Comparison

AuraHDR Camera vs HDR Plus+

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

Head to head
About

AuraHDR Camera

This app enhances mobile photography with advanced HDR and focus stacking capabilities. It allows users to capture detailed images in challenging lighting, achieve edge-to-edge sharpness for close-ups, and shoot in high resolutions like 48MP ProRAW. Tutorials are available to help master its professional-grade features.

Highlights
  • RAW HDR bracketing
  • 100-shot Focus Bracketing
  • 48MP ProRAW shooting
  • Moon Shooting Mode
  • Long exposure capabilities
  • Built-in HDR editing sliders
  • Low Light preset
Features
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AuraHDR Camera gives iPhone photographers advanced tools for capturing scenes that ordinary camera apps struggle with. Create detailed HDR images with up to 16-stop RAW exposure bracketing, achieve edge-to-edge sharpness with focus bracketing and automatic focus stacking, and shoot in Bayer RAW or Apple ProRAW—all from one powerful camera app. WHAT MAKES AURAHDR DIFFERENT? ADVANCED HDR CAMERA AuraHDR’s proprietary AuraEngine tone mapping recovers detail in challenging lighting conditions. Each scene is analyzed automatically, while built-in tone controls let you fine-tune the result. For darker scenes, the Low Light preset helps produce cleaner photographs with improved detail. 1. 16-STOP EXPOSURE BRACKETING Capture RAW or JPEG exposure brackets across a range of up to 16 stops for merging in your preferred HDR software. • Capture up to seven bracketed exposures. • Customize the number of exposures and interval between them. • High Quality Low Light mode uses a lower ISO for cleaner brackets. • Supports Bayer RAW and Apple ProRAW on compatible iPhones. 2. RAW FOCUS BRACKETING Capture tack-sharp close-ups and landscapes with greater depth of field. • Choose automatic or manual focus bracketing. • Capture up to 100 bracketed images. • Adjust the focus interval for different subjects. • Capture in RAW or JPEG. • Use the draggable magnifier and real-time focus peaking to identify areas of sharp focus. In Auto mode, select the nearest focus point and let AuraHDR capture the sequence. In Manual mode, tap different areas of the frame to choose each focus position. Import the frames into apps such as Affinity Photo or Luminar Neo to create images with edge-to-edge sharpness. 3. AUTOMATIC FOCUS STACKING CAMERA Automatic Focus Stacking combines bracketed images inside AuraHDR and saves the completed result—no external stacking software required. • Ideal for macro, product, and food photography. • Select the nearest focus point and press the shutter. • Both the bracketed sequence and focus-stacked image are saved. • Designed for use with the iPhone’s main camera. 4. BAYER RAW AND APPLE PRORAW CAPTURE Choose the RAW format that best suits your workflow. • Capture minimally processed Bayer RAW files for maximum editing flexibility. • Use Apple ProRAW for RAW flexibility with Apple’s computational processing. • Capture Apple ProRAW at up to 48MP on supported Pro iPhones. • Available formats and resolution depend on your iPhone model. 5. LONG EXPOSURE AND FRAME STACKING Create smooth long exposures of flowing water, moving lights, and other moving subjects directly inside AuraHDR. Frame Stacking captures a sequence of individual images for processing in compatible software. Blend them to simulate longer exposures or average them to reduce noise in static low-light scenes. 6. ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES Moon Mode captures four exposures to help photograph visible lunar detail. A tripod is recommended for focus stacking, long exposures, frame stacking, and High Quality Low Light capture. Visit the AuraHDR YouTube channel for tutorials covering HDR merging, focus stacking, frame stacking, and other features.

