Comparison

Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor vs Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor

Capture and edit professional-quality photos with advanced camera presets and powerful editing tools. Enhance your images with AI-powered features and fine-tune every detail for stunning results.

Highlights
  • Advanced camera presets (Auto, Manual, RAW, Slow Shutter, Macro, Action)
  • AI-powered Magic ML and UltraRes upscaling
  • Shooting assist options (Smile mode, Stabilizer, Burst, Timer)
  • Comprehensive editing tools (exposure, shadows, sharpening)
  • RAW image editing
  • Photo library integration
Features
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Capture breathtaking photos, unlock professional camera controls, and edit every detail with precision. Camera+ combines a powerful DSLR-style camera, advanced AI tools, RAW photography, and professional editing features into one complete photography app. Whether you're a casual photographer, content creator, traveler, social media enthusiast, or photography professional, Camera+ gives you everything you need to take stunning photos and transform them into masterpieces. From manual camera controls and RAW capture to AI-powered image enhancement and advanced editing tools, Camera+ helps you create professional-quality photos directly from your iPhone. ► WHY CAMERA+ IS DIFFERENT Unlike basic camera apps, Camera+ gives you complete creative control over every shot. Choose from multiple shooting modes designed for specific photography scenarios, including Manual Mode, RAW Capture, Slow Shutter, Macro Photography, Action Photography, and AI-powered enhancement tools. Whether you're shooting landscapes, portraits, night scenes, sports, pets, food, or travel photography, Camera+ adapts to your style. Our intelligent photography engine combines powerful camera technology with machine learning to help you capture sharper, brighter, and more detailed images. Advanced AI tools automatically optimize your photos while preserving natural colors and realistic details. Camera+ isn't just a camera app—it's a complete photography studio that fits in your pocket. ► KEY FEATURES ► RAW Photography Capture and edit RAW photos for maximum image quality and flexibility. RAW image support allows you to: • Preserve more image data • Recover highlights and shadows • Achieve greater color accuracy • Perform professional-grade editing • Maintain maximum detail Create stunning images with complete editing freedom. ► UltraRes AI Upscaling Enhance your photos using advanced artificial intelligence. UltraRes intelligently analyzes and upscales images to improve: • Image resolution • Fine details • Sharpness • Texture quality • Overall clarity Bring older photos back to life or prepare images for high-quality sharing and printing. ► Magic ML Auto Enhancement Let AI do the work for you. Magic ML automatically improves your photos while you shoot by optimizing: • Exposure • Contrast • Brightness • Color balance • Sharpness • Dynamic range ► Get professional-looking results instantly. Specialized Capture Modes Auto Mode Simple, intuitive photography for everyday moments. Every feature is designed to improve your photography experience and help you achieve better results. ► Powerful Photo Editing Tools Transform your photos with professional editing capabilities. ► Professional Filters Apply beautiful filters and creative effects to instantly enhance your photos. Choose from a wide range of professionally designed looks for: • Portrait photography • Travel photos • Landscapes • Street photography • Social media content ► RAW Editing Professional photographers will appreciate advanced RAW editing tools that preserve image quality while providing maximum flexibility. Edit with confidence while maintaining complete control over every detail. Seamless Photo Library Integration Work directly with your existing photo collection. ► Camera+ integrates smoothly with your photo library, allowing you to: • Edit photos in place • Organize images efficiently • Save storage space • Maintain a streamlined workflow • Access your entire photo collection instantly No complicated importing or exporting required. Whether you're capturing everyday memories or creating professional content, Camera+ provides the tools you need to achieve exceptional results. Download Camera+ today and experience one of the most powerful camera and photo editing apps available for iPhone. Privacy Policy: https://www.heavyplumbapps.com/privacy-policy-apps.html Terms of Use: https://www.heavyplumbapps.com/Service_Terms.html

