# Light 3D vs PopPic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Light 3D at none against PopPic's 4. Light 3D also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 68%) and device support (3 vs 1). PopPic's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PopPic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Light 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

PopPic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PopPic has 27K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Light 3D's written reviews are positive against 68% of PopPic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Light 3D ships an update every 5 months, PopPic every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light 3D | PopPic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-3d/id998164201/reviews) | **[4.8 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poppic-3d-photo-camera/id1368935143/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **27K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 68.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christophe Cael](https://appshunter.io/developer/962094043) | [PopPic 3D LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579793354) |

## What reviewers say

### Light 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-3d/id998164201)

Create 3D images using geometric shapes, cameras, and lights. Design scenes by adding, removing, and adjusting elements, then render and save your creations. Customize materials for unique visual effects.

**Highlights:** Create images from 3D geometric primitives, Scene editor for adding and adjusting elements, Customize material properties for visual effects, Render scenes in full screen, Save rendered images to Camera Roll

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PopPic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poppic-3d-photo-camera/id1368935143)

Capture and edit photos with a unique depth dimension. Explore your images by tilting and pinching your device, and add creative motion and effects. Share your 3D creations on social media or save them to your device.

**Highlights:** Capture 3D photos with depth, Explore photos by tilting phone, Adjust focus and depth of field, Add depth effects and motion, Share 3D photos on social media, Import and view existing photos in 3D

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PopPic Pro: Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| PopPic Pro: Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Hide Watermark | $1.99 | one-time |
| PopPic Pro: Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Impressive 3D effects
- 💡 Customizable depth and focus
- 🤩 Fun and engaging experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and distortions
- 🔒 Lack of privacy options for sharing
- 💰 Paid features can be expensive
- 🔍 Limited camera controls

**Reported bugs**

- Some depth modes no longer working
- Blurry or distorted images in certain cases
- Inability to save 3D photos to device

**Requested features**

- Ability to save 3D photos to camera roll
- More advanced editing tools
- Compatibility with more camera types
- Smoother camera movement and transitions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light 3D free?

Light 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PopPic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Light 3D or PopPic?

PopPic is rated higher. Light 3D averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while PopPic averages 4.8 from 27K ratings.

### Do Light 3D or PopPic have ads?

Neither Light 3D nor PopPic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Light 3D or PopPic?

Light 3D ships an update every 5 months, and PopPic every 4 weeks. Most recently, Light 3D was updated on November 1, 2026 and PopPic on November 12, 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.*