# VAST vs Looking Glass Studio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Looking Glass Studio at none against VAST's 7. Looking Glass Studio also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 2). VAST's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VAST sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Looking Glass Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for VAST against 5.0 for Looking Glass Studio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

VAST ships an update every 6 weeks, Looking Glass Studio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VAST | Looking Glass Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vast/id853570494/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking-glass-studio/id6740590255/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 53 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vast LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/700851655) | [Looking Glass Factory, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122631929) |

## What reviewers say

### VAST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vast/id853570494)

This app serves as a digital hub for creators and brands to showcase their content, including images, videos, live streams, and blogs. Users can curate their own channels, discover and follow other creators, and subscribe to premium content. It aims to connect creators directly with their audiences.

**Highlights:** Create and curate digital channels, Share images, videos, and audio, Discover and follow other creators, Subscribe to premium content, Direct creator-audience connection, Live streaming capabilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vast - TheBridgeCo Channel | $0.99 | per month |
| VAST - Aure Channel | $0.99 | per month |
| TierOne - Arb | $1.99 | per month |
| VAST – Coldpress Channel | $1.99 | per month |
| VAST Monthly Tier - 178 | $7.99 | per month |
| Live13 - EsatTmls | $18.99 | per month |
| LiveTier25 - EsatTmls | $22.99 | per month |


### Looking Glass Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking-glass-studio/id6740590255)

This application transforms various video formats, including Cinematic Mode and RGBD media, into holographic experiences for a specific display. It allows filmmakers and developers to showcase their 3D visual creations without the need for VR headsets.

**Highlights:** Holographic video playback, Supports Cinematic Mode, Supports RGBD media, Supports Quilt media, No VR headset required, 3D visual experience

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VAST free?

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

### Is Looking Glass Studio free?

Looking Glass Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VAST or Looking Glass Studio?

VAST and Looking Glass Studio are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do VAST or Looking Glass Studio have ads?

Neither VAST nor Looking Glass Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VAST or Looking Glass Studio?

VAST ships an update every 6 weeks, and Looking Glass Studio monthly. Most recently, VAST was updated on October 7, 2026 and Looking Glass Studio on October 11, 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.*