Comparison

Pixabay vs Parallely

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

Head to head
About

Pixabay

Access a vast library of free stock photos, clip art, vector graphics, and video clips. All content is licensed for commercial use without attribution. Easily search, view, download, and share high-quality visuals.

Highlights
  • Free photos, cliparts, and vector graphics
  • Thousands of free video clips
  • Fast search and user-friendly interface
  • One-click image viewer with zoom/pan
  • Direct download and share in all sizes
  • Connect with others via messages and comments
  • Like and favorite images
Features
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Find free photos, cliparts, vector graphics and thousands of free video clips. All images and footage on Pixabay are released under Creative Commons CC0: Free for commercial use, no attribution required. Pixabay is the most valuable free alternative to commercial stock photo sites. The Pixabay mobile app includes the following features: * Fast search and a user-friendly interface * Swipe through search results * One-click image viewer - optimized with zooming and panning for smaller screens * Directly download and share images in all sizes * Messages and comments allow you to connect with others * Images can be liked, favorited, and easily managed within the app Planned features for the next app version: * Direct image uploads from your device * Show tags and camera info for all images * Manage your own uploads We want to give you the best experience possible with this app. If you have suggestions, which are not mentioned in the new features list - or if you want to report an issue - please write us at info@pixabay.com or visit the Pixabay forum: https://pixabay.com/en/forum/topic-24/

About

Parallely

Easily compare two photos or videos side-by-side with synchronized playback and frame-by-frame review. Perfect for analyzing progress, creating reaction content, or showcasing before-and-after transformations.

Highlights
  • Synchronized video playback
  • Frame-by-frame review
  • Combine photos and videos
  • Customizable zoom and pan
  • Adjustable borders and playback order
  • Export in multiple aspect ratios
Features
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Put two photos or videos side by side and see the difference instantly. Pay once and it's yours: no subscriptions, no ads and no account. Parallely makes it easy to compare your golf swing with a pro's, show a before and after, or build a reaction video in seconds. Trim each video to the moment that matters, then watch both sides play in sync, frame by frame or in slow motion. What You Can Do: • Compare in Sync: Trim each video to its key moment and both sides play together. • Review Every Frame: Play, pause, scrub, step one frame at a time, and slow down to 0.5x or 0.25x. • Combine Media: Place 2 photos, 2 videos, or one of each, side by side or stacked. • Customize: Zoom and pan, adjust borders, add your logo, and set volume and playback order. • Share Anywhere: Export in 1:1, 4:5, 9:16 or 16:9 and post to social media, Messages, email and more. Great For: • Coaches and athletes reviewing swings, form and technique • Fitness and transformation progress • Before and afters for home, beauty and design projects • Creators making reaction and comparison videos Why Parallely? • Pay Once, Own It: No subscriptions, no trials and no upsells. • No Ads. Ever. • Private: No account needed, and your photos and videos stay on your device. • Fast and Lightweight: Built for speed, not clutter. Have a question or an idea? Reach out to support@gintechsystems.com and we'll get back to you.

Screenshots

Pixabay4 screens
Parallely4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixabay at 57% against Parallely's 0%. Pixabay also leads on price (Free vs $2.99). Parallely's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pixabay is free to download; Parallely costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pixabay versus Parallely: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixabayParallely
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCanva Germany GmbHGINtech Systems LLC

Customer experience

Pixabay

All ratings1,643 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews467 reviews
Positive57.0%
Neutral11.8%
Negative31.3%

Parallely

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Pixabay

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • No images found for basic search terms
  • Inability to download videos
  • Inconsistent app performance across devices
  • Login issues and frequent log-outs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a back button to navigate easily
  • Improve search functionality and filters
  • Implement landscape mode support for iPad
  • Introduce a dark mode option

Parallely

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pixabay

No in-app purchases

None

Parallely

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixabay free?
Pixabay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Parallely free?
Parallely costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixabay or Parallely have ads?
Pixabay shows ads; Parallely does not.
Which is updated more often, Pixabay or Parallely?
Pixabay ships an update every 2 months, and Parallely every 2 months. Most recently, Pixabay was updated on October 26, 2026 and Parallely on October 29, 2026.

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