Comparison

SpatialCamera vs Plural

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

Plural

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Plural records from several iPhone cameras at the same time — and gives every one of them real manual control. Wide, ultra wide, telephoto and front: pick up to three, set each one up independently, and press record once. Every camera writes its own file, frame-aligned from the same start, ready to cut together. MULTI-CAMERA, FULL MANUAL • Simultaneous recording from multiple cameras on supported iPhones • Per-camera focus, ISO, shutter and exposure compensation • Shutter- and ISO-priority semi-auto modes, or full manual • Shutter shown in seconds or degrees, up to a full 360° • White balance matched across the back lenses so cuts line up • Tap to focus and expose, respecting whatever you have locked PRO FORMATS • HEVC and H.264 with quality tiers, plus advanced encoding controls • ProRes (Proxy to 4444 XQ) and ProRes RAW on supported models • Apple Log, Apple Log 2, HLG and Dolby Vision HDR • 23.98, 29.97 and 59.94 fps recorded at the true NTSC rate, with drop-frame timecode • High-frame-rate capture with slow-motion conform, plus interval time-lapse • Record straight to an external SSD over USB-C MONITORING • Waveform, histogram, zebras, false color and focus peaking • Official Log-to-Rec.709 preview LUTs • Frame guides (2.39, 1.85, 9:16, 4:3, 1:1), grids and a level • Anamorphic de-squeeze preview (1.33×, 1.55×, 1.75×) • Picture-in-picture monitors for the other cameras • Clean HDMI feed or mirrored monitor on an external display • Always-on timecode, audio meters, battery and storage readouts BUILT FOR THE IPHONE IN YOUR HAND • Camera Control on iPhone 16 and later • Launch straight from the Lock Screen and record without unlocking (iOS 18 or later) • Lens, focal length, iris and GPS metadata that Final Cut Pro understands • No account, no tracking, no servers Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SpatialCamera4 screens
Plural2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Plural at Free against SpatialCamera's $3.99. SpatialCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#131 vs unranked). 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

Plural is free to download; SpatialCamera costs $3.99 up front. Plural sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SpatialCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
SpatialCamera versus Plural: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpatialCameraPlural
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (78 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings78 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#131 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Xiaoying Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.皓然 张

In-app purchases

None

SpatialCamera

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Plural

Subscriptions2
  • Plural Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Plural Pro Yearly14 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Plural Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is SpatialCamera free?
SpatialCamera costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plural free?
Plural is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpatialCamera or Plural have ads?
Neither SpatialCamera nor Plural shows ads.

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