Parallax: 3D Photo Editor review

Parallax does one thing well: it makes a flat photo look 3D by moving the foreground against the background. The App Store listing says you can pick any photo from the camera roll and turn it into 3D with one click on any device, then change the direction of the effect horizontally, vertically or diagonally, blur the background and raise or lower the amplitude of motion. A 3D Camera mode captures new shots with four modes (Short, Classic, Smooth and Manual) and lets you set the number of shots. Filters, light leaks and grain finish the clip, and you can share in high resolution. Pricing is the weak point: the US listing shows a long list of weekly, monthly, yearly and lifetime offers, from Parallax Pro Monthly at $4.49 up to a $99.99 lifetime purchase. It holds 4.7 from 5.6K ratings. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

social media users who want 3D parallax effects on existing photos

Price

Free download; Parallax Pro Monthly $4.49 on the US App Store.

Parallax Pro Monthly $4.49
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Turns any camera roll photo into a 3D photo with one click
• Sets 3D direction horizontally, vertically or diagonally
• 3D Camera with Short, Classic, Smooth and Manual capture modes
• Background blur and adjustable motion amplitude
• Filters, light leaks and grain for finished clips

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Works with any iPhone camera
• Strength: Rated 4.7 from 5.6K ratings on the US App Store
• Strength: Lifetime option listed at $99.99
• Weakness: Many overlapping subscription offers in the purchase list
• Weakness: Output is a parallax motion clip, not a depth map or 3D model
• Weakness: iPhone only

Key facts

• Developer: Zed Italia S.r.l.
• App Store rating: 4.7 from 5.6K ratings
• Requires: iOS 15.6 or later
• App size: 205.4 MB
• Lifetime option: Parallax Pro Lifetime $99.99

Where it ranks

Parallax: 3D Photo Editor is No. 6 in our Best 3D Photo Apps verdict.