3D Spatial Viewer vs Boreal Splat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3D Spatial Viewer
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Boreal Splat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 3D Spatial Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | 3D Spatial Viewer | Boreal Splat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GIOVANNI BATTISTA | Borealbit Technology Limited |
In-app purchases
3D Spatial Viewer
No in-app purchases
Boreal Splat
- Boreal Splat Pro$0.99
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