Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)

Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)

Manual noise-free photos & HDR

254 ratings
281 reviews
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Released
February 25, 2022
Updated
October 28, 2026

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Capture stunning photos in any lighting with advanced AI and computational photography. Offers extreme HDR, noise reduction, macro, and high-resolution zoom. Includes manual controls and a powerful editor for professional-level results.

✓AI-powered computational photography
✓Extreme HDR (> 20-stop range)
✓Detail-enhancing denoising
✓Macro shooting and 6/8x zoom
✓110-megapixel resolution
✓Manual camera controls
✓High-fidelity photo editor
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What's New in Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)

3.1

October 28, 2026

Hydra 3.1 brings support for the iPhone 18 Pro’s variable-aperture camera and new gain map-based image corrections, more granular control over Photos permissions, and an improved photo editor. • Variable aperture (iPhone 18 Pro): Manual mode supports variable aperture for exposure and depth-of-field control. Updated priority modes maintain exposure when adjusting ISO, shutter speed, or aperture. • Gain map support (iPhone 18 Pro): Vignetting correction now uses DNG Gain Maps, as required by the latest iPhone models. HyperRAW fully supports gain map preservation, and Hydra can process photos captured with gain maps across devices. • Enhanced permissions: Write-only Photos access lets you save photos without granting viewing permissions. Configured folders remain accessible in the gallery even when inactive, for HyperRAW development and other uses. • Improved photo editor: The post-capture photo editor now offers faster, more accurate previews and resolves potential refresh issues. Wide color (P3) is now supported on compatible devices.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Pro Plan (Monthly)

Removes limitations & watermark

$3.991 Month
7 Days trial
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Events

Read more about Introducing HyperRAW.

Introducing HyperRAW.

Photographers, stay in the flow. Shoot in HyperRAW

Sep 15, 2026 — Oct 15, 2026

Read more about New: manual mode presets

New: manual mode presets

Save and reuse custom camera configurations

Feb 25, 2026 — Mar 18, 2026

User reviews

Weird iOS 18 Issues

I love this app. Have used it for years because I really like how HDR works. Lately tho I cannot take an HDR photo. The app crashes or just processes forever. Makes me sad that I cannot use it the way I want. Please fix.

And of course after I write this it starts working. This will once again be my default camera app.
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Response from developer

thank you for your support & feedback. iOS 27 and new iPhone models are introducing new behaviours that we had to adapt to. Anyway, let us know if you run into new issues.

Buggy app it doesn’t take photos anymore

Buggy app it doesn’t take photos anymore since update

Response from developer

Can you contact support@creaceed.com with iPhone model, app version, OS version? That way, we can look into the issue & fix it. Thank you.

Comprei o app e não posso usar

Não consigo tirar uma miserável foto com o aplicativo sem ter que assinar algo, absurdo

Response from developer

Olá, o Hydra 3 inclui vários recursos gratuitos: salvamento de fotos no modo Normal, incluindo o modo de controle manual, salvamento em ProRAW e salvamento em HyperRAW. O aprimoramento por IA faz parte dos planos pagos, mas pode ser testado gratuitamente com uma marca-d’água. Como empresa, tentamos encontrar um equilíbrio aceitável entre recursos gratuitos e pagos para que possamos continuar trabalhando no app. Agradecemos a sua compreensão.

Merci pour les 50%

Bonjour Raphaël, juste un petit message pour vous remercier sur les 50 % de réduction pour les utilisateurs de la v1, je viens de faire ma mise à jour à l’instant grâce à ce geste commercial.👌

Pourriez-vous intégrer le "focus-stacking" dans le Mode Macro svp ?

L’intégration de l’édition des métadonnées XMP dans le fichier DNG généré serait un gros plus pour les photographes qui ont des besoins professionnels.

En espérant qu’Apple soit plus permissive concernant l’accès au capteur pour la nouvelle version d’iOS.🤞

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J’ajoute pour cette version 3.0 : la gestion de fichiers .DCP pour obtenir des couleurs justes à partir d’une charte ColorCheker (éventuellement réalisés sur un ordinateur de bureau grâce au logiciel fourni avec la charte et que l’on importe dans Hydra).
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Response from developer

Bonjour Richarre, merci pour le commentaire. - Concernant le focus stacking, très bonne idée, c'est qqch qu'on voudrait en effet développer, reste à voir à quel moment. - Pour XMP, c'est noté - Concernant le capture 48MP, 4 ans après son introduction, nous n'avons toujours pas d'information à ce stade… Merci! /RS

Make it free at this point

No wonder why this app has 3 stars it only makes slight improvement and puts on 2 watermarks and its so overpriced

Just make it free

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes when taking 110MP photos

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Unable to save RAW/HEIC files

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Inconsistent behavior in different lighting conditions

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Zoom and macro features not working as expected

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add ultra-wide lens support

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Allow editing of photos after capture

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Improve low-light and macro performance

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Optimize for latest iPhone hardware

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Provide better value for paid version

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FAQ

What is Hydra's main advantage over the native iPhone camera?

Hydra utilizes advanced AI and computational photography to overcome physical sensor limits, offering features like extreme HDR, superior denoising, and higher resolution that the native camera app cannot match.

Does Hydra have ads?

No, Hydra does not contain advertisements. It is a free app with optional in-app purchases for advanced features and subscription plans.

What are the subscription options for Hydra?

Hydra offers a Pro Plan with monthly ($3.99/month) and yearly ($9.99/year) options, both including a 7-day free trial.

Can I use Hydra on my Apple Watch?

Yes, Hydra supports Apple Watch for remote camera control, allowing you to trigger the camera from your wrist.

What file formats does Hydra support for export?

Hydra supports a wide range of professional formats including JPEG, HEIC, TIFF, TIFF-32, OpenEXR, Radiance, DNG, Apple ProRAW, and JPEG XL, along with various color spaces.

How often is Hydra updated?

Hydra is actively developed, with its latest version 3.1 released on October 28, 2026, indicating regular updates to improve photo capabilities and introduce new innovations.

What is the age rating for Hydra?

Hydra has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages.

What are users saying about Hydra's performance?

User reviews indicate a neutral overall sentiment, with pros like powerful features and great photo quality, but cons mentioning crashes, slow processing, and a forced subscription model.