# Simply HDR — user reviews > 338 indexed App Store user reviews of Simply HDR by JixiPix Software, rated 4.80/5 from 1,464 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-hdr/id438948516/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-hdr/id438948516.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,278 · 4★ 109 · 3★ 27 · 2★ 11 · 1★ 39 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (11 of 338) ### 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. ### 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***** ### 3/5 — 1:35 *2023-10-12, version 3.1007* Love this photo app had it since 2011 ### 1/5 — Not a True HDR App *2022-09-15, version 3.1004* Not true HDR. Won't combine photos to create true High Dynamic Range images, just uses a cheap filter trick to make some photos *look* HDR. ### 2/5 — Needs Work, Dated *2022-05-28, version 3.1004* I got an iPhone 13 ProMax. I started to use your apps again. It’s very glitchy and hard to use. You can’t tap on the buttons, when you do they don’t work properly. They will take you to a different setting the photo will glitch out. Plus these are very dated, don’t fit right on the screen. All you apps need work !!! I see the last update was 4 years ago !!! Come on, I’d prefer to use your apps than some subscription based editing app. Please fix and update your apps !!! ### 1/5 — Misleading app does not apply HDR *2022-05-16, version 3.1004* Do not buy. This app is a lie. It applies a filter to one photo, it does not apply HDR or process bracketed photos for an HDR effect. ### 1/5 — Low res and pixelated exports *2021-11-26, version 3.1004* Was hopeful this would step up after HDRPro app stopped working, I would change rating much higher if developer increased export resolution. Photos just look bad with those artifacts. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2021-10-10, version 3.1004* Gaudy photos ### 4/5 — Now works with IOS 15 *2021-09-29, version 3.1004* Changing my rating because the app has been fixed for iOS 15 and now works as expected. ### 1/5 — Stopped working *2021-09-27, version 3.1003* Hi I've updated to ios 15 using iphone 12 pro and the app doesn't open any photos any more. Update needed I think. ### 3/5 — Bruhh *2021-09-26, version 3.1003* Since the IOS 15 UPDATE I HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO DO ANYTHING…. PLEASE FIX ASAP ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ### 1/5 — doesn’t actually HDR your camera. *2023-09-07, version 3.1007* This is simply a £3 filter your paying for. Rather than actually using HDR ### 1/5 — NOT TRUE HDR Only filters *2023-08-19, version 3.1007* This app does not process multiple images into one image. THESE PEOPLE ARE LIARS AND THIEVES !!!!! ### 1/5 — Schlechter geht’s nicht *2023-06-18* Einfach eine Sammlung von schlechten Filtern ohne Auflösung und mit minimalen Änderungsmöglichkeiten. ### 1/5 — :( *2022-11-15, version 3.1004* Not hdr, only filter :( ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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 ~ ### 5/5 — Excellent *2024-07-21, version 3.1008* I don’t even bother with other hdr apps. This does everything I need. ### 5/5 — Absolutely Garbage *2023-02-09, version 3.1006* Don’t download. I want my 2.99 back. ### 5/5 — LOVE IT!!! *2022-11-24, version 3.1004* Simple…. Works Flawlessly so far! ### 5/5 — Très sérieux *2022-10-03* Application gratuite et très sérieuse. Le développement est très correct. Je recommande. ### 5/5 — Easy to use and instant HDR image. *2022-01-09, version 3.1004* The program is so simple to use. Turn a dull photo into a vibrant rustic one. ### 5/5 — Quick and easy! *2021-12-23, version 3.1004* Still pretty new with it but looks great so far! So easy to use! ### 5/5 — It works again *2021-09-29, version 3.1004* UPDATE: Latest update that just dropped fixed it for iOS 15. Worked great under iOS 14 but the update to 15 seems to have broken it. Seems to have affected others that I can tell. When it did work, it created a very pleasing textured look. It is not HDR in the true sense of blending 3 or more pictures and overlaying them but I loved the results and I hope they fix this in the near future. ### 5/5 — Best I’ve found! *2021-07-16, version 3.1003* Love this app!! Very functional, stable, and reliable! Thank you JP! 😊 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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