i3DMovieCam vs SpatialCamera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i3DMovieCam
Capture 3D videos and still images using dual cameras on compatible iPhones. On other models, record video from a single camera. Enjoy unique shooting angles and focal lengths for a distinct 3D experience.
- Dual-camera 3D shooting
- Single-camera video recording
- Adjustable angles, focal lengths, and f-stops
- Video and still image capture
- In-app purchase for recording function
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This app works on iPhone Xs, 11, and 12 with the 3D shooting feature. On other models, it is limited to recording video from a single camera. You can shoot video/still images using the two side-by-side cameras on the back of the iPhone XS/11/12. On other models, it is limited to recording video from a single camera. The two cameras have different angles of view, focal lengths, and f-stops, so don't expect too much, but you can enjoy 3D shooting at ease. The recording function requires an in-app purchase, but all other functions are free.
SpatialCamera
Capture and convert spatial photos and videos on compatible iPhones. Relive memories in 3D on XR headsets and convert 2D photos to spatial format using AI.
- Spatial photo capture
- Spatial video capture (up to 4K HDR)
- Time-lapse mode
- 2D photo to spatial photo conversion (AI)
- Batch transcoding
- Convert between SBS, HOU, and spatial formats
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With SpatialCamera, you can begin capturing Spatial Photo and Spatial Video on iPhone as far back as the iPhone Xs*, save life’s precious moments in 3D, convert spatial video/photo into other 3D video/photo formats and relive those memories on XR headsets. **Spatial Capture** - Supports capturing spatial photos - Supports capturing spatial videos up to 4K and HDR format (on select devices) - Supports time-lapse mode - Supports launching Spatial Camera from the lock screen (iOS 18). - Supports camera control button (iPhone 16 series). **Image and Video Transcoding** - Supports conversion between traditional SBS, HOU formats and spatial photo/video formats - Supports batch transcoding - Supports 2D photo conversion to spatial photo (powered by on-device AI model) * Devices with better support for Spatial Capture iPhone 16 Series iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 12 iPhone 12 mini iPhone 11 iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) *For other devices with different camera layouts, they will operate under the following compatibility modes: Compatibility Mode 1: Utilizes the telescope and wide-angle lenses for spatial capture, primarily focusing on the perspective of the telephoto lens. Drawback: Requires maintaining a longer distance from the subject. Compatibility Mode 2: Rotates the device to keep the wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle lenses on the same horizontal line. Drawback: The captured image will be cropped a lot. *AD: If you have an Apple Vision Pro, we invite you to try our newly launched, all-in-one local video player **SpatialVideos**, designed exclusively for visionOS. https://apps.apple.com/app/spatialvideos/id6450283181
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: i3DMovieCam at Free against SpatialCamera's $3.99. i3DMovieCam also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (80% vs 52%). SpatialCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (76 vs 7). On update cadence, ads 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
i3DMovieCam is free to download; SpatialCamera costs $3.99 up front. i3DMovieCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SpatialCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.
i3DMovieCam holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpatialCamera has 76 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of i3DMovieCam's written reviews are positive against 52% of SpatialCamera's.
i3DMovieCam ships an update every 3 weeks, SpatialCamera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i3DMovieCam | SpatialCamera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better | 4.1 (76 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 52.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 76 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spmaker | Hangzhou Xiaoying Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
i3DMovieCam
SpatialCamera
In-app purchases
i3DMovieCam
- Enables video recording$1.99
SpatialCamera
No in-app purchases
Questions
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