Comparison

SpatialCamera 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

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 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

SpatialCamera4 screens
Spatial Glass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Spatial Glass at Free against SpatialCamera's $3.99. Spatial Glass also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 52%) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). SpatialCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On ads, device support 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 Glass is free to download; SpatialCamera costs $3.99 up front. Spatial Glass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SpatialCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spatial Glass holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of SpatialCamera's written reviews are positive against 75% of Spatial Glass's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpatialCamera ships an update fortnightly, Spatial Glass every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SpatialCamera versus Spatial Glass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpatialCameraSpatial Glass
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (76 ratings)4.4 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings76 — better21
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB151 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHangzhou Xiaoying Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.Madow G.K.

Customer experience

SpatialCamera

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

Spatial Glass

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

In-app purchases

None

SpatialCamera

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Spatial Glass

One-time1
  • 3D Access$9.99

Questions

Is SpatialCamera free?
SpatialCamera costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spatial Glass free?
Spatial Glass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SpatialCamera or Spatial Glass?
Spatial Glass is rated higher. SpatialCamera averages 4.1 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Spatial Glass averages 4.4 from 21 ratings.
Do SpatialCamera or Spatial Glass have ads?
Neither SpatialCamera nor Spatial Glass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpatialCamera or Spatial Glass?
SpatialCamera ships an update fortnightly, and Spatial Glass every 6 weeks. Most recently, SpatialCamera was updated on October 4, 2026 and Spatial Glass on September 28, 2026.

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