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

Capture real-world spaces and dynamic scenes in immersive 3D using advanced LiDAR and AI scanning. Create high-quality point clouds and explore your 3D memories directly on your device. Preserve rooms, architecture, and even moving subjects in a new dimension.

Highlights
  • Dynamic 3D Capture
  • Real-Time 3D Preview
  • High-Quality Spatial Reconstruction
  • Fast On-Device Processing
  • Share and Playback 3D Scenes
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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.

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Lumina 3D

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Lumina 3D - Capture Your World in 3D Turn your iPhone into a powerful 3D scanning tool. Lumina 3D combines LiDAR, RGB imaging, camera tracking and advanced refinement tools to capture detailed 3D datasets for Gaussian Splatting and photogrammetry. From individual objects to entire environments, Lumina 3D gives you control over how your scenes are captured, refined and exported. REAL-TIME 3D CAPTURE - Capture RGB images, LiDAR depth and camera poses simultaneously. - See your scan coverage directly in the camera view with color-coded feedback. - Explore your growing point cloud using the live 2D and 3D map. - Track your position and identify areas that need additional coverage. - Capture images automatically as you move or take individual shots. ADVANCED CAPTURE CONTROLS - Choose between 24 mm and 13 mm (Beta) capture options on supported devices. - Capture in FHD or 4K with Lumina 3D Pro. - Manually adjust ISO, shutter speed, exposure and white balance in Kelvin. - Use AutoMagic to measure lighting conditions and lock camera settings for consistent results. - Configure capture rate, point density and scanning behavior. ADAPTIVE POINT CLOUD CAPTURE - Automatically adjust point spacing based on distance and surface detail. - Choose adaptive or manual point spacing, from 5 cm down to 1 mm. - Set near and far depth limits to focus on specific objects or areas. - Use the live depth preview to exclude unwanted foreground or background geometry. MULTI-SCAN & RGB-D REFINEMENT Capture complex environments across multiple scanning sessions. - Organize individual captures within dedicated projects. - Merge overlapping scans into a single dataset. - Refine camera poses and captured geometry using RGB images, LiDAR depth, joints and spatial anchors. - Preserve original scans while creating improved merged results. - Inspect camera positions and point clouds in the integrated 3D viewer. TRAIN ON DEVICE (BETA) Experiment with Gaussian Splatting training directly on your iPhone. For larger or more demanding reconstructions, continue your workflow in Lumina Studio on your computer. PROFESSIONAL DATASET EXPORT Prepare your captures for Gaussian Splatting, photogrammetry and external 3D applications. - Export COLMAP-compatible datasets with images, refined camera poses and depth information. - Choose sparse, downsampled or dense point clouds for points3D. - Define a 3D Crop Box to export only the point cloud region you need. - Continue working with compatible tools such as PostShot, Lightfield Studio and other COLMAP-based applications. CONNECTED TO LUMINA STUDIO Take your projects further with Lumina Studio. Export your complete captures as .lumi projects, preserving original images, camera poses, depth data and point clouds. Import your .lumi file directly into Lumina Studio for advanced camera pose correction, RGB-D refinement and Gaussian Splatting reconstruction. Capture on your iPhone. Refine and reconstruct on your computer. Lumina Studio is currently available as a free Beta for Windows, with a macOS version planned for the future. Discover Lumina Studio: https://3d.deluva.de/index.php/lumina-studio/ BUILT FOR YOUR WORKFLOW Whether you're a 3D artist, developer, photogrammetry enthusiast or professional creator, Lumina 3D provides the tools to capture detailed datasets with greater control and flexibility. A built-in help center guides you through capture settings, scanning, alignment, refinement and export. Lumina 3D requires a compatible LiDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad. Some features require Lumina 3D Pro. On-device Gaussian Splatting training and 13 mm capture are currently available as Beta features on supported devices. 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 iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence, 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. 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 9 days, Lumina 3D every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
3D Spatial Imaging versus Lumina 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Spatial ImagingLumina 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB38 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 9 days, and Lumina 3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, 3D Spatial Imaging was updated on November 12, 2026 and Lumina 3D on November 5, 2026.

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