The Photo Window vs Depth Map Extractor
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 Extractor
Generate detailed depth maps from your photos and videos using on-device AI. Explore depth with visual filters and create depth-aware renders. Export your creations as images or videos for various creative and technical projects.
- On-device AI depth map generation
- Supports multiple AI models
- Cloud-free processing
- Depth map visualization with filters
- Depth-aware render creation
- Export as images and videos
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MAGMA turns photos and videos into detailed depth maps with powerful on-device AI models, including ZipDepth, Depth Anything V1 and V2, MiDaS Small, and Apple’s built-in Depth Data. Create depth maps without uploading your media to the cloud. Import photos and videos from your library, capture new content with the camera, or open files from the Files app. Compare the original media with its depth map, then explore depth with color maps, gradients, and visual filters. Go beyond depth maps: combine the original image with depth data to create and preview depth-aware renders. Export your results as images or videos for creative and technical workflows. MAGMA is made for developers, creators, filmmakers, photographers, and visual artists working with depth and spatial media—all on your iPhone or iPad. 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 update cadence: Depth Map Extractor at monthly against The Photo Window's every 3 months. Depth Map Extractor also leads on rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). The Photo Window's advantage is iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. The Photo Window sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Depth Map Extractor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Depth Map Extractor holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
The Photo Window ships an update every 3 months, Depth Map Extractor monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Photo Window | Depth Map Extractor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HullBreach Studios Ltd. | Nelson Cruz |
Customer experience
The Photo Window
Depth Map Extractor
In-app purchases
The Photo Window
- Pro Mode$0.99
Depth Map Extractor
- Maga PRO weekly$2.997 Days
- Maga PRO monthly$5.991 Month
- Magma PRO yearly$14.991 Year
- Lifetime$19.99
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