Comparison

DepthWeaver vs Vi Vante Camera Pro

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

Head to head
About

DepthWeaver

Create captivating Magic Eye stereograms from your photos and 3D models. Utilize LiDAR, on-device AI, or object scanning to generate depth, then choose from various patterns and fine-tune every aspect for a hidden image that emerges from the noise. All processing is done locally for complete privacy.

Highlights
  • LiDAR live capture
  • AI depth from photos
  • Object scanning with Apple's Object Capture
  • 3D model import
  • Six procedural pattern generators
  • Custom image tile import
  • Extensive tuning options
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DepthWeaver turns real-world depth into hidden-image stereograms. Capture a scene with the LiDAR scanner, generate depth from any photo with on-device AI, scan a real object with Apple's Object Capture, or load a 3D model — then watch a hidden image rise out of the noise as you cross your eyes. CAPTURE DEPTH FIVE WAYS • LiDAR live capture on iPhone Pro and iPad Pro — point, freeze, done • On-device AI depth from any photo (Depth Anything V2) • Scan real objects with Apple's Object Capture (Pro devices) — guided orbits turn a real object into a .usdz you can orbit and frame • 3D model import — .usdz, .usd, .obj, .scn with an orbit camera so you choose the angle • Bundled height map and 3D model presets to play with right away PICK A PATTERN • Six procedural generators: random dot, stars, Perlin noise, Worley noise, Voronoi cells, reaction-diffusion • Import any image from your photo library as a custom tile • Built-in texture library TUNE EVERY KNOB • DPI, depth strength, separation, oversampling • Remap input and output depth ranges to push the subject forward or back • Denoise quantized 8-bit imports for clean, banding-free output • Invert depth in one tap • Live preview redraws as you slide PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything runs on device. No account, no upload, no tracking, no ads. Your photos and 3D scans never leave your device. UNDER THE HOOD Parallelized implementation of the Thimbleby–Inglis–Witten autostereogram algorithm with W. A. Steer's link-based hidden-surface refinement. Powered by ARKit, Object Capture, Core ML, SceneKit, Metal, and Core Image. Output is upscaled so the minimum dimension is at least 960 px — print-ready or share-ready. SHARE Export high-resolution PNGs to Photos, Messages, AirDrop, or any app with a share sheet. Available in English and French. For iPhone and iPad (iOS 18 or later) and Mac with Apple silicon (macOS 15 or later). LiDAR capture and Object Capture scans are iPhone and iPad only. Capture a scene. Pick a pattern. Stare into it.

About

Vi Vante Camera Pro

Features
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Photography starts before the shutter. Vi Vante Camera Pro is a photographer-built, iPhone-only camera designed around a deliberate rhythm: compose, tap to focus, set exposure and depth, then make the photograph. Its full-frame-inspired focal and aperture controls put photographic decisions in your hands. COMPOSE WITH INTENTION Choose 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, or 77mm fields of view. Use exposure compensation, composition guides, highlight zebras, and face exposure tools to read the frame and place attention where you want it. Minimal Gauges is the default; the full dashboard remains your choice. SHAPE DEPTH Set rear-camera Portrait bokeh before pressing the shutter with a dedicated aperture dial. When live bokeh is unavailable in low light, optional on-device Bokeh Rescue can add background separation after capture when sufficient subject or depth evidence is available. Results depend on the photograph; very dark scenes may not provide usable evidence. SELF-PORTRAITS WITH INTENT In Selfie Mode, choose Off, Subtle, Soft, Lux, or Noct bokeh after capture. Catchlight offers Auto, On, and Off while shooting. Glow Eye Recovery, Shadow Fill, and Studio Light provide further control over eligible portraits. CAPTURE AND FINISH Choose DNG+JPG for a RAW file alongside a JPEG, or JPG for an efficient finished capture. Apply on-device Color and B&W filters, Eye Recovery, and Vignette. The original remains untouched. Sky Rescue appears only when the app detects a blown outdoor sky and a safe boundary. OPTIONAL AI PHOTO EDIT STUDIO Open AI Edit a Photo from the menu. Add pointed blue tags, write what you want changed, and send your notes together. Content-aware edit areas are prepared automatically; pixels outside those areas are restored from your original. Save a separate lossless PNG at the original upright pixel dimensions. AI editing requires Sign in with Apple, internet access, and permission to send the selected working photo and notes through our Cloudflare service to OpenAI. Opening the editor or selecting a photo does not upload it. AI results may not always match your intent. Each first result includes one optional same-image do-over with fresh notes while the result is available. Download promptly: cloud results are available for one hour. Each account receives one free edit that does not expire. Additional edits are optional, non-renewing in-app purchases: one edit for US $7.99 or ten for US $49.99. Local prices are shown before purchase. AI availability varies by region and supported image decoding. ORDER A FINISHED PRINT Select photos individually, approve an edge-to-edge crop for each, and build a private cart of up to ten prints. Physical prints use secure Stripe checkout, including Apple Pay when available, and Prodigi fulfillment. Only approved, metadata-free crops are uploaded. DOCUMENT THE MOMENT Optional Location records map position, camera direction, and calculated sun position, and supports Photo Map and Open in Maps. YOUR CHOICES Eligible new subscribers receive a 7-day free trial, then $19.99 per year, renewing automatically unless canceled. AI credit purchases are separate. The camera subscription does not require a Vi Vante account; AI credits do. Core camera and ordinary editing operate on device. No ads or cross-app tracking. Cloud processing is limited to features you explicitly choose. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DepthWeaver4 screens
Vi Vante Camera Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DepthWeaver at none against Vi Vante Camera Pro's 1. DepthWeaver also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Vi Vante Camera Pro's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price 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. Vi Vante Camera Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. DepthWeaver asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DepthWeaver ships an update every 2 months, Vi Vante Camera Pro daily. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DepthWeaver versus Vi Vante Camera Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDepthWeaverVi Vante Camera Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGABRIEL JEAN YVES ANNE LANDAISSCOTT RICHARD MORVAY

In-app purchases

None

DepthWeaver

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Vi Vante Camera Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Vi Vante Camera Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is DepthWeaver free?
DepthWeaver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vi Vante Camera Pro free?
Vi Vante Camera Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DepthWeaver or Vi Vante Camera Pro have ads?
Neither DepthWeaver nor Vi Vante Camera Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DepthWeaver or Vi Vante Camera Pro?
DepthWeaver ships an update every 2 months, and Vi Vante Camera Pro daily. Most recently, DepthWeaver was updated on October 3, 2026 and Vi Vante Camera Pro on October 8, 2026.

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