Comparison

i3DMovieCam vs SpatialCamera

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

i3DMovieCam3 screens
SpatialCamera4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i3DMovieCam ships an update every 3 weeks, SpatialCamera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
i3DMovieCam versus SpatialCamera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteri3DMovieCamSpatialCamera
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better4.1 (76 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better52.1% of reviews
Number of ratings776 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpmakerHangzhou Xiaoying Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

i3DMovieCam

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

SpatialCamera

All ratings76 ratings
Positive76.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral13.7%
Negative34.2%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

i3DMovieCam

One-time1
  • Enables video recording$1.99
None

SpatialCamera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is i3DMovieCam free?
i3DMovieCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpatialCamera free?
SpatialCamera costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, i3DMovieCam or SpatialCamera?
i3DMovieCam is rated higher. i3DMovieCam averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while SpatialCamera averages 4.1 from 76 ratings.
Do i3DMovieCam or SpatialCamera have ads?
Neither i3DMovieCam nor SpatialCamera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, i3DMovieCam or SpatialCamera?
i3DMovieCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and SpatialCamera fortnightly. Most recently, i3DMovieCam was updated on September 8, 2026 and SpatialCamera on September 17, 2026.

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