# Simply HDR — Add extended range of light

> Create vibrant HDR photos with extended light range and detail. (iPhone/iPad app by JixiPix Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-hdr/id438948516 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JixiPix Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/380605671)
- Category: Photo & Video, Social Networking
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,464 App Store ratings · 338 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 51 MB
- Released: 2011-06-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-hdr/id438948516/reviews.md

## What is Simply HDR?

Turn your photo in a vibrant HDR with unparalleled ranges of light and detail

--- Top Selling App in All Countries ---

Simply HDR is a powerful HDR tool that instantly creates stunning and mesmerizing imagery from otherwise bland subjects or compositions.   

Have you ever looked at a well-executed HDR photo with a dramatic sky and wish you could take a shot like that? Now you can! With Simply HDR this stunning art form is now accessible to everyone.

Simply HDR comes with a powerful HDR engine, an easy-to-use interface, options to choose HDR presets for quick one-click results and the ability to experiment with the controls to evolve your own photographic style. Once you’ve found the settings that work best for you ‘save preset’ for future projects. This cool features allows you to maintain a consistent HDR workflow.

With six HDR Styles and a library of artistic content you can create both realistic HDR photos or stylized ones—the result will be outstanding work that is captivating, mesmerizing, revealing and beautifully detailed.   

HDR STYLES
• High Dynamic Range (HDR)
• Black and White HDR
• Contrasted HDR
• Shadows and Lights
• Contrasted Light

FEATURES
Fully adjustable control on all aspects of the process: HDR, Color Gradients, Vignette, and Grain.

INCLUDES
A library of HDArt Color Gradients

UNIVERSAL FEATURES
All JixiPix Apps come with: Superior Customer Service, Support for High-Resolution Images & Output, Undo, Randomize Button, Quick Presets and the ability to create Custom Presets, Cropping with the ability to specify aspect ratio, Quick Preview, Email, Print, and the ability to post directly to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr. We also have an online art gallery and invite our user’s to display their artistic creations on it: http://www.flickr.com/groups/jixipixcreations/


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“JixiPix turns any photo into a masterpiece. All that is required of you is the appreciation — we’ll take care of the rest!”

JixiPix.com “Creative Tools for Creative People”
Photography | Artistic | Graphic Apps


***If you are missing presets then please uninstall and re-install the app

## Key features

- Powerful HDR engine
- Adjustable controls for HDR, color, vignette, and grain
- HDR presets for one-click results
- Save custom presets for consistent workflow
- Six HDR styles (Realistic, B&W, Contrasted, etc.)
- Library of artistic color gradients

## Chart rankings

- #141 in Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

## What do users think of Simply HDR?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Great photo effects
- 💫 Produces stunning results
- 🔥 Addictive app
- 🌟 Excellent HDR app

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes/doesn't work
- 🚫 Not true HDR
- 📉 Poor image quality
- 🔍 Limited features
- 🔧 Needs more customization

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 15 update
- Buttons/controls not working properly
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Slow save times
- Screen controls get corrupted

**Most requested features**

- Ability to merge multiple exposures
- More filters and editing options
- Improved performance and stability
- Rotate image before saving
- Higher export resolution

## Recent user reviews (10 of 338)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-hdr/id438948516/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No video?

*2026-04-07*

In the description it says „photo and video“ but I’m not able to upload and edit any videos. That’s the only reason I bought the app so I want the money back.

### 5/5 — Stopped working

*2025-12-09, version 3.1013*

I absolutely love this app but it suddenly stopped working.

### 5/5 — Thanks for the update

*2025-12-01, version 3.1013*

Wishing you all happy holidays ahead. And thanks again for the update.

With Kind Regards ~

### 1/5 — Worst HDR App

*2025-11-04, version 3.1008*

This is the worst HDR app I have ever used. It does nothing to increase dynamic range. It just adds grungy structure that results in a terrible look.

### 2/5 — Doesn't give the clarity I was expecting

*2025-08-26, version 3.1008*

Not impressed, you pay for what you get. Picture I have tried to edit have come out worse than before I used it.

### 1/5 — Fake HDR

*2025-08-12, version 3.1008*

The app does not uploads bracketed images and merge them into single image. It uses only single image and creates fake ugly HDR. I wish I can rate 0 stars. 1 star is overrated.

### 4/5 — Great App

*2025-07-05, version 3.1008*

I love this App and use it all the time, but one missing feature is to rotate an image before saving especially when the filter rotates it.  otherwise 5*****

### 1/5 — It‘s an effects app

*2025-06-17*

Well, wasted 3€ an wasted time (for me) to write this here. Some migt like the look but it just is not HDR and has nothing to do with it. Look at it thrice before buying.

### 1/5 — Not true HDR

*2024-10-27, version 3.1008*

I bought this to make flat photos pop that where not HDR and this doesn’t do what the description says “converts regular photos to HDR”

### 1/5 — Kann nicht mit Belichtungsserien umgehen.

*2024-09-06*

Vielleicht bin ich nicht smart genug, aber es scheint nicht möglich zu sein, mehrere Bilder zu öffnen, was eigentlich der tiefere Sinn der App sein sollte.

## Frequently asked questions about Simply HDR

### What does Simply HDR do?

Simply HDR is a photo editing application that allows users to transform their images into vibrant HDR (High Dynamic Range) photographs. It enhances the range of light and detail within a photo, creating more visually striking and mesmerizing imagery.

### What are the key features of Simply HDR?

Key features include a powerful HDR engine, an easy-to-use interface, adjustable controls for HDR, color gradients, vignette, and grain. It also offers HDR presets for quick results, the ability to save custom presets, and six distinct HDR styles.

### How much does Simply HDR cost?

Based on the provided information, Simply HDR is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription models, indicating a one-time purchase for the full functionality.

### What kind of photos can I create with Simply HDR?

You can create both realistic HDR photos and stylized artistic ones. The app offers six HDR styles, including High Dynamic Range, Black and White HDR, Contrasted HDR, Shadows and Lights, and Contrasted Light, allowing for diverse creative outputs.

### Can I share my creations directly from the app?

Yes, the app allows you to post your edited photos directly to popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr. You can also email and print your images.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1023 — 2025-12-18

Optimization, bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.1021 — 2025-12-16

Optimization, bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.1017 — 2025-12-14

Optimization, bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.1014 — 2025-12-12

Optimization, bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.1013 — 2025-11-30

Optimization and Bug Fixes

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