i3DSteroid vs ZipPix3D
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
ZipPix3D
Easily create and share stunning 3D stereo pictures and stereocards. Enhance your photos with custom borders, tints, and aspect ratios. Print directly from your device or view in various 3D formats.
- Create 3D stereo pictures and stereocards
- Customizable borders, aspect ratios, and tints
- Multiple 3D viewing formats
- Direct printing via AirPrint
- Save and share 3D photos instantly
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ZipPix3D is your toolkit for creating, sharing, and printing 3D stereo pictures and stereocards - Go from taking 2 photos to sharing your 3D photo on social media in seconds - Save your 3D picture to your photo roll or message it to a friend - Choose a border size, corner radius, and pick a color from your image to make your image pop! - Choose the perfect picture aspect ratio to frame your picture - Zoom and drag your image to compose it within the frame - Choose your favorite format from 11 popular 3D formats - Add grayscale or sepia tinting for an antique look - Create red/cyan anaglyph images for viewing with 3D glasses - Create stereocards for viewing with a stereoscope in 7" x 3 1/2" and 6" x 4" sizes - Create cross-view 6" x 4" stereocards for viewing without extra equipment - Create parallel free-view images for free-viewing or viewing with London Stereoscopic Company's LITE OWL viewer - Use Apple AirPrint to print your photos directly from your iPhone and iPad - Calibrate your printer for precise borderless output
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ZipPix3D at 5.0 against i3DSteroid's 4.4. ZipPix3D also leads on chart position (#190 vs unranked). i3DSteroid's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 1) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On update cadence, ads, 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
i3DSteroid costs $2.99 and ZipPix3D $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ZipPix3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: i3DSteroid has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
i3DSteroid ships an update every 3 weeks, ZipPix3D fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i3DSteroid | ZipPix3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (38 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #190 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spmaker | Charles Hacala |
Customer experience
i3DSteroid
ZipPix3D
In-app purchases
i3DSteroid
No in-app purchases
ZipPix3D
No in-app purchases
