Comparison

i3DSteroidbasic vs Spatial Glass

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

Head to head
About

i3DSteroidbasic

Create and view stereoscopic 3D images and videos on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Supports various input formats, display methods, and includes tools for image adjustment and sharing.

Highlights
  • Auto-align L/R images
  • Supports SBS, MPO input
  • Multiple display methods (SBS, 2D, Anaglyph)
  • Slideshow functionality
  • Take L/R pictures with internal camera
  • Image adjustment and cropping
  • Share to Twitter
Features
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[i3DSteroidfree] is a stereoscopic Universal application for iPhone/iPad/iPod touch. - Auto-alignment L/R images - Input file : L/R independent,SBS,MPO - Over 1000 images WEB Galleries access - Display method : SBS,Mirror,2D,Anaglyph,wiggle,etc - Slide Show - Take L/R pictures with the internal camera. - Adjust L/R image positions and rotation error. - Post the image to Twitter. - Image crop. - Support Flucard. - etc Ver5.76 - Fixed a problem that the input value could not be read in the setting in dark mode - Added a warning that iCloud images can only display thumbnails Ver5.46 Add 'SBS with Border' and 'Para-Cross' option in Stereo mode. Ver5.40 - Fixed the application crash problem when image file is opened from the folder which have large number files. - Fixed the portrait image file orientation problem. - Improved the thumbnails view and the image scrolling performance. Ver5.30 - Added 'Auto save photo from camera' option (default ON) - Changed saving image resolutions (use iPhone/iPad screen resolution) Ver5.20 - Support 3D360 anaglyph viewing. - Support touch scroll in 3D360 VR Viewer. Ver5.11 - Show/Hide Eye Mark - Corrected minor bugs. Ver5.10 - support WiFi connecting between two i3DSteroid for 3D Camera and sending image. - support 3D360 image VR viewer. Ver 5.02 - support bluetooth remote controller for paging Ver5.00 - Update for iOS11

About

Spatial Glass

Experience 3D media playback directly on your iPhone. Convert 2D content to 3D, capture spatial videos and photos with live preview, and enjoy immersive VR content. Supports external displays and AR glasses.

Highlights
  • Instant 3D playback
  • 2D to 3D conversion
  • Auto 3D for cinematic/portrait
  • Capture 3D with live preview
  • Precision 3D control
  • 180° VR support
Features
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Spatial Glass: The Ultimate 3D Media Player for iOS Enjoy seamless playback of spatial and 3D content, complete control over your viewing experience, and high resolution 3D visuals — all from your iPhone. Paired with SpatialGlass, our next generation 3D screen protector with one of a kind prismatic glass technology, you can view spatial and 3D content straight off your iPhone screen, while preserving the 2D display quality you know and love. Want the big screen? Spatial Glass also supports AR glasses and external displays. Key Features: Instant 3D Playback -Tap to view your spatial and SBS photos/videos in 3D. No conversions. No extra steps. 2D to 3D in One Tap -Transform your 2D images and videos into immersive 3D with adjustable strength and focus. Auto 3D for Cinematic & Portrait -Cinematic and portrait-mode captures display automatically in 3D. Capture in 3D with Live Preview -Record spatial videos and take 3D photos while previewing the effect in real time. (iPhone 15 Pro / Pro Max or iPhone 16 required) Precision 3D Control -Easily fine-tune and save 3D depth settings for each photo and video. 180° VR Support -View equirectangular 180° VR photos and videos in immersive 3D with touch + gyro controls.

Screenshots

i3DSteroidbasic4 screens
Spatial Glass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spatial Glass at 75% against i3DSteroidbasic's 32%. Spatial Glass also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (21 vs 4). i3DSteroidbasic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Spatial Glass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. i3DSteroidbasic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spatial Glass holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spatial Glass has 21 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of i3DSteroidbasic's written reviews are positive against 75% of Spatial Glass's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i3DSteroidbasic ships an update every 4 weeks, Spatial Glass every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
i3DSteroidbasic versus Spatial Glass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteri3DSteroidbasicSpatial Glass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.4 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.6% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings421 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB151 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSpmakerMadow G.K.

Customer experience

i3DSteroidbasic

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral31.6%
Negative36.8%

Spatial Glass

All ratings21 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

i3DSteroidbasic

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Spatial Glass

One-time1
  • 3D Access$9.99

Questions

Is i3DSteroidbasic free?
i3DSteroidbasic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spatial Glass free?
Spatial Glass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, i3DSteroidbasic or Spatial Glass?
Spatial Glass is rated higher. i3DSteroidbasic averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Spatial Glass averages 4.4 from 21 ratings.
Do i3DSteroidbasic or Spatial Glass have ads?
Neither i3DSteroidbasic nor Spatial Glass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, i3DSteroidbasic or Spatial Glass?
i3DSteroidbasic ships an update every 4 weeks, and Spatial Glass every 6 weeks. Most recently, i3DSteroidbasic was updated on September 8, 2026 and Spatial Glass on September 9, 2026.

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