# Simple HDR vs HDR Diagnostics

The clearest difference is price: HDR Diagnostics at Free against Simple HDR's $9.99. HDR Diagnostics also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7). Simple HDR's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

HDR Diagnostics is free to download; Simple HDR costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HDR Diagnostics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple HDR | HDR Diagnostics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-hdr/id1035541353/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdr-diagnostics/id6759677976/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Built Light](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035541352) | [Greg Benz Photography LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880143460) |

## 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


### HDR Diagnostics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdr-diagnostics/id6759677976)

This application helps iPhone users troubleshoot and optimize their device's HDR capabilities. It analyzes your phone's HDR headroom and identifies potential issues hindering maximum HDR performance.

**Highlights:** Troubleshoot HDR support, Optimize HDR settings, Analyze HDR headroom, Identify HDR limitations, Understand HDR potential

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple HDR free?

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

### Is HDR Diagnostics free?

HDR Diagnostics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simple HDR or HDR Diagnostics?

HDR Diagnostics is rated higher. Simple HDR averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while HDR Diagnostics averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Simple HDR or HDR Diagnostics have ads?

Neither Simple HDR nor HDR Diagnostics shows ads.

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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.*