# MakeIt3D vs Parallax

The clearest difference is rating: Parallax at 4.7 against MakeIt3D's 3.8. Parallax also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 9). MakeIt3D's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 39%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MakeIt3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Parallax sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Parallax holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parallax has 5.6K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of MakeIt3D's written reviews are positive against 39% of Parallax's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MakeIt3D ships an update every 20 months, Parallax every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MakeIt3D | Parallax |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeit3d-3d-camera/id1437338775/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallax-3d-photo-editor/id1477551336/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 39.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PHOTO3DLAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352740106) | [Zed Italia S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/894029126) |

## What reviewers say

### MakeIt3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeit3d-3d-camera/id1437338775)

Create anaglyph 3D stereo photos from two images. Adjust and preview your 3D creations in various modes before saving. Requires red cyan 3D glasses for viewing.

**Highlights:** Anaglyph stereo 3D photo maker, Easy user interface, Full resolution 3D image output, Live preview adjustment, Multiple 3D viewing modes, Camera and gallery image import

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Alignment | $3.99 | one-time |


### Parallax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallax-3d-photo-editor/id1477551336)

Transform ordinary photos into captivating 3D experiences with dynamic motion and depth. Add life to your moments, apply aesthetic filters, and create unique visual content for social media. Supports all devices and offers various capture and editing modes.

**Highlights:** Create 3D photos from regular photos, Adjust 3D motion direction and amplitude, Blur background for depth effect, Capture 3D photos with multiple modes, Apply trendy filters and effects, Edit regular photos with filters and blur

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Special Offer | $2.49 | per month |
| Parallax Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Parallax Pro Monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| Parallax Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Parallax Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Parallax Pro Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Yearly Special Offer | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Parallax Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent 3D effects
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Wide range of filters and editing tools
- 💡 Innovative 3D photo features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤖 Unreliable 3D camera functionality
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around subscription terms

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when exporting media
- 3D camera not working on certain devices
- Purchased effects disappearing after updates
- Saved projects not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Add front-facing camera support
- Improve depth map editing tools
- Provide more free features and effects
- Allow offline use without subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MakeIt3D free?

MakeIt3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Parallax free?

Parallax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MakeIt3D or Parallax?

Parallax is rated higher. MakeIt3D averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Parallax averages 4.7 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do MakeIt3D or Parallax have ads?

Neither MakeIt3D nor Parallax shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MakeIt3D or Parallax?

MakeIt3D ships an update every 20 months, and Parallax every 5 weeks. Most recently, MakeIt3D was updated on September 13, 2026 and Parallax on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*