Comparison

3D Spatial Imaging vs Lumina 3D

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

Head to head
About

3D Spatial Imaging

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Turn the real world into immersive 3D memories you can freely explore. Using LiDAR and AI depth scanning, capture spaces, people, motion, and dynamic scenes in real time. Generate high-quality point clouds and immersive 3D content directly on your phone. From rooms and architecture to performances and moving subjects, preserve real spaces in 3D. Features: • Dynamic 3D Capture • Real-Time 3D Preview • High-Quality Spatial Reconstruction • Fast On-Device Processing • Share and Playback 3D Scenes Best experience on LiDAR-enabled iPhone Pro and iPad Pro devices.

About

Lumina 3D

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Lumina 3D is a professional iPhone app for capturing production-ready datasets for Gaussian Splatting workflows. Designed for creators, developers, and production pipelines, Lumina 3D enables high-quality data capture for tools like Lightfield Studio, PostShot and Brush (BETA). Capture with full control Take full control over your dataset quality with manual camera settings: • Lock exposure, ISO, shutter, and white balance (Kelvin) • Ensure consistent lighting and color across all images • Avoid automatic camera adjustments during capture Efficient scanning workflow • Capture multiple scans and combine them into a single dataset • Continue scanning in multiple passes for complex scenes • Seamlessly build large environments step by step LiDAR + image capture • Record depth and RGB data simultaneously • Adjustable depth range (0.15m – 10m) • Filter unwanted foreground or background geometry Scan as you move • Automatic capture while moving (“scan & go”) • Efficient dataset creation without manual triggering • Optimized for smooth and fast workflows Export ready for production • Export datasets optimized for: • Lightfield Studio • PostShot • Brush • Designed for modern Gaussian Splatting pipelines Built for professionals Lumina 3D is designed for reliable, repeatable capture workflows and production-ready results. Terms of Use: https://3d.deluva.de/index.php/lumina-3d-terms/ Privacy Policy: https://3d.deluva.de/index.php/lumina-3d-privacy-policy/ License Agreement (EULA): https://3d.deluva.de/index.php/license-agreement-eula/

Screenshots

3D Spatial Imaging2 screens
Lumina 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3D Spatial Imaging at none against Lumina 3D's 2. 3D Spatial Imaging also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Lumina 3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. 3D Spatial Imaging asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Spatial Imaging ships an update every 11 days, Lumina 3D every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
3D Spatial Imaging versus Lumina 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Spatial ImagingLumina 3D
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文德 黎Nicolas Tsuchiya

In-app purchases

None

3D Spatial Imaging

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lumina 3D

Subscriptions2
  • Lumina Pro Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Lumina Pro Yearly3 Days trial$119.001 Year

Questions

Is 3D Spatial Imaging free?
3D Spatial Imaging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lumina 3D free?
Lumina 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 3D Spatial Imaging or Lumina 3D have ads?
Neither 3D Spatial Imaging nor Lumina 3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3D Spatial Imaging or Lumina 3D?
3D Spatial Imaging ships an update every 11 days, and Lumina 3D every 10 days. Most recently, 3D Spatial Imaging was updated on September 17, 2026 and Lumina 3D on September 16, 2026.

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