Comparison

map 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

map

Create and edit aerial survey missions with advanced waypoint control and elevation data integration. Supports multiple export formats for popular drone software and offers various mission types including 2D, 3D, and circular paths.

Highlights
  • Create and edit mission waypoints on map
  • Save and load missions in iCloud (CSV format)
  • KML/KMZ export for Google Maps, DJI Pilot, DJI Fly
  • CSV export for hdrpano, Litchi
  • Import KML/KMZ for precise AGL
  • Multiple mission types (2D, 3D, Circle, Inception)
  • Elevation data from Open Topo Data and local DEM servers
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Photogrammetry & AGL Mission Planner Map Creator is a professional mission planning tool for photogrammetry, mapping and inspection flights. Create precise AGL (Above Ground Level) flight missions directly on the map with advanced elevation support and flexible grid geometries. Mission Planning Create, edit and visualize waypoints directly on the map: - Flat 2D or true AGL missions with 3D elevation and triangulation - Cross-grid and custom flight paths - Adaptive pitch based on altitude - Smooth flight path algorithms for safe and efficient missions Mission Types - 2D / AGL Grid Mission (cross paths supported) - Orthophoto Cross Mission with elevation - 3D Spherical Mission (double helix, adaptive pitch) - Circle Mission with adaptive pitch - Inception Mission - Vertical Mission with elevation support Elevation & Terrain Data High-quality terrain data ensures precise AGL calculations for every waypoint: Built-in elevation datasets (OpenTopoData): - ASTER 30 m - EU-DEM 25 m - NED 10 m (North America) - GPXZ Advanced users: - Local DEM server support (OpenTopoData, Swisstopo 2 m / 0.5 m, GeoTIFF) - Per-waypoint AGL transformation using high-resolution terrain models Import & Export Maximum compatibility with industry-standard tools: Export (high-resolution elevation for all waypoints) - KMZ for DJI Pilot & DJI Fly - KML for Google Maps & Map Creator import - CSV for hdrpano, Litchi & Litchi Pilot Import - KML to add precise AGL to existing missions - KMZ / WPML from DJI Pilot 2, DJI Fly or other providers DJI Fly / Pilot Workflow - Direct KMZ mission transfer using my DJIKMZInjector macOS/Windows - Seamless integration with DJI remote controllers iCloud Support - Save and load missions via iCloud - CSV-based mission storage for easy sharing and versioning Compatibility - CSV format fully compatible with Litchi Flight Hub - Optimized for iOS 26 and macOS 26 Credits Elevation data powered by OpenTopoData Thanks to Andrew for providing open elevation services. More details: Visit map-creator.com

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

map4 screens
Spatial Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Spatial Camera at Free against map's $29.99. Spatial Camera also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). map's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (2.3 vs 2.0). On ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement 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

Spatial Camera is free to download; map costs $29.99 up front. Spatial Camera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per year. map asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

map holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of map's written reviews are positive against 44% of Spatial Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

map ships an update every 3 months, Spatial Camera every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
map versus Spatial Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermapSpatial Camera
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews44.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKilian EiseneggerKenneth Kao

Customer experience

map

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

Spatial Camera

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

In-app purchases

None

map

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Spatial Camera

Subscriptions1
  • Spatial Camera3 Days trial$7.991 Year

Questions

Is map free?
map costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spatial Camera free?
Spatial Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, map or Spatial Camera?
map is rated higher. map averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Spatial Camera averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do map or Spatial Camera have ads?
Neither map nor Spatial Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, map or Spatial Camera?
map ships an update every 3 months, and Spatial Camera every 5 weeks. Most recently, map was updated on September 22, 2026 and Spatial Camera on October 5, 2026.

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