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

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.

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.

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.

Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor | Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-plus-i-pro-camera-and-editor/id1313580627/reviews)** | [3.4 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydra-pro-camera-raw-plus-ai/id1575702881/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 254 |
| Positive reviews | **50.1% of reviews** | 29.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 352 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heavy Plumb Apps, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684291057) | [Creaceed SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/291683889) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera+ I Pro Camera & Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-plus-i-pro-camera-and-editor/id1313580627)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Camera + (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly offer | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $17.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Premium Camera + Forever | $34.99 | per year |
| Camera+ Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydra-pro-camera-raw-plus-ai/id1575702881)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Pack 3 (Upgrade) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack (Upgrade) | $15.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack 3 | $23.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 November 3, 2026.

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