Comparison

PicoMap vs BeamSpace

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

Head to head
About

PicoMap

Transform any surface into a dynamic display using your iPhone. Easily map videos and photos onto walls, stages, or objects without a computer. Offers advanced controls for precise adjustments and creative effects.

Highlights
  • Four-corner surface mapping
  • Import videos and photos
  • Multi-layer mixing
  • Customizable masks
  • Real-time FX controls
  • Audio-reactive and MIDI control
Features
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Turn walls, stages, and objects into moving light. PicoMap is projection mapping built for iPhone. Connect a projector, drag four corners, and play your own videos and photos โ€” no computer, no complicated desktop software. HOW IT WORKS Connect your iPhone to a projector Drag the four corners to match your surface Drop in a video or photo and play KEY FEATURES Four-corner adjustment for precise surface mapping Import videos and photos from Photos or Files Build and mix up to four layers Rectangle, circle, triangle, diamond, and custom masks Opacity, soft-edge, and real-time FX controls Kaleidoscope, pixelate, chromatic, and strobe effects Audio-reactive and MIDI control Dual-channel live mixing Freeze, Blackout, Safe Scene, and master intensity Optional downloadable CC video library Portrait-first controls designed for iPhone Japanese and English interface MADE FOR Live shows, DJs, VJs, and stage performances Shops, exhibitions, and events Installations and video art Room lighting and creative experiments Anyone trying projection mapping for the first time All you need is an iPhone, a projector, and the right cable or adapter. External output and resolution depend on your device and display setup.

About

BeamSpace

Features
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Beamspace let you map everything onto surfaces using only your iOS device and a projector. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PicoMap4 screens
BeamSpace3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PicoMap at 15.0 against BeamSpace's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. PicoMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BeamSpace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PicoMap ships an update monthly, BeamSpace every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 6 level
PicoMap versus BeamSpace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicoMapBeamSpace
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size99 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCode and DESIGN inc.Marvin Krueger

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PicoMap

One-time1
  • PicoMap Full Access$2.99
2 purchases

BeamSpace

Subscriptions2
  • PRO$3.997 Days
  • PRO3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is PicoMap free?
PicoMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeamSpace free?
BeamSpace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PicoMap or BeamSpace have ads?
Neither PicoMap nor BeamSpace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PicoMap or BeamSpace?
PicoMap ships an update monthly, and BeamSpace every 3 weeks. Most recently, PicoMap was updated on October 12, 2026 and BeamSpace on October 17, 2026.

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