Comparison

SpatialCamera vs Spatial Media Toolkit

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

Spatial Media Toolkit

Transform your 2D photos and videos into immersive 3D Spatial experiences using advanced AI. Add adjustable depth, trim content, and convert to VR formats. Batch process entire folders and save your creations for later viewing on devices like Vision Pro or Quest.

Highlights
  • AI-powered 2D to 3D Spatial conversion
  • Adjustable depth slider
  • Video trimming
  • VR side-by-side conversion
  • Batch folder conversion
  • Save to Photos or Files
Features
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Convert any 2D photo or video to 3D Spatial! - Using our cutting-edge AI, step into photos and videos as if you're there - Use the slider to add just the right amount of depth - Trim videos before converting to select just what section you want - Convert Spatial to VR side-by-side - Batch convert entire folders and albums at once - Save to Photos or Files to view alongside your other Spatial media - Convert side-by-side and top-and-bottom VR media to Spatial Convert on the go and send to your Vision Pro or Quest for viewing later. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://strangemesa.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

SpatialCamera4 screens
Spatial Media Toolkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Spatial Media Toolkit at Free against SpatialCamera's $3.99. Spatial Media Toolkit also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (65% vs 52%). SpatialCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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

Spatial Media Toolkit is free to download; SpatialCamera costs $3.99 up front. Spatial Media Toolkit sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SpatialCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spatial Media Toolkit holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76 and 145 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of SpatialCamera's written reviews are positive against 65% of Spatial Media Toolkit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpatialCamera ships an update fortnightly, Spatial Media Toolkit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SpatialCamera versus Spatial Media Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpatialCameraSpatial Media Toolkit
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (76 ratings)4.5 (145 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews64.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings76145 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Xiaoying Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.Strange Mesa

Customer experience

SpatialCamera

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

Spatial Media Toolkit

All ratings145 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive64.9%
Neutral9.5%
Negative25.7%

Bugs and requests

SpatialCamera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Spatial Media Toolkit

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes during video conversion
  • Rendering fails for longer videos (5+ minutes)
  • Side-by-side video conversion fails
  • Zero-byte files created on conversion failure
  • App force closes on certain OS versions (Sequoia beta)
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  • Rendering stops when user walks behind video
  • Videos get stuck in loading state indefinitely
  • Converted videos won't play properly
  • Photos/panoramas not viewable in visionOS 2.0
  • Depth slider has no effect
  • Cross-eye/Wiggle settings not remembered on timeline
  • Saved videos convert to 2D instead of 3D
  • Hidden folder save functionality broken
  • Performance issues on Mac Pro despite high core count
  • Restore purchases required repeatedly

Requested features

15 requests
  • Batch processing for multiple files
  • Default output type setting to avoid manual changes
  • MPO stereo image format support
  • 2D to VR 180/360 degree conversion
  • Manual depth adjustment (select regions to adjust depth)
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  • Video trimming capability
  • Full video preview without rendering
  • Auto-rename files when saving
  • Preserve original file dates
  • Larger preview window
  • Phone rotation capability in preview
  • Multi-threaded/multi-core processing optimization
  • Error messaging for failed conversions
  • Background conversion processing
  • Load images from file system (not just Photos library)

In-app purchases

None

SpatialCamera

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Spatial Media Toolkit

Subscriptions4
  • Spatial Media Toolkit Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Spatial Media Toolkit Pro3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Spatial Media Toolkit Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Spatial Media Toolkit Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Spatial Media Toolkit Pro$39.99
  • Spatial Media Toolkit Pro$59.99

Questions

Is SpatialCamera free?
SpatialCamera costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spatial Media Toolkit free?
Spatial Media Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SpatialCamera or Spatial Media Toolkit?
Spatial Media Toolkit is rated higher. SpatialCamera averages 4.1 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Spatial Media Toolkit averages 4.5 from 145 ratings.
Do SpatialCamera or Spatial Media Toolkit have ads?
Neither SpatialCamera nor Spatial Media Toolkit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpatialCamera or Spatial Media Toolkit?
SpatialCamera ships an update fortnightly, and Spatial Media Toolkit every 3 weeks. Most recently, SpatialCamera was updated on September 26, 2026 and Spatial Media Toolkit on September 22, 2026.

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