Comparison

SpatialCamera vs Sotial

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

Head to head
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

About

Sotial

This platform allows users to share and experience spatial videos, transforming everyday moments into immersive content. Capture videos with specific iPhone models and share them with a global community, or dive into 3D content on a VR headset.

Highlights
  • Share spatial videos
  • Experience immersive 3D content
  • Seamless VR integration
  • Follow friends and creators
  • Capture with iPhone 15 Pro/Max
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Share and Experience the World in a New Dimension! Sotial is a pioneering social media service that brings spatial video to your fingertips. From the everyday to the extraordinary, Sotial transforms your world into a captivating immersive experience. Share Your Immersive Journey: • Upload and Share: Capture a spatial video with an iPhone 15 Pro/Max or newer and share it with the world through Sotial. Dive into Spatial Video: • Seamless VR Integration: Enjoy an immersive experience by watching spatial videos on your Quest VR headset. • Follow and Engage: Connect with friends and creators, follow their spatial video journeys, and never miss a moment in 3D. Join Sotial today – where your world leaps into the new dimension of social media! Notes: • A Quest headset is required to experience the spatial videos. • Sotial app for Apple Vision Pro is coming soon.

Screenshots

SpatialCamera4 screens
Sotial3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sotial at Free against SpatialCamera's $3.99. Sotial also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). SpatialCamera's advantage is ratings volume (76 vs 5) and chart position (#70 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Sotial is free to download; SpatialCamera costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sotial holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpatialCamera has 76 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpatialCamera ships an update fortnightly, Sotial every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SpatialCamera versus Sotial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpatialCameraSotial
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (76 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings76 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#70 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB337 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHangzhou Xiaoying Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.AmazeVR, Inc.

Customer experience

SpatialCamera

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

Sotial

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SpatialCamera

No in-app purchases

None

Sotial

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpatialCamera free?
SpatialCamera costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sotial free?
Sotial is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SpatialCamera or Sotial?
Sotial is rated higher. SpatialCamera averages 4.1 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Sotial averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do SpatialCamera or Sotial have ads?
Neither SpatialCamera nor Sotial shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpatialCamera or Sotial?
SpatialCamera ships an update fortnightly, and Sotial every 6 days. Most recently, SpatialCamera was updated on September 30, 2026 and Sotial on September 28, 2026.

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