Comparison

Parallel Camera vs Maggie iVR

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

Head to head
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

About

Maggie iVR

Enhance your visual experience with live, high-definition VR. This app offers high contrast color modes and up to 20x live zoom for improved clarity. Adjust screen brightness and contrast for personalized viewing.

Highlights
  • High definition live VR
  • High contrast color modes
  • Up to x20 live zoom
  • Screen brightness control
  • Contrast control
Features
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Low vision VR app for MaggieVR headsets and iPhone 15 Pro. App features: * High definition live VR * High contrast color modes * Up to x20 times live zoom * Screen brightness control * Contrast control

Screenshots

Parallel Camera4 screens
Maggie iVR2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Maggie iVR at 5.0 against Parallel Camera's 4.0. Maggie iVR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Parallel Camera's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. Parallel Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Maggie iVR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Maggie iVR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parallel Camera ships an update fortnightly, Maggie iVR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Parallel Camera versus Maggie iVR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParallel CameraMaggie iVR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrina ScelcunovaIssist Assistive Technologies

Customer experience

Parallel Camera

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

Maggie iVR

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Parallel Camera

Subscriptions2
  • GoSelfie premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • GoSelfie 3 months premium$9.993 Months
None

Maggie iVR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Parallel Camera free?
Parallel Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maggie iVR free?
Maggie iVR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Parallel Camera or Maggie iVR?
Maggie iVR is rated higher. Parallel Camera averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Maggie iVR averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Parallel Camera or Maggie iVR have ads?
Parallel Camera shows ads; Maggie iVR does not.
Which is updated more often, Parallel Camera or Maggie iVR?
Parallel Camera ships an update fortnightly, and Maggie iVR every 2 months. Most recently, Parallel Camera was updated on September 21, 2026 and Maggie iVR on June 4, 2026.

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