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Spark AR Studio vs Immersed

Spark AR Studio logo

Spark AR Studio

Software

Professional AR effect creation for Meta platforms

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Immersed logo

Immersed

Software

Work from anywhere in VR

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Spark AR Studio 4MB file size limit compared to Lens Studio's 8MB; Immersed the free Starter Mode is limited to 3 virtual screens
  • They diverge on capability: Spark AR Studio covers Visual programming, Immersed covers Virtual monitors.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Spark AR Studio and Immersed actually diverge.

Attributes where Spark AR Studio and Immersed differ
AttributeSpark AR StudioImmersed
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsDesktopVr, Quest, Pc
Founded20042017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Spark AR Studio

  • Visual programming
  • Face tracking
  • World effects
  • Scripting API
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Messenger
  • Meta Quest

Only in Immersed

  • Virtual monitors
  • Hand tracking
  • Passthrough
  • Collaboration
  • Mac/Windows
  • Video calls
  • Keyboard tracking
  • Vr support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Spark AR Studio

  • VR Gamingnot Immersed
  • AR Marketingnot Immersed
  • Virtual Trainingnot Immersed
  • 3D Visualizationnot Immersed
  • Immersive Experiencesnot Immersed

Immersed

  • Working with multiple virtual monitors inside a VR or mixed reality headsetnot Spark AR Studio
  • Remote co-working in a shared virtual officenot Spark AR Studio
  • Replacing physical monitors for laptop-based worknot Spark AR Studio

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Spark AR Studio

  • 4MB file size limit compared to Lens Studio's 8MB
  • No 3D body tracking capability unlike competing platforms
  • Limited to Instagram and Facebook ecosystem

Immersed

  • The free Starter Mode is limited to 3 virtual screens
  • Free screen resolutions are capped at standard sizes up to 1440x900
  • The free tier rotates through only 2 alternating environments each week
  • The free tier's 4 collaborator private rooms and offline mode are both marked as limited time only features
  • Offline mode still requires a Wi-Fi connection at startup
  • Immersed Pro starts at $5.99 per month billed monthly on a pay what you want slider
  • A supported headset such as Apple Vision Pro or Quest 3 must be bought separately

Pricing, plan by plan

Spark AR Studio

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Spark AR Studio review.

Immersed

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2 virtual monitors
    • Basic environments
    • Solo work

Which should you pick?

Choose Spark AR Studio if

  • You need visual programming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Desktop.
  • You also want face tracking.
Spark AR Studio review

Choose Immersed if

  • You need virtual monitors.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Vr, Quest, Pc.
  • You also want hand tracking.
Immersed review

Questions people ask

Is Spark AR Studio or Immersed better?
Neither clearly leads. Spark AR Studio starts at Free and Immersed at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Spark AR Studio or Immersed?
Spark AR Studio starts at Free and Immersed at Free.
Does Spark AR Studio or Immersed run on more platforms?
Spark AR Studio runs on Desktop. Immersed runs on Vr, Quest, Pc.
Can I use Spark AR Studio for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Spark AR Studio best used for?
Spark AR Studio is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization. Of those, vr gaming and ar marketing are not what Immersed is typically brought in for.
What can Spark AR Studio do that Immersed cannot?
Spark AR Studio covers Visual programming, Face tracking, World effects, Scripting API. Immersed covers Virtual monitors, Hand tracking, Passthrough, Collaboration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Spark AR Studio: Is Spark AR Studio still available?

No. Meta announced it would shutter Spark AR at the start of 2026, ending support for new effect submissions.

Source
Spark AR Studio: Was Spark AR Studio free?

Yes. Meta Spark Studio was available as a free download for creating AR effects.

Spark AR Studio: What platforms did Spark AR support?

Spark AR Studio enabled building AR effects for Instagram and Facebook with optional code-based scripting.

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