SpatialCamera vs FlashBackAI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
FlashBackAI
Transform your current photos into historical images from different eras. See yourself and your surroundings as if they were from the 1970s, 80s, or even Victorian times. This tool offers a unique way to reimagine your memories.
- Transform photos into historical eras
- AI-powered image editing
- Multiple historical styles (e.g., 1970s, 80s, Victorian)
- No subscription required
- Pay-as-you-go for additional features
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FlashBackAI is an amazing photo tool that allows you to take pictures today but see them THROUGH time. Take selfies from 1970s, or home renovations from the 80s, see your friends as victorian royalty and so much more. NO SUBSCRIPTION NECESSARY. Three free flashbacks and then pay for what you want and nothing more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FlashBackAI at Free against SpatialCamera's $3.99. FlashBackAI also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). SpatialCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (76 vs 1). 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
FlashBackAI is free to download; SpatialCamera costs $3.99 up front. FlashBackAI sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SpatialCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.
FlashBackAI 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SpatialCamera ships an update fortnightly, FlashBackAI every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpatialCamera | FlashBackAI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (76 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 76 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #119 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hangzhou Xiaoying Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. | Phil Mccarty |
Customer experience
SpatialCamera
FlashBackAI
In-app purchases
SpatialCamera
No in-app purchases
FlashBackAI
- 5 Photos (Test the waters)$0.99
- FlashBack Roll (20)$3.99
- Flashback Roll (50)$8.99
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- Flashback Roll (200)$19.99
