The Photo Window vs Depth Map estimation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Photo Window
Apply 3D effects to portrait photos using depth map data. Slice images into layers, adjust depth, and rotate for unique visual styles. Unlock advanced features like multi-axis tilting and depth-of-field control.
- 3D slicing of portrait photos
- Adjustable depth and rotation
- Multi-axis tilting (Pro)
- Depth-of-field control (Pro)
- Import and save manipulated scenes (Pro)
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ABOUT THIS APP The Photo Window was created by HullBreach Studios as a tool to apply a number of three-dimensional features to Portrait photos taken on a supported device through the Camera app or directly within The Photo Window itself. HOW IT WORKS For Portrait photos, iOS generates depth maps and embeds them within the photo files. Depending on the device, this could be from the disparity between the captured photos (relative depth) or data from the TruthDepth or LiDaR scanners (absolute depth). The Photo Window processes that depth map and uses it as a slicer, which is similar to how 3D printers or medical imagery work. This slicer generates 200 layers from the image, each representing a specific depth. From there, it is possible to have all kinds of fun with the photo! PHOTO SOURCES * Dual back camera * Triple back camera * LIDAR back camera * Front TrueDepth "selfie" camera PHOTO EFFECTS * Solid slicing * Adjustable depth * 3D rotation (Y axis) * Scaling If your device lacks a camera capable of generating depth maps, you can still rotate a flat image. UNLOCK PRO MODE FOR: * Tilting the image on multiple axes * Depth-of-field and focal plan configuration * Solid and hollow slicing mode toggle * Importing photos from the device's Photo Gallery. * Saving manipulated scenes to the Photo Gallery. SPECIAL NOTE: In v1.5.0, Photo Window Lite and Photo Window Pro have been merged into a single app. A few added features from Pro have been made available by default. The rest of the Pro features are now unlockable within the same unified app.
Depth Map estimation
This tool uses on-device AI to generate depth maps from your photos and videos. Visualize, edit, and combine images with their depth data, then export for creative projects. Processing is done locally for privacy and speed.
- Generate depth maps from images and videos
- On-device AI processing
- Visualize and edit depth data
- Apply color filters and gradients
- Export results for creative workflows
- Local processing for privacy
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MAGMA is a professional tool for extracting depth maps as images and working directly with depth data on your iPhone or iPad. It uses advanced on-device AI models to generate accurate depth maps and clean mattes from photos and videos. Visualize, edit, and combine the original image with its depth map, adjust the visual interpretation using color filters and gradients, and export results ready for creative and technical workflows. All processing runs locally for maximum privacy and speed. Ideal for developers, creators, filmmakers, and visual artists. By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Photo Window at 15.4 against Depth Map estimation's 17.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. The Photo Window sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Depth Map estimation sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for The Photo Window against 4.0 for Depth Map estimation. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
The Photo Window ships an update every 3 months, Depth Map estimation every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.
| Parameter | The Photo Window | Depth Map estimation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) | 4.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HullBreach Studios Ltd. | Nelson Cruz |
Customer experience
The Photo Window
Depth Map estimation
In-app purchases
The Photo Window
- Pro Mode$0.99
Depth Map estimation
- Maga PRO weekly$1.997 Days
- Maga PRO monthly$3.991 Month
- Magma PRO yearly$9.991 Year
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