# Fusion - HDR Camera > App for creating HDR photos by combining multiple exposures. (iPhone/iPad app by East Coast Pixels, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fusion-hdr-camera/id961711923 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [East Coast Pixels, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/380588089) - Category: Photo & Video - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 3.00/5 from 51 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 26 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-04-16 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fusion-hdr-camera/id961711923/reviews.md ## What is Fusion? "a new HDR app that pushes the envelope for what is possible on the iPhone camera" - Life In Lofi "Fusion sets the bar on all other HDR apps" - Combo Apps: Mobile Extreme Editing "shows you what truly great HDR photos can look like" - iPhone Photography School Fusion creates HDR (high dynamic range) photos by capturing different exposures and then combining them into one perfectly exposed photo. The result is an image that overcomes the limited range of a digital image sensor and reflects what the human eye can actually see. By taking advantage of the new burst mode in iOS 8, Fusion takes three bracketed exposures in 3/10ths of a second. The brackets can be automatically calculated based on algorithmic analysis of the scene, or manually specified. Exposure can be locked using a spot meter mode similar to a DSLR and can also be manually adjusted. A histogram gives you the technical info you need. You can save multiple shots to the recent sessions list or go directly to the Fusion editor. The editor instantly aligns the photos to remove any slight camera movement and then presents an initial fused result. Then Fusion blends the best exposed areas of the under exposed and over exposed brackets, with the main bracket. The shadow/highlight controls allow you to get the look you want. From subtle lighting improvement to intense HDR. The editor includes all the adjustments you'll need to create a beautiful photo. Basic lighting adjustments and white balance as well as color controls. The session list stores the bracketed photos as you shoot and allows you to go back and re-open sessions for editing. Tech Specs Camera features • spot meter • manual exposure adjustment • histogram display • shake detection • timer • multi-shot session capture Editor features • adjustable highlight and shadow bracket fusing • auto alignment • exposure, contrast and sharpness • white balance • saturation and warmth • crop Session features • thumbnail display of the three brackets • delete sessions • re-open sessions in the editor • store up to 200 sessions ## Key features - High dynamic range (HDR) photo creation - Automatic and manual exposure bracketing - Spot meter and manual exposure control - Auto alignment for merged images - Shadow and highlight adjustment - Basic lighting and color controls - Session management for saved brackets ## Recent user reviews (10 of 20) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fusion-hdr-camera/id961711923/reviews.md ### 1/5 — This used to be a great program but now when I take a photo it crashes *2021-11-07, version 1.2.4* I can’t take a photo it crashes. If I press the email support button an error message pops up. Their site doesn’t list this product anymore. I think I can still load and edit fusion photos on my camera role. I really liked this as it allowed me to take excellent photos and do a quick hdr treatment to get really realistic photos snd match the scene. But alas I can’t use it now. ### 1/5 — App quits on latest iOS release *2020-04-27, version 1.2.4* I have used this app for a while now and it was working fine until the latest iOS update. Every time I take a picture, the app crashes. I tried to contact support and their support access page gives you 15 seconds to write your help request before you have to punch “I’m not a robot” before you continue. I don’t what joker thought that was a good idea, but until you fix the app and get a proper support request access port that lets you make a request for help, you get one star.., fix it and I will update my review! ### 2/5 — Not flexible *2019-10-29, version 1.2.4* Why does it HAVE to be 3 photos to merge? 6 years ago I had an identical app and it was 2 photos. One light exposure. One dark exposure. I don’t mind the clunky iOS 4 style interface, but WHY 3 photos? My main usage for this app was to take my own pictures and fuse them. Lining up 2 photos perfectly was hard enough, now in order to use this at all I’ll need a 3rd... I guess medium light shot? The app seems to work but right now I have serious buyers remorse. I’ll probably not open this app again until they update it to allow fusion of only 2 images. Ideally I’d like a refund, because I didn’t know they would have this weird 3 photo situation ### 3/5 — Random photo sizes *2018-08-05, version 1.2.4* I just too 3 HDR photos with this app, all of which saved to my camera roll at different sizes, off by a few pixels each. This makes it tough to use the photos in another HDR app (Hmmmmm!). Since this hasn’t been updated in a couple of years I’m guessing nothing will be done about it, but prospective buyer beware. ### 5/5 — Turns you into a pro photographer *2018-01-25, version 1.2.4* Seriously, Fusion has enabled me to take photos that literally would have been impossible using a standard camera app, even those that include a basic HDR capability. I’ve tried a LOT of camera apps, but the ability to extensively post-process your photos with Fusion generates truly remarkable results. ### 5/5 — A forgotten jewel! *2018-01-07, version 1.2.4* I've bought, literally, hundreds of iOS apps, most in the photography/videography category. At some point in the not too distant past, I bought Fusion but failed to fully assess its capabilities. So it was ignored in my Camera folder. Finally, I methodically compared identical high contrast subjects taken with six different apps that claimed hdr enhancement. Fusion proved to be clear winner in producing high resolution merged shots capturing full tonality and detail! Plus, it offers all of the adjustments to achieve perfect shots. Really impressive! (Hope that the developer continues to upgrade this fine tool.) ### 1/5 — No real HDR bracketing *2017-11-15* Unfortunately this app does not take several shots with different exposures. It’s just a standard photo