Comparison

3D Spatial Viewer vs Boreal Splat

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

Head to head
About

3D Spatial Viewer

Features
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3D Spatial Viewer for iPhone and iPad: the lightweight 3D viewer companion to the Apple Vision Pro version. Import STL, PLY, OBJ, USDZ, GLB and glTF files and rotate, move, and pinch to zoom. Adjust opacity and mesh styles - Original, Color, Wireframe - and follow PDF presentations in a draggable Picture-in-Picture window. COLLABORATE WITH VISION PRO VIA SHAREPLAY • Join a Vision Pro session over FaceTime: models and transforms sync in real time • Receive shared models directly on your iPhone • Follow PDF slides synced page by page • Load your own files locally to review on your own Ideal for joining CAD reviews, anatomy lessons, architecture and design presentations without a headset. Privacy: files stay on device. Sharing happens only during a SharePlay session.

About

Boreal Splat

View and inspect 3D Gaussian splat files locally on your iPhone or iPad. Supports various file formats and offers tools for scene exploration and advanced diagnostics with an optional one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • View PLY, SPZ, .splat, SOG v2, KSPLAT v0.1 files
  • Inspect Gaussian count, SH, and memory
  • Orbit, pan, zoom, fit, and reset view
  • Adjust background, exposure, and quality
  • Save screenshots and export videos
  • Pro tools: diagnostics, saved viewpoints, file conversion
Features
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Boreal Splat is a local-first Gaussian splat viewer and inspection tool for iPhone and iPad. Start with two included sample scenes, or open your own files from Files, iCloud Drive or AirDrop. OPEN AND INSPECT • View compatible PLY, SPZ and .splat files. • Open supported SOG v2 and KSPLAT v0.1 files. Use the in-app file picker for self-contained glTF/GLB Gaussian splat variants. These formats have compatibility limits; ordinary mesh models are not supported. • Check Gaussian count, spherical harmonics, compatibility and estimated memory before loading. • On iOS/iPadOS 27, open supported static USDZ splat files. EXPLORE YOUR SCENE • Orbit, pan, zoom, fit and reset the view. • Adjust background, exposure and rendering quality without changing the original file. • Save or share a screenshot. • Use iPad windows, keyboard shortcuts and pointer controls. PRO TOOLS — ONE-TIME IN-APP PURCHASE • Advanced diagnostics and saved viewpoints. • Convert supported scenes to PLY or SPZ; USDZ splat export requires iOS/iPadOS 27. • Export 4K screenshots and orbit videos. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, advertising SDKs or tracking permission prompt. Core file processing stays on your device. Optional Watch previews transfer only to your paired watch. Purchases and restore are handled by Apple. Includes Cactus and Fox sample scenes derived from CC0 assets, with source credits in Settings. Available formats and performance depend on the file and device.

Screenshots

3D Spatial Viewer2 screens
Boreal Splat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3D Spatial Viewer at none against Boreal Splat's 1. 3D Spatial Viewer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Boreal Splat's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 27.0). 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. Boreal Splat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 3D Spatial Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Spatial Viewer ships an update every 3 weeks, Boreal Splat every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
3D Spatial Viewer versus Boreal Splat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Spatial ViewerBoreal Splat
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS27.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGIOVANNI BATTISTABorealbit Technology Limited

In-app purchases

None

3D Spatial Viewer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Boreal Splat

One-time1
  • Boreal Splat Pro$0.99

Questions

Is 3D Spatial Viewer free?
3D Spatial Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boreal Splat free?
Boreal Splat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 3D Spatial Viewer or Boreal Splat have ads?
Neither 3D Spatial Viewer nor Boreal Splat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3D Spatial Viewer or Boreal Splat?
3D Spatial Viewer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Boreal Splat every 6 weeks. Most recently, 3D Spatial Viewer was updated on October 28, 2026 and Boreal Splat on October 21, 2026.

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