About

HDR Plus+

Capture and edit stunning HDR photos with advanced AI and manual controls. Offers RAW image capture and a wide range of editing tools, including custom presets and filters. Unlock full features with a subscription or one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • AI-powered auto HDR capture
  • Manual ISO and exposure control
  • RAW photo capture and merging
  • Customizable EV presets
  • Extensive photo editing filters
  • Create and apply custom presets
  • Edit LDRs with real-time HDR impact
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Capture brilliant HDR Photos like a pro or easily using the power of Machine Learning. Choose from JPEG exposure capturing and merging to DSLR-like RAW photos. • Auto: capture HDR photos using artificial intelligence to choose the best EVs. • Manual: adjust ISO and exposure time for each area in the scene. Exposure is automatically locked when touching different areas of the screen. • RAW: capture a series of RAW photos, align and merge them to achieve a beautifully detailed, noiseless, RAW photo.* • EV Presets: create your own EV Presets (ex -2, 0, 2) and choose the one you need with a touch. • Disable HDR and capture photos like your iPhone would with control over ISO, exposure time, and white balance. Edit HDR-captured photos or import some from your phone. • Use any of the following filters to edit your photos: • HDR: MergeStyle, Colors, Definition, Vibrance, BW, Skin smoothing, deghosting, depth control • LDR + HDR: Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Exposure, Gamma, Denoise, Hue, RGBT Levels, Highlights, Shadows • Create presets with these filters and applies them to any image. • Edit LDRs while checking real-time how it impacts the final HDR photo. • Automatically edit RAW photos individually or for every captured image. Hint for the best result: Auto mode: Move the indicator to a darker area in the scene Manual mode: Before capturing, select the indicator with the biggest exposure (darkest area in the scene). * RAW capturing and editing is available on devices with GPU Family 4 and newer (iPhone 8 and above). *****Subscription***** Capture 4 HDR (JPEG/HEIC) Brackets every 12 hours and save for free or unlock HDR Plus+ by choosing one of the auto-renewing subscriptions/one-time purchase through an In-App Purchase. • Auto-renewable subscription • 1 month ($2.99) • 1 year ($27.99), 7-day trial • one-time purchase ($57.99) • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. • Privacy policy: https://hdr-plus.com/privacy.html • Terms of Use (EULA): https://hdr-plus.com/terms.html

Screenshots

AuraHDR Camera4 screens
HDR Plus+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HDR Plus+ at 3.9 against AuraHDR Camera's 2.1. HDR Plus+ also leads on ratings volume (142 vs 8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. AuraHDR Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HDR Plus+ sells 3 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

HDR Plus+ holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HDR Plus+ has 142 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of AuraHDR Camera's written reviews are positive against 20% of HDR Plus+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AuraHDR Camera ships an update every 2 months, HDR Plus+ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AuraHDR Camera versus HDR Plus+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuraHDR CameraHDR Plus+
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (8 ratings)3.9 (142 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.6% of reviews20.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8142 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppJudCUTEPXL SRL

Customer experience

AuraHDR Camera

All ratings8 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral37.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral29.4%
Negative52.9%

HDR Plus+

All ratings142 ratings
Positive73.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative22.5%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative70.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AuraHDR Camera

One-time1
  • Unlock Features$24.99
3 purchases

HDR Plus+

Subscriptions2
  • HDR Plus+ Monthly$3.991 Month
  • HDR Plus+ Yearly7 Days trial$21.991 Year
One-time1
  • HDR Plus+$43.99

Questions

Is AuraHDR Camera free?
AuraHDR Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HDR Plus+ free?
HDR Plus+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AuraHDR Camera or HDR Plus+?
HDR Plus+ is rated higher. AuraHDR Camera averages 2.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while HDR Plus+ averages 3.9 from 142 ratings.
Do AuraHDR Camera or HDR Plus+ have ads?
Neither AuraHDR Camera nor HDR Plus+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AuraHDR Camera or HDR Plus+?
AuraHDR Camera ships an update every 2 months, and HDR Plus+ every 6 weeks. Most recently, AuraHDR Camera was updated on October 10, 2026 and HDR Plus+ on October 6, 2026.

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