i3DSteroid vs Shader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i3DSteroid
View and create stereoscopic images and videos on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Supports various input formats and display methods, including smart glasses. Offers tools for image adjustment, saving, and sharing.
- Auto-align L/R images
- Supports SBS, MPO, and spatial photos
- Multiple display methods (SBS, Anaglyph, Wiggle)
- Smart glasses support (XREAL Air2, VITURE One)
- Take L/R pictures with internal camera
- Adjust L/R image positions and rotation
- Save and slideshow displayed images
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[i3DSteroid] is a stereoscopic Universal application for iPhone/iPad/iPod touch. - Auto-alignment L/R images - Input file : L/R independent,SBS,MPO,spatial photos - Over 1000 images WEB Galleries access - Display method : SBS,Mirror,2D,Anaglyph,wiggle,etc - Support for smart glasses such as XREAL Air2/VITURE One - Save displayed image. - Slide Show - Take L/R pictures with the internal camera. - Adjust L/R image positions and rotation error. - Post the image to Twitter/Facebook. - Image crop. - Support Flucard. - etc
Shader
This photo editor offers intuitive tools to create unique images. It features RAW camera support, manual controls for focus and exposure, and a vast library of effects. Users can also modify rotation, order, and shade styles for a personalized touch.
- RAW camera support
- Manual camera controls
- Hundreds of effects
- Modify rotation, order, and shade style
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Be unique! With Shader, creating unique stand-out photos is reduced to the most simple and intuitive level. Features: • RAW camera support • Manual camera controls including Focus, Exposure and White Balance adjustments • Hundreds of great effects • Modify Rotation, Order, and Shade Style
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Shader at Free against i3DSteroid's $2.99. Shader also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). i3DSteroid's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On ratings volume, 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
Shader is free to download; i3DSteroid costs $2.99 up front. Shader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. i3DSteroid asks for nothing beyond the download.
i3DSteroid holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of i3DSteroid's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shader's.
i3DSteroid ships an update every 3 weeks, Shader every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i3DSteroid | Shader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (38 ratings) — better | 4.0 (48 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 38 | 48 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spmaker | Woodsign |
Customer experience
i3DSteroid
Shader
In-app purchases
i3DSteroid
No in-app purchases
Shader
- Shader All Filters$0.99
