Comparison

i3DSteroidbasic vs SLImageViewer

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

SLImageViewer

Features
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SL.ImageViewer is a fast and straightforward image viewer for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open individual images or entire folders, browse your collection with ease, and inspect every detail in full screen, at actual pixel size, or with the built-in magnifier. SLImageViewer also includes practical image-editing tools. Rotate, flip, crop, and resize your images. Adjust brightness, contrast, and white balance, apply automatic enhancement, or create grayscale and inverted versions. Image information and camera data are presented in a clear, structured layout. Selected metadata—including the description, photographer, capture date, location, and copyright information—can be edited directly. Images can then be shared or converted to another format. The responsive ribbon automatically adapts to the available screen size, providing convenient access to every feature across all supported devices. Key features: • Open individual images or complete image folders • Browse quickly using the filmstrip • Slideshow and full-screen modes • Pixel-perfect 100% view • Built-in magnifier for fine details • Gesture and scroll-wheel navigation • Rotate and flip images horizontally or vertically • Freeform cropping and predefined image sizes • Resize images by percentage • Adjust brightness, contrast, and white balance • Automatic image enhancement • Grayscale and inversion effects • Undo and redo editing steps • View file, camera, and EXIF information • Edit selected image metadata • Share images and convert between image formats • Light or dark viewing background • Thumbnail caching for faster browsing • German and English interface • Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Screenshots

i3DSteroidbasic4 screens
SLImageViewer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SLImageViewer at every 4 days against i3DSteroidbasic's every 6 weeks. i3DSteroidbasic's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i3DSteroidbasic ships an update every 6 weeks, SLImageViewer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
i3DSteroidbasic versus SLImageViewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteri3DSteroidbasicSLImageViewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpmakerStefan Lux Dr

In-app purchases

None

i3DSteroidbasic

No in-app purchases

None

SLImageViewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is i3DSteroidbasic free?
i3DSteroidbasic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SLImageViewer free?
SLImageViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do i3DSteroidbasic or SLImageViewer have ads?
Neither i3DSteroidbasic nor SLImageViewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, i3DSteroidbasic or SLImageViewer?
i3DSteroidbasic ships an update every 6 weeks, and SLImageViewer every 4 days. Most recently, i3DSteroidbasic was updated on November 1, 2026 and SLImageViewer on November 6, 2026.

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