Comparison

selfer vs Parallel Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

selfer

Capture perfect self-portraits without needing a photographer. This app automates photo taking with customizable intervals, allowing you to set up your device and get multiple shots to choose from. Manage your captured images easily within the app before saving or sharing.

Highlights
  • Customizable photo intervals
  • Automatic photo capture
  • Internal photo management
  • Save, delete, and share photos
  • Autofocus and flash control
  • Switch between front and back cameras
  • Disable shutter sound
Features
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Let's be honest, not everyone has their own photographer at the rate, but everyone wants to have the perfect photo of yourself to share it on social media, send to parents or use on dating apps and you don't want to bother someone every time to help with it. Just ask the app to do it, it never gets tired :) App provides custom camera to take photos with the specified interval. You can handle device in your hand and use different angles or put it somewhere to be focused on you and app will make as many photos as you want automatically. This makes it possible to take a picture of yourself on your own and choose only the perfect photos from the many taken. All photos are initially saved in internal app's memory and grouped into photosets to not get mixed with your device gallery photos. Photosets and photos can be conveniently managed such as save to gallery, delete, share etc. Camera has all needed features to take the perfect selfie: autofocus, configuration of photos interval in seconds and minutes, lock of screen sleep when camera is active, maximum image quality, disable or enable shutter sound, you can switch between all camera lens direction (for example between back and front cameras), flash mode. UI is easy to use, built using material design and has support of dark mode to provide nice looking and convenient interface.

About

Parallel Camera

Record videos and take photos simultaneously using your device's front and rear cameras. Choose from various split-screen or picture-in-picture layouts, customize borders, and select resolutions up to 4K.

Highlights
  • Dual camera photo and video recording
  • Split-screen and picture-in-picture views
  • Customizable border colors and shapes
  • Selectable resolutions (720p, 1080p, 4K)
  • Adjustable frame rates (24, 30, 60 fps)
  • Front screen flash and regular flash control
  • Grid overlay for precise framing
Features
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Parallel Camera – Capture Every Side of the Moment! Parallel Camera allows you to take pictures and shoot videos with both front and rear cameras at the same time! Capture every perspective with a split-screen effect or a picture-in-picture view and gain full control over how you frame your shot. Key Features Include: - Dual Camera Recording: Capture moments using both cameras at the same time in photo or video mode. Use both cameras simultaneously in photo or video mode. - Custom Layouts: For your secondary camera, choose a split-screen or floating window (square or circle). Change the border color and shape to make something unique. - Flexible Quality: Pick a suitable resolution - 720p, 1080p, or 4K. Adjust frame rates to 24, 30, or 60 fps to smoothen up your recording. - Front Screen Flash: Use the on-screen frame light to brighten your selfies; adjust the color to ensure the perfect glow. - Regular Flash Control: Use your flashlight to improve lighting conditions. - Grid Overlay: Add a grid to your viewfinder for more accurate and professional shots. Looking to make the most from every single shot? Let Parallel Camera lead the way! Experiment with your photos and videos like never before. Take charge of every shot; it’s that easy! Unlock exclusive features with the Premium version: Capture Unlimited Videos Frames Collection Updates Save Without Watermarks No Ads, No Limits Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. Subscription Options: Weekly: $2.99 3 Months: $9.99 For other currencies, the price corresponds to the same tier on the App Store Pricing Matrix. Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/scelcunovairina/Privacy-Policy Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/scelcunovairina/terms

Screenshots

selfer4 screens
Parallel Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: selfer at 100% against Parallel Camera's 33%. selfer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Parallel Camera's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. selfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Parallel Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

selfer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: selfer has 96 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of selfer's written reviews are positive against 33% of Parallel Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

selfer ships an update monthly, Parallel Camera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
selfer versus Parallel Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterselferParallel Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (96 ratings) — better4.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings96 — better7
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB66 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIhor PrysiazhniukIrina Scelcunova

Customer experience

selfer

All ratings96 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Parallel Camera

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

selfer

One-time1
  • Pro version$3.99
2 purchases

Parallel Camera

Subscriptions2
  • GoSelfie premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • GoSelfie 3 months premium$9.993 Months

Questions

Is selfer free?
selfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Parallel Camera free?
Parallel Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, selfer or Parallel Camera?
selfer is rated higher. selfer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Parallel Camera averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.
Do selfer or Parallel Camera have ads?
Parallel Camera shows ads; selfer does not.
Which is updated more often, selfer or Parallel Camera?
selfer ships an update monthly, and Parallel Camera fortnightly. Most recently, selfer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Parallel Camera on October 8, 2026.

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