Comparison

AuraHDR Camera vs Tribal Paint

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
Read full description

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

Tribal Paint

Features
Read full description

Introducing our innovative camera application for iOS and macOS—a versatile tool compatible with FaceTime and any external camera (USB or otherwise). This app allows you to express your spirit by applying vibrant colors or flags to faces, simulating creative face painting. Show your support and allegiance in a fun, dynamic way! The app features automatic face detection, giving you the flexibility to apply colors to specific areas such as the entire face, lips, eyebrows, hair, and more. It even recognizes glasses, enabling you to customize individual facial features with distinct colors. For optimal results: - Position the camera approximately an arm’s length away. - Select the desired facial feature before applying colors or flags. - Adjust your positioning as needed. - You also have the option to upload any custom image and overlay it onto the face. Once you’ve perfected your creation, easily capture and save the photo, then share it with friends through your favorite social or messaging platforms. Please note: Video recording is available as part of a subscription service. The app is currently available for macOS, with an iOS update coming soon. A single purchase grants access across both platforms—buy once, use on iPhone and Mac. Your privacy is our priority. All processing occurs directly on your device. We do not capture, store, or collect any personal data, including facial information. Rest assured, your experience remains entirely private and secure.

Screenshots

AuraHDR Camera4 screens
Tribal Paint2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tribal Paint at none against AuraHDR Camera's 1. Tribal Paint also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Tribal Paint asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AuraHDR Camera ships an update every 2 months, Tribal Paint every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AuraHDR Camera versus Tribal Paint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuraHDR CameraTribal Paint
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppJudTaliyo Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AuraHDR Camera

One-time1
  • Unlock Features$24.99
None

Tribal Paint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AuraHDR Camera free?
AuraHDR Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tribal Paint free?
Tribal Paint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AuraHDR Camera or Tribal Paint have ads?
Neither AuraHDR Camera nor Tribal Paint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AuraHDR Camera or Tribal Paint?
AuraHDR Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Tribal Paint every 4 weeks. Most recently, AuraHDR Camera was updated on November 2, 2026 and Tribal Paint on November 4, 2026.

Other comparisons