Comparison

Portrait Silhouette vs One Big Projector

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

Head to head
About

Portrait Silhouette

Features
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Turn portrait photos into silhouette images. Pick a photo and the app automatically converts it into a clean silhouette. You can also resize the frame, rotate, and flip to fine-tune the look. Exports as transparent PNG in high resolution. Save and share exactly as you see in the preview. ●Features 【Simple to use】 ・Automatically detects people and converts to a silhouette with one tap 【Preview & Edit】 ・Pinch to zoom, drag to adjust position ・Supports rotation and flipping ・Live preview updates so you can see the result as you edit 【Size & Frame】 ・Specify frame width/height (px) with safe limits ・Checkerboard background makes transparent areas easy to see 【Save & Share】 ・Export as a high-resolution transparent PNG ・Save or share to social apps and messages exactly as shown in the preview 【No account required】 ・No signup needed—start creating right after install

About

One Big Projector

Transform any projector into a dynamic light show. Easily map video, photos, and effects onto walls, objects, or stages without complex software. Preview your creations in AR before going live.

Highlights
  • Map content to any surface
  • Mesh warping for curved objects
  • Use own photos, videos, or live camera
  • Built-in library of effects
  • Audio-reactive effects
  • Layer multiple surfaces and content
  • AR preview
Features
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Turn any projector into a mapped light show. One Big Projector fits your video, photos, and effects to any wall, object, or stage — no complicated software, no laptop, no steep learning curve. Design it on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, preview it on your wall in AR, then connect a projector over USB-C or HDMI and your canvas goes full-screen and clean. WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT • Fit to anything — drag the corners to line your content up with a real wall, window, or prop • Bend around curves — mesh warping wraps content over columns, arches, and rounded surfaces • Bring your own content — photos, video, and live camera, or pick from a built-in library of effects and loops • Effects and looks — kaleidoscope, strobe, sparkle, waves, and more, some audio-reactive to your music • Layer it up — stack multiple surfaces and content layers for a full mapped scene • Preview in AR — see the result on your actual wall before a projector is even connected • Clean output — when you go live, the editor handles disappear for a pure, gig-ready projection PERFECT FOR • Holiday displays — Halloween and Christmas window and facade projection • Parties and events — instant ambiance on any wall • VJs, DJs, and stage shows — live visuals that map to the set • Art installations and window displays • Anyone who just wants to point a projector at something and make it look amazing NO PROJECTOR YET? NO PROBLEM Design your whole scene and preview it in AR on your wall today. When you are ready, any USB-C or HDMI projector works. FREE TO START Build real projects for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited projects and unlimited video layers — monthly, annually, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://hellogoodday.com/projectorstudio/terms Privacy Policy: https://hellogoodday.com/projectorstudio/privacy Made by Hello Good Day.

Screenshots

Portrait Silhouette4 screens
One Big Projector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: One Big Projector at none against Portrait Silhouette's shown. One Big Projector also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Portrait Silhouette sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and One Big Projector sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Portrait Silhouette ships an update every 3 months, One Big Projector every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Portrait Silhouette versus One Big Projector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortrait SilhouetteOne Big Projector
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMITSUKO MARGOT KUBOTA ONOHello Good Day LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Portrait Silhouette

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
3 purchases

One Big Projector

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$10.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Portrait Silhouette free?
Portrait Silhouette is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is One Big Projector free?
One Big Projector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Portrait Silhouette or One Big Projector have ads?
Portrait Silhouette shows ads; One Big Projector does not.
Which is updated more often, Portrait Silhouette or One Big Projector?
Portrait Silhouette ships an update every 3 months, and One Big Projector every 3 days. Most recently, Portrait Silhouette was updated on October 9, 2026 and One Big Projector on October 25, 2026.

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