Apple’s iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro have ushered in significant design changes and camera enhancements, with one of the most notable upgrades being the iPhone 15 Pro’s ability to capture high-quality Spatial Videos, designed for use with the Vision Pro. However, this feature has been exclusive to the Pro models, with plans to extend the capability to standard iPhone models later in the year. In a surprising twist, a new cost-effective app has surfaced, claiming to outperform the iPhone 15 Pro’s built-in camera application in recording Spatial Videos.
The app in question, known as Spatialify, is available on the App Store for a modest price of $3 and boasts the ability to produce Spatial Videos in HDR quality. What sets Spatialify apart is its support for higher resolutions and frame rates, including 1080p at 60 fps or 4K at 30 fps, compared to the iPhone 15 Pro’s 1080p at 30 fps recording capabilities.
While the iPhone 15 Pro itself did not originally support Spatial Video recording, this functionality was extended after the Vision Pro was announced and subsequently introduced with the release of iOS 17.2. Nevertheless, this update only pertains to the Pro model. It is essential to highlight that in order to fully benefit from the app, users would need the Vision Pro, as the iPhone’s display alone cannot adequately convey the Spatial Video’s depth.
For those considering the Spatialify app, it is critical to understand the storage implications. High-resolution and high-frame-rate Spatial Videos can occupy substantial storage space on your device. By way of illustration, the iPhone 15 Pro’s Spatial Video at 1080p and 30 fps consumes approximately 130MB per minute. Therefore, recording at higher quality settings involves even more storage, making a reliable portable SSD connected via USB-C a prudent investment.
The Spatialify app, priced at just $3, can be downloaded directly from the App Store and is compatible with both the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Users now have the opportunity to explore enhanced video recording without waiting for potential Apple upgrades that may arrive with the iPhone 16 Pro.
This development reveals an exciting opportunity for iPhone 15 Pro users to maximize their device’s video recording potential without waiting for Apple’s next iteration. Enthusiasts are curious to see how apps like Spatialify can extend the capabilities of their devices, adding a new dimension to their video recording experiences.
