Comparison

Looking Glass Studio vs Spatial 3D Studio

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

Head to head
About

Looking Glass Studio

This application transforms various video formats, including Cinematic Mode and RGBD media, into holographic experiences for a specific display. It allows filmmakers and developers to showcase their 3D visual creations without the need for VR headsets.

Highlights
  • Holographic video playback
  • Supports Cinematic Mode
  • Supports RGBD media
  • Supports Quilt media
  • No VR headset required
  • 3D visual experience
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A video player for your Looking Glass display, transforming Cinematic Mode, RGBD, and Quilt media into life-like holograms. Whether you’re a filmmaker shooting with Apple’s Cinematic Mode or a developer innovating with RGBD depth data, Looking Glass Studio seamlessly brings your creations to the Looking Glass for an awe-inspiring 3D visual experience. Requires a Looking Glass holographic display. Does not require any headsets, as always.

About

Spatial 3D Studio

Features
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Step back into the photos, Live Photos, and videos you love — as 3D scenes you can step into on Apple Vision Pro. YOUR MEMORIES, IN MOTION Spatial 3D Studio turns your photos, Live Photos, and short videos into immersive 3D scenes built for Apple Vision Pro. Capture on iPhone or iPad, then step inside the moment in the headset — with sound and depth, exactly where it happened. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Photos → 3D Pick any photo and turn it into a 3D scene you can step inside. • Live Photos → 3D Your Live Photos come back to life with their original audio — relive the moment, not just the picture. • Videos → 3D Bring in any short clip from your library or your Files. Trim to the few seconds that matter and watch them become somewhere you can be. • Immersive Viewer on Apple Vision Pro Reach out and explore each scene with the natural gestures you already know. • iPhone as Your Remote (Pro) Use your iPhone to browse and steer the Immersive Viewer on Vision Pro — pick scenes, rotate, move, and zoom with familiar touch. • Everywhere You Are Capture on iPhone or iPad, step inside on Vision Pro. Your library stays in sync across all your Apple devices. • Share What You See Send a scene to a friend, save it to revisit later, or export your 3D models in standard formats for other 3D apps and viewers. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a photo, Live Photo, or video from your library or Files 2. Confirm and let the cloud do the heavy lifting 3. Step inside the moment on Apple Vision Pro — or view on iPhone and iPad 4. Share or export your spatial creations POWERED BY GAUSSIAN SPLATTING Under the hood, Spatial 3D Studio uses state-of-the-art Gaussian Splatting — a photorealistic 3D reconstruction technique that captures the light, depth, and feel of your original scene. All processing happens in the cloud, so your iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro stay fast and cool. PERFECT FOR • Apple Vision Pro owners who want to relive their favorite moments • Photographers and 3D artists exploring spatial storytelling • Anyone who wants memories that feel like places to step into PRICING • Free credits to start • Top up credits anytime, or go Pro for monthly credits, faster processing, library sync, and your iPhone as a Vision Pro remote • Credits you buy never expire Bring your moments to life — and step inside them — with Spatial 3D Studio. --- Privacy Policy: https://www.spatial-video-studio.com/en/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.spatial-video-studio.com/en/terms Support: contact@spatial-ai-labs.com

Screenshots

Looking Glass Studio3 screens
Spatial 3D Studio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Looking Glass Studio at none against Spatial 3D Studio's 6. Looking Glass Studio also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Spatial 3D Studio's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Spatial 3D Studio sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Looking Glass Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Looking Glass Studio ships an update monthly, Spatial 3D Studio daily. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Looking Glass Studio versus Spatial 3D Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLooking Glass StudioSpatial 3D Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLooking Glass Factory, IncSPATIAL AI LABS LTD

In-app purchases

None

Looking Glass Studio

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Spatial 3D Studio

Subscriptions3
  • Spatial 3D Studio Pro$4.997 Days
  • Spatial 3D Studio Pro$9.991 Month
  • Spatial 3D Studio Pro$79.991 Year
One-time3
  • Standard Pack$9.99
  • Standard Pack (Pro Users)$9.99
  • Spatial 3D Studio Pro Lifetime$199.99

Questions

Is Looking Glass Studio free?
Looking Glass Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spatial 3D Studio free?
Spatial 3D Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Looking Glass Studio or Spatial 3D Studio have ads?
Neither Looking Glass Studio nor Spatial 3D Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Looking Glass Studio or Spatial 3D Studio?
Looking Glass Studio ships an update monthly, and Spatial 3D Studio daily. Most recently, Looking Glass Studio was updated on October 11, 2026 and Spatial 3D Studio on September 25, 2026.

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