Comparison

ProjectX vs PicoMap

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

Head to head
About

ProjectX

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a portable projection mapping studio. Easily map animated visuals, videos, and photos onto any real-world surface with customizable shapes and GPU-accelerated rendering. Perfect for creative experimentation, ambiance, and art installations.

Highlights
  • Portable projection mapping studio
  • Map visuals onto any surface
  • Growing library of animated effects
  • Customizable polygon and stencil shapes
  • GPU-accelerated rendering
  • Works with any projector via HDMI or AirPlay
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ProjectX turns your iPhone or iPad into a portable projection mapping studio. Map animated visuals, videos, photos and effects onto any real-world surface — walls, cubes, stages, buildings, furniture, windows, anything you can point a projector at. The entire setup takes seconds, not hours. WORKS WITH ANY PROJECTOR Plug in an HDMI adapter and your projector is detected automatically. Got an AirPlay-compatible projector? That works too! A GROWING LIBRARY OF VISUALS Choose from a collection of animated effects and visuals. New effects are added regularly, so there's always something fresh. MAP ANY SURFACE Place shapes on your canvas, warp them to match your real-world surface, and fill them with visuals. Polygons, circles, stencils — fully customizable. Set content for your entire canvas or fine-tune each shape individually. POWERED BY METAL Perspective-correct rendering, real-time warping, and smooth performance — all GPU-accelerated. Content looks natural on any angled surface. GREAT FOR - Creative experimentation - Room ambiance and mood lighting - DJ visuals and party setups - Social media viral content - Art installations - Holiday decorations and displays ProjectX makes projection mapping accessible for everyone! Privacy Policy: https://getprojectx.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Questions or feedback? Reach us at support@getprojectx.app — we'd love to hear from you.

About

PicoMap

Transform any surface into a dynamic display using your iPhone. Easily map videos and photos onto walls, stages, or objects without a computer. Offers advanced controls for precise adjustments and creative effects.

Highlights
  • Four-corner surface mapping
  • Import videos and photos
  • Multi-layer mixing
  • Customizable masks
  • Real-time FX controls
  • Audio-reactive and MIDI control
Features
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Turn walls, stages, and objects into moving light. PicoMap is projection mapping built for iPhone. Connect a projector, drag four corners, and play your own videos and photos — no computer, no complicated desktop software. HOW IT WORKS Connect your iPhone to a projector Drag the four corners to match your surface Drop in a video or photo and play KEY FEATURES Four-corner adjustment for precise surface mapping Import videos and photos from Photos or Files Build and mix up to four layers Rectangle, circle, triangle, diamond, and custom masks Opacity, soft-edge, and real-time FX controls Kaleidoscope, pixelate, chromatic, and strobe effects Audio-reactive and MIDI control Dual-channel live mixing Freeze, Blackout, Safe Scene, and master intensity Optional downloadable CC video library Portrait-first controls designed for iPhone Japanese and English interface MADE FOR Live shows, DJs, VJs, and stage performances Shops, exhibitions, and events Installations and video art Room lighting and creative experiments Anyone trying projection mapping for the first time All you need is an iPhone, a projector, and the right cable or adapter. External output and resolution depend on your device and display setup.

Screenshots

ProjectX4 screens
PicoMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ProjectX at 4.6 against PicoMap's 1.0. ProjectX also leads on ratings volume (47 vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). PicoMap's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, 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. ProjectX sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and PicoMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ProjectX holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProjectX has 47 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProjectX ships an update every 5 days, PicoMap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ProjectX versus PicoMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProjectXPicoMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (47 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPacific Apps LLCCode and DESIGN inc

Customer experience

ProjectX

All ratings47 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%

PicoMap

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

ProjectX

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$11.991 Month
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  • Yearly$47.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • ProjectX Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$149.99
1 purchases

PicoMap

One-time1
  • PicoMap Full Access$2.99

Questions

Is ProjectX free?
ProjectX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PicoMap free?
PicoMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ProjectX or PicoMap?
ProjectX is rated higher. ProjectX averages 4.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while PicoMap averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ProjectX or PicoMap have ads?
Neither ProjectX nor PicoMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProjectX or PicoMap?
ProjectX ships an update every 5 days, and PicoMap fortnightly. Most recently, ProjectX was updated on September 23, 2026 and PicoMap on September 19, 2026.

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