Parallax Layers vs Depth Map Extractor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Depth Map Extractor
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 turns photos and videos into detailed depth maps using powerful on-device AI models, including MoGe2, ZipDepth, Depth Anything, MiDaS and more. Process your media locally on your iPhone or iPad without uploading it to the cloud. Import images and videos from your library, capture new content with the camera, and compare the original media with its depth representation. Apply color maps, gradients, and visual filters to make depth information easier to interpret and present. Combine original images with depth data, preview the results, and export depth-aware images or videos for creative and technical workflows. MAGMA is built for developers, creators, filmmakers, photographers, and visual artists working with spatial media. 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 price: Depth Map Extractor at Free against Parallax Layers's $2.99. Depth Map Extractor also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.7). Parallax Layers's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Depth Map Extractor is free to download; Parallax Layers costs $2.99 up front. Depth Map Extractor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Parallax Layers asks for nothing beyond the download.
Depth Map Extractor holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
Parallax Layers ships an update every 4 months, Depth Map Extractor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Parallax Layers | Depth Map Extractor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 195 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Lao | Nelson Cruz |
Customer experience
Parallax Layers
Depth Map Extractor
In-app purchases
Parallax Layers
No in-app purchases
Depth Map Extractor
- Maga PRO weekly$1.997 Days
- Maga PRO monthly$3.991 Month
- Magma PRO yearly$9.991 Year
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