# Slow Spatial vs theLAB

The clearest difference is review sentiment: theLAB at 100% against Slow Spatial's 0%. theLAB also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Slow Spatial's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

theLAB is free to download; Slow Spatial costs $1.99 up front. theLAB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Slow Spatial asks for nothing beyond the download.

Slow Spatial ships an update weekly, theLAB every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slow Spatial | theLAB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thelab-mobile/id6781197507/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 2 MB | 296 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Fisher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780881912) | [Caleb Salvadori](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781197509) |

## What reviewers say

### Slow Spatial

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-spatial/id6757937745)

Create stunning slow-motion videos or timelapses from your iPhone's spatial videos. Enhance details with machine learning and add motion blur for immersive 3D playback. Processing is done on your device and saved directly to your Photos App.

**Highlights:** Spatial video to slow-motion conversion, Spatial video to timelapse conversion, Up to 8x smooth slow motion, Frame interpolation, ML-enhanced detail, Optional motion blur, Preserves 3D spatial format

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### theLAB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thelab-mobile/id6781197507)

Create film-inspired photos with advanced controls for color, texture, and scan effects. Apply realistic grain, borders, and light leaks to achieve a unique aesthetic. Save custom editing styles for consistent results.

**Highlights:** Film-inspired color and monochrome looks, Scanned grain and cinema-style grain, Lab scan profiles and correction, Halation, borders, textures, light leaks, Customizable editing styles, Camera capture and import tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| theLAB Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| theLAB Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slow Spatial free?

Slow Spatial costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is theLAB free?

theLAB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Slow Spatial or theLAB have ads?

Neither Slow Spatial nor theLAB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slow Spatial or theLAB?

Slow Spatial ships an update weekly, and theLAB every 2 days. Most recently, Slow Spatial was updated on October 10, 2026 and theLAB on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*