SpatialCamera vs Slow Spatial
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
Slow Spatial
Create stunning slow-motion videos or timelapses from your iPhone's spatial videos. Enhance details with machine learning and add motion blur for immersive 3D playback. Processing is done on your device and saved directly to your Photos App.
- Spatial video to slow-motion conversion
- Spatial video to timelapse conversion
- Up to 8x smooth slow motion
- Frame interpolation
- ML-enhanced detail
- Optional motion blur
- Preserves 3D spatial format
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Slow Spatial transforms your iPhone's spatial video capabilities into slow-motion content OR timelapses. Apply up to 8x smooth slow motion with frame interpolation, ML-enhanced detail, and optional motion blur — preserving full 3D spatial format for immersive playback on Apple Vision Pro. Processing takes place on the iPhone and is saved to the Photos App for easy sharing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SpatialCamera at 52% against Slow Spatial's 0%. SpatialCamera also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). Slow Spatial's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On 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
SpatialCamera costs $3.99 and Slow Spatial $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SpatialCamera ships an update fortnightly, Slow Spatial weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpatialCamera | Slow Spatial |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (76 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 76 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hangzhou Xiaoying Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. | Matthew Fisher |
Customer experience
SpatialCamera
Slow Spatial
In-app purchases
SpatialCamera
No in-app purchases
Slow Spatial
No in-app purchases
Questions
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