Comparison

CrossCam vs Pickra

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

Head to head
About

CrossCam

Create and view stereoscopic 3D photos with a single device. Connect two devices for simultaneous capture. Offers real-time 3D previews and automatic alignment for stunning, glasses-free 3D images.

Highlights
  • Create and view 3D photos
  • Single or dual device capture
  • Real-time 3D preview
  • Automatic picture alignment
  • Built-in editing tools
  • Glasses-free 3D viewing
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You only need one device to make and see 3D with CrossCam, but if you have two devices you can connect them using CrossCam to capture from both simultaneously. CrossCam is the easiest way to make 3D pictures. The pictures you make with it are 3D just like 3D movies or VR but without any glasses or headset needed! To see the 3D, all you have to do is cross your eyes carefully and CrossCam even has a built in tutorial to teach you how to do it. CrossCam even lets you see your 3D picture before it's complete so you can tell how it will turn out in real time! - full and instant control over the overall depth and quality of the picture - automatic alignment of pictures - no need to have an expensive setup with two cameras - no more capturing in the field and just hoping it works out in post when you get back home - no more aligning with "ghosts" of previous captures - no more trudging through uploading to your computer to stitch, align, and process - built-in editing for fixing misalignment and preserving the stereo window - on screen help to make sure you get the images on the right sides every time While developing CrossCam I've been bringing it along on several scenic trips and I'm sure glad I've had it with me. Thanks to CrossCam, the memories I have from those trips are now preserved in stunning 3D. I can confidently say it makes 3D photography a breeze and I hope it helps you too! If you have any trouble, questions, or feedback, please email me@kra2008.com. I'm happy to coach, fix bugs, and hear your ideas.

About

Pickra

Features
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Pick your best shots faster View • Keep • Reject Pickra is built for one thing: fast, focused photo culling. Most tools try to do everything. Pickra does one thing well: helps you quickly pick your best shots and move them into your editing workflow — without getting in the way. View your photos. Rate, keep, or reject. Export your picks. Open them directly in your RAW editor. Done. FEATURES Fast rating and selection — keep, reject, and star ratings as you review Auto-Advance — move to the next image automatically after each decision Winner Mode — two shots go head to head, one survives Compare & Slider — put similar shots side by side or overlay them Batch selection — update multiple images at once Export selections — send picks to your RAW editor in one tap Panorama export — handle panoramas separately iCloud sync — keep your workflow in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac Focus View — view your images without any overlays — nothing else than the image. Clean interface — only the controls you actually need FINALIZE CULLING When you're done, Pickra wraps up your session in one step. Write XMP files, save your sidecar, move rejects, export panoramas — all configurable, all at once. PICKRA AI Pickra's AI flags blur, closed eyes, faces, and similar stacks — so you can focus on picking, not sorting. AI spots it. You decide. PICKRA PRO Unlock advanced workflow features with a one-time purchase — no subscription, ever. XMP Export for compatible RAW editors Auto Move Rejected Advanced Export controls iCloud Sync Control — local-only or synced, your choice .pickra sidecar file — store selections right next to your RAW files All future Pro features included Pickra works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac — one purchase, every device.

Screenshots

CrossCam4 screens
Pickra3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CrossCam at none against Pickra's 3. CrossCam also leads on iOS requirement (11.4 vs 18.6). Pickra's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Pickra sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CrossCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CrossCam ships an update every 3 weeks, Pickra every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CrossCam versus Pickra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossCamPickra
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (50 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin AndersonDominik Klemp

In-app purchases

None

CrossCam

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pickra

One-time3
  • Pickra$6.99
  • Pickra AI$17.99
  • Pickra Bundle (Pro & AI)$19.99

Questions

Is CrossCam free?
CrossCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pickra free?
Pickra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CrossCam or Pickra have ads?
Neither CrossCam nor Pickra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CrossCam or Pickra?
CrossCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pickra every 3 days. Most recently, CrossCam was updated on October 6, 2026 and Pickra on September 26, 2026.

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