Spatial Scenes vs ARSound3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spatial Scenes
Immerse yourself in virtual environments with positionally aware spatial audio. Experience realistic soundscapes that adapt to your head movements, creating a sense of presence. Explore free scenes or unlock more through in-app purchases.
- Spatial audio immersion
- AirPods Pro head tracking
- Positionally aware sound
- Virtual environment experience
- Multiple free scenes
- In-app purchases for additional scenes
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Note: Requires AirPods Pro for head tracking Close your eyes and relax. Drift away to another reality with the immersion of spatial audio. With the AirPods Pro motion tracking, you can experience positionally aware audio that makes it feel like you're in a virtual environment. Includes several free scenes to experience. If you like them, additional scenes are available as an in app purchase. If the head tracking does not work, please check these things: 1. Settings > Privacy > Motion & Fitness > Spatial Scenes is enabled 2. AirPods Pro are updated to the latest firmware
ARSound3D
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【Main Features】 ・Apple Watch support ・Repeat playback ・VoiceOver support ・English support ・Text input / speech ・Camera text scanning ・Barcode / QR code scanning ・In-app purchase to remove ads ―― About This App ―― ARSound3D is a spatial media player that lets you place your own music, video, and photo files in AR or virtual space. With its custom-tuned audio engine, ARSound3D supports spatial audio and 3D sound. Music and videos placed in space feel more immersive than ordinary playback. ARSound3D also supports text input and speech. You can enter text manually or scan text with the camera, then have it read aloud using Apple’s built-in TTS. Speech audio can be played from the front, right, left, or back, creating a spatial speech experience. Use your photos, music, videos, text, and code information to design your own space of sound, visuals, and words. Create your own immersive media space by placing sound, video, images, and speech around you. ARSound3D is useful not only for music playback, but also for background listening, study, creative recording, and social media content creation. You can capture your AR scenes with video recording or screenshots, making it easy to save and share your spatial media experience. ―― Main Features ―― • Custom-tuned high-quality audio playback • Dynamic spatial playback for mono audio sources Sound moves through space in response to camera movement. ※ Audio is played in mono. • Spatial stereo playback Left and right audio can be separated and placed in space. The sound source is fixed, creating a wider stereo experience. ※ The sound position is fixed and does not move dynamically. • Text input / speech Entered text can be read aloud using Apple’s built-in TTS. Speech can play from the front, right, left, or back. • Camera text scanning Scan text with the camera and insert it into the text input field. Scanned text can be copied or read aloud. • Barcode / QR code scanning Supports JAN / EAN, QR codes, book codes, Code39, Code128, DataMatrix, PDF417, and some GS1-related codes. Scanned content can be displayed and copied as text. ※ Some codes may not be read correctly depending on the device, print quality, and capture conditions. • Background playback and Apple Watch support Music can continue playing while using other apps or when the screen is locked. Playback, pause, next/previous track, and repeat controls are available from iPhone, Lock Screen, and Apple Watch. • Wired earphones recommended, with Bluetooth support Wired earphones are recommended for the best spatial audio experience. Bluetooth earphones are also supported. • Freely place photos, videos, and music files in AR / virtual space • Selfie AR support and camera switching • Simple UI with operation guides • Video recording and screenshot features • Earn points by watching ads Basic features can be used for free. An in-app purchase is available to remove ads. ―― Notes ―― ※ This app does not support web streaming playback. Please prepare music, video, and image files stored on your device. ※ The code scanning feature is a general-purpose aid for reading barcodes and QR codes. Some codes may not be read correctly depending on the device, print quality, and capture conditions. ―― Requirements ―― This app supports devices with an A14 Bionic chip or later, or an M-series chip. Examples: iPhone 12 or later, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPad Air (4th generation) or later, iPad (10th generation) or later, iPad mini (6th generation) or later, iPad Pro with M1 chip or later. The app may not work properly on unsupported devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Spatial Scenes at none against ARSound3D's shown. Spatial Scenes also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Spatial Scenes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ARSound3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Spatial Scenes ships an update weekly, ARSound3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spatial Scenes | ARSound3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Chen | Kengo Matsumoto |
In-app purchases
Spatial Scenes
- Unlock all Plus scenes$1.99
ARSound3D
- Remove Ads$3.99









