Spatial Shader vs Phorma
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spatial Shader
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Transform Stereoscopic Shaders into Stunning High-Res Spatial 3D Videos Unlock the next dimension of visual storytelling with our cutting-edge technology that converts dynamic shaders into breathtaking high-resolution spatial 3D videos. Perfect for immersive experiences, futuristic digital art installations, and next-level advertising, our solution brings depth, realism, and cinematic quality to every frame. Elevate your creative projects with fluid, lifelike motion and unparalleled detail—seamlessly rendered for Vision Pro. Step into the future of 3D content creation today! This is where code meets cinematic immersion. Background Spatial Shader is a shader engine that creates stereosopic, immersive, and 3D spatial shader experiences. The engine achieves the stereosopic effect, by rendering two shader images, one for each eye, taking into account the positional differences between the device anchor and the position of the person’s eyes. A shader is a small program that determines how pixels and vertices are rendered on screen, creating realistic lighting, shading, and effects in 3D graphics. It's the key to making objects in a scene look lifelike and visually appealing. A spatial shader, similar to a spatial photo or spatial video, will appear in 3D when viewed on Apple Vision Pro. Spatial Shader uses Apple's low-overhead 3D hardware-accelerated Metal API 3D to draw everything a user sees. Spatial Shaders Mandelbulb Voyage A mandelbulb is a 3 dimensional fractal, widely recognized for its intricate and visually stunning structures. It is an extension of the Mandelbrot Set (2D fractal) into three dimensions. It is created in 2009 by Daniel White and Paul Nylander and uses a novel formula involving spherical coordinates. Red vs Blue Gyroid A blue vs red irregular gyroid. Apollonian Glow Gnarly Colorful Apollonian Cloudy Crystal Marble Glow Cloudy Crystal inspired by 3D marble texture Ocean Wave The ocean shader uses weighted normals to give a cartoon style shading effect Terrain Sculpt This shader shows a randomly generated Terrain using mathematics. Other Spatial Shaders Cosmic Pulse Spiral, Aetheric Flame, Spiral Cube Vortex, Stereo String Spiral, Spatial Tunnelwisp Gyroid, Canyon Light, Alien Ridge, Smoke Twist, Pulse Wave, Vivid Turbulence
Phorma
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Create stunning generative art with Phorma. No coding required and no AI involved. Generate unlimited unique designs with a few simple taps. Features: • 10 Algorithms to choose from: Each offers a unique artistic style. More coming soon! • Customizable parameters: Adjust settings like color, line weight, and tile size for endless combinations. • Pick colors your way: Use a minimal picker or the full system color picker. • Autogenerate designs: Hit play to generate new designs on a timer. • Full screen mode: Hide controls to immerse yourself in your creations. • Save & Share: Easily save your art or share your designs with friends.
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Verdict
Spatial Shader and Phorma are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | Spatial Shader | Phorma |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 751 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ConnectCode Pte Ltd | Jose Villegas |
In-app purchases
Spatial Shader
No in-app purchases
Phorma
No in-app purchases
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