TheParallaxView vs Atomus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TheParallaxView
Create a 3D depth illusion on your iPhone by tracking your head movements with ARKit and the TrueDepth camera. Experience objects appearing to float in front of or behind your screen.
- 3D depth illusion
- Head tracking
- ARKit integration
- TrueDepth camera support
- Off-axis projection
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Only works on iPhones with TrueDepth camera Illusion of depth by 3D head tracking using ARKit and TrueDepth camera. For best results, only one eye should be open (the app allows selecting which eye to track, or can try to select eye automatically) By tracking the users head orientation and position, the eye position in 3D can be found. The app can then render a correct view on the display as seen from that position. For rendering this view an off-axis projection (non-symmetric camera frustum) is used. This gives the illusion that objects appear in front of and behind the screen.
Atomus
This app is an interactive visualizer that creates beautiful, dynamic art inspired by natural phenomena and abstract concepts. It offers customizable particle effects, multi-touch interaction, and music integration, designed to inspire creativity or provide a relaxing visual experience.
- 10-Finger Multi-touch Display
- 5 Music Choices
- Fastest Speed (60 FPS)
- 12,000 Particles
- Customizable Particle Length, Number, & Size
- 3-Color Modes
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ATOMUS — A Living Kinetic Universe in Your Hands Touch energy. Shape motion. Watch light come alive. ATOMUS transforms your screen into a living kinetic universe where thousands of particles react instantly to every movement, creating flowing structures, cosmic patterns, and mesmerizing visual motion that feels both dynamic and calming. Designed for moments when you want to reset your mind, explore visual creativity, or simply watch something beautiful evolve under your fingertips, ATOMUS offers a unique sensory experience between digital art and meditation. Every touch creates shifting forms that can feel like fireworks, auroras, galaxies, waves, atomic structures, or living energy — always moving, always changing. Why users love ATOMUS • Deeply immersive touch interaction • Hypnotic moving particle structures • Ideal for creative focus and visual relaxation • A satisfying sensory experience that never feels the same twice • Beautiful for both quiet moments and playful exploration A Dynamic Visual Experience ATOMUS is inspired by: • fireworks • whirlwinds • fireflies • auroras • rainbows • waves • atomic forms Each interaction creates evolving structures that feel alive and endlessly surprising. Real-Time Performance • Up to 12,000 particles in real time • Smooth 60 FPS rendering • 10-finger multi-touch support • Adjustable particle size, quantity, and trail length • 3 color modes: Neon, Crystal, Nature • Built-in music by Aden Ray (optional) Free Version Enjoy ATOMUS for free. Upgrade to HD for: • 2× more particles • Ad-free experience • Richer visual density Support If you have ideas, questions, or feedback, I would love to hear from you. sunglab@gmail.com http://www.sunglab.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Atomus at 4.8 against TheParallaxView's 3.8. Atomus also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 57%). TheParallaxView's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Atomus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 326 and 525 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of TheParallaxView's written reviews are positive against 89% of Atomus's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TheParallaxView | Atomus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (326 ratings) | 4.8 (525 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | 89.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 326 | 525 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Algomystic AB | SungLab Inc |
Customer experience
TheParallaxView
Atomus
User reviews
TheParallaxView
From 326 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Impressive technology
- 😎 Cool and trippy illusion
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept
- 🤩 Genius programming
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing
- 🔋 Causes phone to overheat
- 🤔 Limited number of 3D models
- 😕 Doesn't work on some newer iPhone models
Atomus
From 525 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 💡 Customizable particle effects
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 💡 Limited color and customization options
- 🔋 Drains battery life quickly
Bugs and requests
TheParallaxView
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incompatible with iPhone 8, 7, and older models
- Doesn't recognize iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR
- Freezes or crashes on some devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for more iPhone models
- Allow users to create custom 3D scenes
- Implement a sensitivity slider for head/phone movement
- Add more 3D scene options
- Integrate with live wallpaper functionality
Atomus
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes when using more than 10 fingers
- Inconsistent ad frequency
Requested features
3 requests- More color and particle effect options
- Ability to turn off sound/music
- Haptic feedback support
In-app purchases
TheParallaxView
No in-app purchases
Atomus
No in-app purchases
