Comparison

Spatially vs ReferencePoint

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spatially

Create, convert, and capture immersive 3D videos and photos. Transform existing 3D content into spatial formats or convert spatial media into various 3D outputs. Capture high-quality spatial content directly on compatible devices.

Highlights
  • Create spatial photo/video from 3D formats
  • Convert spatial photo/video to 3D formats
  • Capture spatial photo/video on compatible iPhones
  • Adjust FOV, camera baseline, and convergence
  • Export in HD, 4K, or max quality
  • Supports various import and export 3D formats
Features
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Introducing Spatially, your ultimate solution for creating, converting & capturing spatial videos and now, spatial photos. This innovative app is designed to transform your multimedia experience, offering four powerful features that stand out in the realm of 3D technology. 1. Create Spatial Photo & Video From 3D Format. Unleash your creativity by transforming VR 3D photos and videos into captivating spatial content. Our app seamlessly converts side-by-side and top-bottom 3D content into spatial format. -- Supported Import Formats -- • Side by Side • Top Bottom • Multi-Picture Object [MPO] (Photos) • Monoscopic -- Features -- • Adjust FOV, Camera baseline & Convergence Adjustment. • Use original file resolution during export (Videos) 2. Convert Spatial Photo & Video To 3D Format. Our app takes your spatial photo and videos and converts them into VR 3D formats. Whether you prefer SBS 3D, Cross eye SBS, Over-Under, or Anaglyph, we’ve got you covered. -- Supported Export Formats -- • Side by Side • Cross Eye • Top Bottom • Anaglyph (Full color, Half color & Grayscale) • Monoscopic (Left & Right view) -- Features -- • Fix disparity in the spatial media. • PNG encoder (Photos) & H.264 encoder (Videos). • Export in Half Side by Side (Videos) • Mute Audio (Videos) • Export in HD or 4K or the Max quality of the imported video. 3. Capture Spatial Photo or Video (Only on iPhones with Spatial camera) While you can already capture Spatial content right from your device, we took a step further to unlock the full potential of spatial camera. Now you can capture not only spatial content but also SBS 3D, Cross Eye, Top Bottom and much more. Take advantage of full 4K Spatial Recording & use the camera settings to use upto 60 fps. -- Supported Capture Formats -- • Spatial • Spatial (Cross Eye) • Side by Side • Side by Side (Cross Eye) • Top Bottom • Anaglyph (Full color, Half color & Grayscale) -- Features -- • HDR Spatial Recording • Smart Light Boost • Video Stabilisation • Multiple camera preset • 4K Spatial Recording • 60fps Spatial Recording • Mute Audio in Spatial Recording • Supports PNG encoder (Photos) & H.264 encoder (Videos) • Torch support in Spatial Recording Spatially is more than just an app; it’s a gateway to a world of immersive multimedia content. Whether you’re a 3D enthusiast, a professional videographer, or a photography lover, our app offers a suite of powerful tools to enhance your creation and viewing experience. Download Spatially today and step into the future of multimedia technology. Subscription: Gold Subscription comes with 3 plans (Price may vary based on your country) 1. Weekly Plan - Access Gold features for just $4.99 USD per week 2. Monthly Plan - Access Gold features for just $9.99 USD per month 3. Yearly Plan - Access Gold features for just $49.99 USD per year You can upgrade and downgrade between these plans at anytime. You can also cancel subscription at anytime from your Apple account. Terms of Use https://waspchat.com/spatially/terms Privacy Policy https://waspchat.com/spatially/policy

About

ReferencePoint

Capture synchronized readings from all available iPhone sensors in a single session. Analyze and compare environmental data, including GPS, audio, and motion, with advanced AI insights. Export your recordings in multiple formats for research or development.

Highlights
  • Synchronized multi-sensor recording
  • Live sensor dashboard
  • 3D LiDAR spatial scanning
  • Synchronized camera and audio capture
  • AI-powered session analysis
  • Data export (JSON, CSV, GPX)
  • Side-by-side session comparison
Features
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ReferencePoint is a multi-sensor environmental data platform for iPhone. Whether you're a field researcher, engineer, developer, or just curious about the world around you, ReferencePoint captures synchronized readings from every available sensor in a single recording session. RECORD EVERYTHING AT ONCE Start a session and ReferencePoint simultaneously logs GPS coordinates, altitude, barometric pressure, magnetic field, motion, audio, pedometer, activity type, hardware motion, and system state — all timestamped and synchronized. MODULES Dashboard — Live readings from all sensors at a glance Record — One-tap multi-sensor capture with drop-pin support 3D LiDAR — Spatial scanning and point cloud capture Camera — Synchronized video alongside sensor data AR — Augmented reality with live environmental context GPS — Real-time location and altitude tracking Audio — Waveform capture synchronized with all other sensors Sensors — Pressure, magnetic field, and more Intelligence — AI-powered session analysis Map — Visualize recorded paths and pinned locations History — Browse, compare, and export past sessions COMPARE SESSIONS Select any two recordings and compare them side by side — duration, sampling rate, total samples, and per-sensor counts with delta values highlighted. EXPORT YOUR DATA Every session exports in three formats: JSON for developers, CSV for spreadsheets and analysis tools, and GPX for mapping and navigation software. PRIVACY FIRST ReferencePoint does not collect, transmit, or share your data. Everything stays on your device. You decide what to capture and where it goes.

Screenshots

Spatially4 screens
ReferencePoint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ReferencePoint at 100% against Spatially's 41%. ReferencePoint also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Spatially's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (37 vs 3).

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

Spatially is free to download; ReferencePoint costs $2.99 up front. Spatially sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ReferencePoint asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReferencePoint holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spatially has 37 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Spatially's written reviews are positive against 100% of ReferencePoint's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spatially ships an update every 7 months, ReferencePoint every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 0 level
Spatially versus ReferencePoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpatiallyReferencePoint
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.2 (37 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbhinandan ChakrabortyBENJAMIN DAVIS GRAHAM

Customer experience

Spatially

All ratings22 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative52.9%

ReferencePoint

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Spatially

Subscriptions3
  • Spatially Gold (Weekly)$4.997 Days
  • Spatially Gold (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Spatially Gold (Yearly)$49.991 Year
None

ReferencePoint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spatially free?
Spatially is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReferencePoint free?
ReferencePoint costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spatially or ReferencePoint?
ReferencePoint is rated higher. Spatially averages 4.2 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while ReferencePoint averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Spatially or ReferencePoint have ads?
Spatially shows ads; ReferencePoint does not.
Which is updated more often, Spatially or ReferencePoint?
Spatially ships an update every 7 months, and ReferencePoint every 2 days. Most recently, Spatially was updated on October 30, 2026 and ReferencePoint on November 5, 2026.

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