3D SHOW 3D vs Photon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3D SHOW 3D
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Show 3D is a 2D-naked-eye 3D converter that can convert any 2D picture into a naked-eye 3D format. It is compatible with the stereoscopic naked-eye 3D mobile phone film. The software supports a variety of different picture formats. Users only need to upload their own photos to the software. Naked-eye 3D photos can be generated, which can be shared on 3D Plaza.
Photon
Easily share videos from your phone and transform them into immersive 3D experiences. Watch your creations in compatible headsets for a new dimension of viewing.
- Share phone videos
- Convert videos to 3D
- Watch in VR headsets
- Spatial media platform
- AI 2D to 3D conversion
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Photon is a social app for sharing and discovering immersive spatial videos. Upload compatible videos from your iPhone, explore creations from the community, and enjoy immersive playback across supported devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Photon at weekly against 3D SHOW 3D's monthly. 3D SHOW 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.5). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
3D SHOW 3D ships an update monthly, Photon weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3D SHOW 3D | Photon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.9 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 37.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen 3DVSTAR Display Technology Co., Ltd. | Interdime, Inc. |
In-app purchases
3D SHOW 3D
No in-app purchases
Photon
No in-app purchases
