Comparison

Parallelogram vs 505 Camera

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

Head to head
About

Parallelogram

Features
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Photos with depth. Pick a photo. Pick a motion. Share. That's the whole app. Parallelogram turns any image from your library into a looping video where the subject pops out from the background — like a window into the scene. Perfect for posting, sending to friends, or just enjoying on your home screen. Behind the scenes, the app uses Apple's measured depth from Portrait Mode photos when it's available, or estimates depth on-device for everything else. Your photos never leave your phone. WHAT YOU CAN DO Four hand-tuned motion templates — circular orbit, side-to-side pan, up-and-down bob, and a corner-to-corner X path Drop in caption text with fonts, colors, halo, and shadow — and drag it anywhere on the preview to position Swap the background for any other image Pick your export aspect — Source, Square, 9:16 Portrait, or 16:9 Landscape — and the preview reshapes to match Adjust loop length and number of repetitions Export and share to Messages, AirDrop, Photos, or any app via the standard share sheet WHAT'S DIFFERENT Most apps in this category either require a special camera mode, or they upload your photos to a server for processing. Parallelogram runs entirely on-device. Portrait Mode photos use Apple's measured depth for the sharpest possible results. Everything else uses on-device depth analysis — no account, no network, no exception. The motion templates aren't generic post-effects; the app reconstructs a small 3D scene from your photo's depth and moves a virtual camera through it, the way a real spatial-photo platform would. PRIVACY Nothing leaves your device. No data collection, no analytics, no telemetry, no ads, no third-party SDKs. Read the full policy at panoscano.com/parallelogram-support. SUPPORT Questions, bug reports, feature ideas? Email us via the support page — we read everything.

About

505 Camera

Capture everyday moments with a unique film aesthetic. Apply artistic looks, add subtle details, and even bring photos to life with 3D effects. Offers both free and premium features for enhanced creativity.

Highlights
  • Fourteen film looks
  • Edit and keep photos
  • 3D pieces
  • Subtle date, light, and grain details
  • Keep original and revisit finish
  • Unlimited 3D generation (free tier)
Features
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5:05pm. At the end of the day, for the moments that might otherwise fade. 505 is a camera for keeping everyday scenes in film color and quiet motion. Shoot. Choose a look. Sometimes, bring a photo to life. Simple to use, personal in the way it feels. • Fourteen film looks • Edit and keep photos and 3D pieces • Subtle date, light, and grain details • Keep the original and revisit the finish anytime PRO films, additional 3D flash and zoom effects, an ad-free experience, logo-free exports, and unlimited 3D generation are paid features available with 505 PRO — a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time purchase. Everything else, including capture, editing, and up to 10 3D generations per day, is free. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Parallelogram3 screens
505 Camera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Parallelogram at none against 505 Camera's 3. Parallelogram also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. 505 Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Parallelogram asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Parallelogram versus 505 Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParallelogram505 Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher Dale StanglandNaoki Katagiri

In-app purchases

None

Parallelogram

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

505 Camera

Subscriptions2
  • 505 PRO Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • 505 PRO Annual3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • 505 PRO Lifetime$11.99

Questions

Is Parallelogram free?
Parallelogram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 505 Camera free?
505 Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Parallelogram or 505 Camera have ads?
505 Camera shows ads; Parallelogram does not.

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