace - 1 Year$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Metaspace - Lifetime$24.99
3 purchases

LayerMapper MApp

Subscriptions2
  • LayerMapper1 Month trial$11.001 Month
  • LayerMapper Subscription Yearly$45.001 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime License$89.00

Questions

Is Metaspace free?
Metaspace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LayerMapper MApp free?
LayerMapper MApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Metaspace or LayerMapper MApp have ads?
Neither Metaspace nor LayerMapper MApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metaspace or LayerMapper MApp?
Metaspace ships an update every 5 days, and LayerMapper MApp every 3 weeks. Most recently, Metaspace was updated on October 23, 2026 and LayerMapper MApp on October 7, 2026.

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