Comparison

Canon DPP Express vs SimpleVidz

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

Head to head
About

Canon DPP Express

Edit RAW photos on your iPad or iPhone with intuitive touch controls. Adjust colors, save multiple versions, and export without watermarks after subscribing. Supports various Canon RAW and JPEG formats.

Highlights
  • Color edit RAW images
  • Intuitive touch operation
  • Save multiple adjustment patterns
  • Change history function
  • Export images without watermarks
  • Supports CR3/CR2, JPEG, HEIF (10 bit)
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Canon Digital Photo Professional Express (Canon DPP Express) is an iPad/iPhone application to color edit RAW images with intuitive touch operation to be converted to JPEG file afterwards. To continue using all Digital Photo Professional Express features, you must complete the (paid) subscription process. When you purchase the subscription, - Your image adjustments will be recorded. - You will be able to export images without watermarks. [Key Features] - Adjust RAW images freely. - Quickly and easily adjust RAW images anywhere, any time. - Save multiple adjustment patterns and compare the results on a single RAW image. - Use the change history function to readjust images until you achieve the perfect result. - Save adjusted images to your Camera Roll in JPEG format. " [Compatible Formats] RAW(CR3/CR2 ), JPEG, HEIF (10 bit) * Not compatible with .CRW or video file formats. CR3/HEIF (10bit) images can now be displayed and saved in HDR PQ. The supported displays are as follows: - iPad - Ultra Retina XDR - Liquid Retina XDR - iPhone - Super Retina XDR - Super Retina HD Note that the actual displayed image depends on the display performance. [Image Input] Via Camera Connect : RAW(CR3/CR2), JPEG, HEIF (10 bit) Import from Camera Roll: [RAW (CR3/CR2), JPEG], [HEIF (10 bit) *excluding EOS 5D Mark IV/EOS R] * Image data is saved in the app. In addtion, devices with iOS 12.1 and later can import CR3 files from the Camera Roll. *HEIF (10-bit) files and RAW images shot with [HDR PQ settings] enabled can be imported using linked mode with the Canon camera app Canon Camera Connect . *RAW burst files cannot be imported to smart devices. Extract the CR3 images from the RAW burst file in advance on the camera side, and then import them to the smart device. [Compatible Camera Models] For compatible models and features, please refer to the following website. https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/app.html?app=dppex [System requirement] iOS 18 / 26 iPadOS 18 / 26 [Important Notes] Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase confirmation. If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, the subscription will automatically renew, and charges will continue. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. - If you uninstall the app, all image data imported from your camera will be erased. - If application does not operate properly, try again after shutting down the application. - Visit your local Canon Web pages for more details. https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/app.html?app=dppex Terms and conditions https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SimpleVidz

Easily capture video testimonials and signed media releases from customers. This app streamlines the process for small businesses, ensuring you have permission to share footage. Guided questions and on-device editing make creating professional videos simple.

Highlights
  • Integrated media release signing
  • Guided testimonial questions
  • On-device video trimming
  • Customer-grouped video library
  • Healthcare authorization option
  • Front/back camera recording
Features
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Turn happy customers into testimonials you can actually use. SimpleVidz makes it easy for small businesses to capture video testimonials and signed media releases in one simple workflow. Your customer signs the release right on your iPhone or iPad, answers a few guided questions on camera, and the finished video lands in your library with the release attached. No follow-up emails. No chasing signatures. No wondering whether you have permission to post the footage. THE RELEASE COMES FIRST Every recording starts with the media release. Your customer fills it out and signs directly on your device before you hit record. The signed release, signature, and video stay connected, so you can quickly see which footage has permission to be published. A healthcare authorization option is also available for clinics and practices. GUIDED QUESTIONS Most people aren't sure what to say when a camera turns on. SimpleVidz gives customers suggested testimonial questions right on screen. You can also create your own questions for a specific service, product, project, or location. Customers answer one question at a time, helping you capture focused, useful testimonials instead of one long, rambling take. FOR THE JOB SITE OR THE FRONT DESK Record with the front or back camera on iPhone or iPad. Capture a testimonial right after the installation, workout, appointment, service call, closing, or purchase—while the experience is still fresh in your customer's mind. TRIM IT ON THE SPOT Remove dead air from the beginning or end of a clip, adjust the audio level, and preview the finished video before sharing it. No desktop video editor required. ORGANIZED BY PERSON SimpleVidz keeps clips grouped by the customer who signed the release. If the same customer records another testimonial later, their new clips stay with their existing story instead of becoming another disconnected file. CAPTURE THE MOMENT WHILE IT'S FRESH The best time to ask for a testimonial is often right after you've done great work. SimpleVidz gives you everything you need to ask, record, get permission, and save the story—before your customer walks out the door. Real customers. Real stories. Ready to share. SimpleVidz.

Screenshots

Canon DPP Express4 screens
SimpleVidz3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpleVidz at none against Canon DPP Express's 1. SimpleVidz also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Canon DPP Express's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Canon DPP Express sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. SimpleVidz asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SimpleVidz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canon DPP Express has 2.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Canon DPP Express ships an update every 3 months, SimpleVidz every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Canon DPP Express versus SimpleVidz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanon DPP ExpressSimpleVidz
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.9K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.9K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCanon Inc.SPARROW DESIGN OF WEST FLORIDA LLC

Customer experience

Canon DPP Express

All ratings2,855 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews486 reviews
Positive17.5%
Neutral8.0%
Negative74.5%

SimpleVidz

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Canon DPP Express

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when trying to import photos
  • Unable to open RAW files from camera roll
  • Exporting photos results in quality loss
  • Incompatible with some iPad models

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add support for CR2 RAW files
  • Improve file management with folder support
  • Allow direct import from SD card or external drive
  • Implement batch processing and editing tools
  • Add color profile creation using color checker
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  • Enable RAW file export to other apps

SimpleVidz

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Canon DPP Express

Subscriptions1
  • DPP Express Full Functions1 Month trial$0.991 Month
None

SimpleVidz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Canon DPP Express free?
Canon DPP Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimpleVidz free?
SimpleVidz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Canon DPP Express or SimpleVidz?
SimpleVidz is rated higher. Canon DPP Express averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while SimpleVidz averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Canon DPP Express or SimpleVidz have ads?
Neither Canon DPP Express nor SimpleVidz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Canon DPP Express or SimpleVidz?
Canon DPP Express ships an update every 3 months, and SimpleVidz every 2 days. Most recently, Canon DPP Express was updated on November 3, 2026 and SimpleVidz on October 14, 2026.

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