app with nice options, but the bracketing is faked with the same shot. The result is very far from any other real HDR app which uses several exposures. The editing options are nice but there is plenty of other options for a standard camera app that do not lie about its features like this one. ### 5/5 — Turn your iPhone into a Google Pixel! *2017-09-20, version 1.2.4* I have bought every HDR app on the App Store and this is by far my favorite. It takes stunning photos from the outset, and although I hate manual post photo editing, this is the only app I have ever used that made editing easy for a super novice like myself! ### 4/5 — Great results -- only wish bluetooth trigger would work with it *2017-06-22* Great for HDR photos beating the Apple Camera app. It doesn't however work with a bluetooth camera trigger. Unless you need that trigger it's a product worth your time and money. ### 5/5 — FUSION: *2017-04-20, version 1.2.4* Like this app a lot. Gives tools for being creative with your photos or for making bad ones better. Very user-friendly! I would definitely recommend to others. I especially like the warmer/cooler, saturation and shadows features. ## Frequently asked questions about Fusion ### How does Fusion create HDR photos? Fusion creates HDR photos by capturing multiple exposures of a scene at different brightness levels. It then intelligently combines these exposures to produce a single image with a wider dynamic range, reflecting what the human eye can see. ### What are the pricing details for Fusion? Fusion is a paid application, available for $1.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features without any additional in-app purchases or subscriptions. ### What devices is Fusion compatible with? Fusion is designed for iOS devices, including the iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires iOS 8 or later to function. ### How often is Fusion updated? The latest version of Fusion, 1.2.4, was released on April 14, 2016. While the app has not been updated recently, it was originally released on April 16, 2015. ### What are the key camera features in Fusion? Fusion includes advanced camera features such as a spot meter, manual exposure adjustment, a histogram display for technical feedback, shake detection, a timer, and multi-shot session capture. ### Can I edit my HDR photos after capturing them with Fusion? Yes, Fusion offers an editor that allows you to instantly align photos, adjust shadows and highlights, control exposure, contrast, sharpness, white balance, saturation, and warmth. You can also crop your images. ### What is the age rating for Fusion? Fusion has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This indicates it contains content generally considered appropriate for all ages. ### How does Fusion handle camera movement between shots? Fusion features auto-alignment technology within its editor. This process automatically corrects for any slight camera movement between the bracketed exposures, ensuring a seamless merge into a single, sharp HDR image. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.2.4 — 2016-04-14 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Fixed an issue with the Camera on larger iPads that was introduced with an iOS update in December. Apple clears reviews on updates so a quick rating or repost of a review would really help us out. ### 1.2.3 — 2016-03-14 You can now launch Fusion directly from the launch screen Today view. Reworked Intensity adjustment provides for a more detailed local contrast. We fixed some issues with the camera controls and some bugs with the camera roll. Apple clears reviews on updates so a quick rating or repost of a review would really help us out. ### 1.2.1 — 2015-10-30 Image quality improvement Updates clear reviews, so reposting a review or a quick rating would be greatly appreciated! ### 1.0.5 — 2015-06-04 We got in a bunch of improvements and bug fixes. Workflow is improved as is the Intensity adjustment. Photo sets in the Recent Edits list can be automatically copied to the camera roll when the limit is reached. If you're enjoying Fusion, a quick review or rating would be much appreciated. ### 1.0.0 — 2015-04-13 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Fusion | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Watercolorizer-photo artist](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watercolorizer-photo-artist/id1506126129) | 4.1 (9) | $0.99 | Photo & Video | | [Stops](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stops/id1663636345) | 4.8 (77) | Free | Photo & Video | | [EE35 Film Cam Photo Dazz Dispo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ee35-film-cam-photo-dazz-dispo/id1496216559) | 4.3 (4) | $0.79 | Photo & Video | | [Live Recorder -Screen Recorder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-recorder-screen-recorder/id1522122904) | 4.6 (304) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Face Swap AI Headshot FaceJoy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-swap-ai-headshot-facejoy/id1596009047) | 4.5 (423) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Video Editor with Music・VidLab](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-with-musicvidlab/id791557660) | 4.4 (3,625) | Free | Photo & Video | ## More apps by East Coast Pixels, Inc. - [Color Blast! - Photo Splash and Color Editing Effects](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-blast-photo-splash-and-color-editing-effects/id380588086) - [MobileMonet - Photo Sketch, Watercolor and Oil Painting Effects](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilemonet-photo-sketch-watercolor-and-oil-painting-effects/id395563116) - [PhotoToaster - Photo Editor, Filters, Effects and Borders](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phototoaster-photo-editor-filters-effects-and-borders/id433671262) - [ECP Photo - Editor, Filters and Effects](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecp-photo-editor-filters-and-effects/id466492126) - [TitleFx - Write on Pictures, add Text Captions to Photos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/titlefx-write-on-pictures-add-text-captions-to-photos/id585663626) - [PhotoMotion](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photomotion/id806306845) All apps by East Coast Pixels, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/380588089 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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