# Simple HDR vs 360 Ultra Pano

The clearest difference is rating: 360 Ultra Pano at 3.6 against Simple HDR's 2.7. 360 Ultra Pano also leads on price ($4.99 vs $9.99). Simple HDR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (56% vs 33%). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Simple HDR costs $9.99 and 360 Ultra Pano $4.99 up front. 360 Ultra Pano sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. Simple HDR asks for nothing beyond the download.

360 Ultra Pano holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Simple HDR's written reviews are positive against 33% of 360 Ultra Pano's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Simple HDR ships an update every 2 months, 360 Ultra Pano every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple HDR | 360 Ultra Pano |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [2.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-hdr/id1035541353/reviews) | **[3.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/360-ultra-pano/id1161252995/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Built Light](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035541352) | [Dermandar](https://appshunter.io/developer/441183053) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple HDR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-hdr/id1035541353)

Capture bracketed 360° images with this app, designed for Ricoh Theta cameras. Choose between Auto and Pro settings for quick HDR landscape creation or light and reflection map generation.

**Highlights:** Capture bracketed 360° images, Create 360° landscapes, Generate light maps, Generate reflection maps, Auto capture setting (3 shots, 5 stops), Pro capture setting (7 shots, 12 stops)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 360 Ultra Pano

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/360-ultra-pano/id1161252995)

Capture stunning 360-degree photos using your iPhone's ultra-wide lens. Easily create immersive panoramas and share them on social media or virtual tours. Upgrade for higher resolutions and HDR capabilities.

**Highlights:** Capture 360 images with ultra-wide lens, Create interactive panoramas, 8K resolution output, Share to Facebook and Streetview, Optional 16K resolution upgrade, Optional HDR image upgrade

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 16K Resolution | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| HDR (High Dynamic Range) | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| 16K Resolution | $4.99 | one-time |
| HDR (High Dynamic Range) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple HDR free?

Simple HDR costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 360 Ultra Pano free?

360 Ultra Pano costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simple HDR or 360 Ultra Pano?

360 Ultra Pano is rated higher. Simple HDR averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while 360 Ultra Pano averages 3.6 from 12 ratings.

### Do Simple HDR or 360 Ultra Pano have ads?

Neither Simple HDR nor 360 Ultra Pano shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple HDR or 360 Ultra Pano?

Simple HDR ships an update every 2 months, and 360 Ultra Pano every 6 months. Most recently, Simple HDR was updated on October 24, 2026 and 360 Ultra Pano on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*