ARGear vs Parallax Layers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ARGear
Explore augmented reality features and content designed for software developers. Enhance photos and videos with a variety of filters, stickers, and beautification effects. Access additional AR content through an in-app shop using a QR code reader.
- 16 Face Beautification modifications
- 6 Face Fun Bulge Effects
- 2D/3D Stickers
- Real-Time Photo / Video Filters
- In-app QR code reader
- AR content shop
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This app shows ARGear’s AR features and content that software developers love. Use the app with the ARGear contents shop for even more AR content such as hand-crafted AR filters, stickers and masks (use the in-app QR code reader). [Available Features] - 16 Face Beautification modifications (slimming, eye size, face shape, etc) - 6 Face Fun Bulge Effects - 2D/ 3D Stickers - Real-Time Photo / Video Filters To learn more, visit argear.io (argear.io/).
Parallax Layers
Create dynamic 3D animations from your photos and illustrations. Layer images, tilt your device to experience depth, and record your creations to share. Save your work as projects for later editing.
- Add images from camera or gallery
- Layer images on canvas for illustration
- Experience 3D movement with device tilt
- Record and share animations
- Save projects for editing
- Supports images with alpha components
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Parallax Layers allows you to bring your illustration to life. 1. Add your images from the camera or the gallery 2. Arrange them into the canvas to build the final illustration 3. Tap play 4. Move your device and tilt it and see the 3D movement effect You can record the animation and share through your favorite social platform. Also you can store your images as projects in order to recover or edit them in any moment. To achieve awesome results, use several images with alpha components.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ARGear at 100% against Parallax Layers's 0%. ARGear also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (5.0 vs 2.7). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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
ARGear is free to download; Parallax Layers costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ARGear holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ARGear's written reviews are positive against 0% of Parallax Layers's.
ARGear ships an update every 2 months, Parallax Layers every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ARGear | Parallax Layers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 2.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seerslab Inc. | Daniel Lao |
Customer experience
ARGear
Parallax Layers
In-app purchases
ARGear
No in-app purchases
Parallax Layers
No in-app purchases