About

Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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Hydra is a camera app for iPhone & iPad with innovative capture technology that lets you take gorgeous and unique pictures even in challenging lighting conditions. Making use of the latest advances in artificial intelligence & image processing, Hydra’s independent computational core offers to overcome the physical limits of small sensors, with features such as over 20-stop extreme HDR, detail-enhancing denoising, macro shooting, crisp 6/8x zooming, and a whopping 110-megapixel resolution. But there's more. Hydra now features a new highly capable manual mode for photo enthusiasts, an improved faster shooting for reduced artifacts, and the addition of a new normal capture mode for everyday photos. It also comes with a number of presets to define your own style as well as a completely new high-fidelity photo editor. Last but not least, Hydra’s constantly evolving photo capabilities are your best asset to continue enjoying picture quality improvements after device purchase and to obtain state-of-the-art camera innovations all through its lifetime. “The Hydra app […] is one of the more interesting iOS camera apps we have seen in the recent past.” — Lars Rehm (DPReview) “Hydra is for people who enjoy iPhone photography at a higher and more rewarding level.” — David Robinson (iPhonographer) “The user interface is particularly well made […] If Apple were to purchase this app, they wouldn't have to change anything in its design.” — Florian Innocente (Mac Génération) “Hydra […] is a well thought out and terrific performing photo app with solid features that will improve your images in challenging lighting conditions.” — Mel Martin (Engadget) KEY FEATURES • Refined camera experience for iPhone & iPad. • Computational photography with artificial intelligence (AI). Neural processing & fusion of RAW sensor data. • Unique capabilities: extreme HDR (> 20-stop range) to accommodate lighting conditions, superior detail-enhancement and denoising for low-light & macro, up-to-6/8x zooming, and a whopping 110-megapixel resolution. New normal camera mode. • Versatile viewfinder: approachable ergonomics, tactile input & sensory feedback (1-stop vibrations). “Zebra” exposure previewing. • Manual mode for precise camera control: focus, ISO, shutter speed, white balance. • Rich capture options: Apple Watch remote, timer, flash & selfie, geotagging, grid overlay… • Photo style presets (tonal intent, color rendition…). • Powerful photo editor for 32-bit non-degrading edits, including tone mapping, detail boosting, precise colorimetry, and Apple ProRAW editing. • Side-by-side pixel-level comparison with unprocessed RAW input. • Exhaustive output options with varied file formats, including pro options (JPEG, HEIC, TIFF, TIFF-32, OpenEXR, Radiance, DNG, Apple ProRAW, and next-gen JPEG XL) & color spaces (sRGB, Display P3, ROMM ProPhoto). • Aftershot: saving to HyperRAW for deferred photo development, including Bracket and Fusion containers. • Improved saving to Files (iCloud & 3rd-party apps) including shared folders for professional use cases, and folder management. • Redesigned photo gallery. • Lock screen and home screen widgets. • Optimized for latest iOS, Metal, CoreML, and Apple Neural Engine (ANE) for high-speed AI computations on Apple Silicon. • Privacy first: full on-device processing, privacy filter for social sharing. PRICING The free app offers unrestricted shooting in normal mode (auto & manual), including RAW, HyperRAW & Apple ProRAW (compatible devices only). Other capture modes & restrictions can be unlocked either with the Pro Pack 3 one-time purchase, or with the Pro Plan subscription. Upgrade pricing is available within the app for previous version owners. MORE INFO Website: https://creaceed.com/ihydra Privacy Policy: https://creaceed.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://creaceed.com/terms Feedback: hydra@creaceed.com

Screenshots

Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor4 screens
Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor at 4.5 against Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)'s 3.4. Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 254) and review sentiment (50% vs 30%). Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor has 12K ratings behind it against 254, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor's written reviews are positive against 30% of Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor versus Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera+ I Pro Camera & EditorHydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (12K ratings) — better3.4 (254 ratings)
Positive reviews50.1% of reviews — better29.5% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better254
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size352 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeavy Plumb Apps, SOCIEDAD LIMITADACreaceed SRL

Customer experience

Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor

All ratings11,834 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews1,748 reviews
Positive50.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative44.6%

Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)

All ratings254 ratings
Positive55.5%
Neutral13.4%
Negative31.1%
Written reviews281 reviews
Positive29.5%
Neutral14.6%
Negative55.9%

User reviews

Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent camera controls
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Powerful editing features
  • 👍 Reliable and consistent performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
  • 💰 Subscription model for full features
  • 🔒 Requires internet connection to function
  • 🔒 Difficulty restoring previous purchases
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance and stability issues

Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)

From 254 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful features
  • 👍 Great photo quality
  • 💡 Innovative AI-powered processing
  • 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 👍 Excellent HDR and low-light performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔋 Slow processing times
  • 👎 Watermark on free version photos
  • 👎 Worse quality than native camera app in some cases
  • 👎 Forced subscription model

Bugs and requests

Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes or freezes on launch
  • Inability to save edited photos
  • Macro mode not working as expected
  • Orientation lock not functioning properly
  • Panorama feature producing black images

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode for full functionality
  • Improved RAW image support
  • Seamless integration with photo library
  • More granular control over camera settings
  • Timelapse and slow-motion video features

Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when taking 110MP photos
  • Unable to save RAW/HEIC files
  • Inconsistent behavior in different lighting conditions
  • Zoom and macro features not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ultra-wide lens support
  • Allow editing of photos after capture
  • Improve low-light and macro performance
  • Optimize for latest iPhone hardware
  • Provide better value for paid version

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor

Subscriptions16
  • Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
Show 13 more
  • Camera + (Weekly)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly offer7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • premium3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Monthly3 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Premium Camera + Forever$34.991 Year
  • Camera+ Yearly$44.991 Year
  • Yearly$69.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • Tip$2.99
  • Purchase$49.99
6 purchases

Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Plan (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Plan (Yearly)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • Pro Pack 3 (Upgrade)$7.99
  • Pro Pack (Upgrade)$15.99
  • Pro Pack 3$23.99
Show 1 more
  • Pro Pack$23.99

Questions

Is Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor free?
Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) free?
Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor or Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)?
Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor is rated higher. Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) averages 3.4 from 254 ratings.
Do Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor or Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) have ads?
Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor shows ads; Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) does not.
Which is updated more often, Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor or Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)?
Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) every 5 weeks. Most recently, Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) on October 30, 2026.

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