# Simple HDR vs Dehancer Film Emulation

The clearest difference is rating: Simple HDR at 5.0 against Dehancer Film Emulation's 4.3. Simple HDR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Dehancer Film Emulation's advantage is ratings volume (435 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dehancer Film Emulation sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Simple HDR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple HDR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dehancer Film Emulation has 435 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple HDR | Dehancer Film Emulation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-hdr/id1485451994/reviews)** | [4.3 (435 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dehancer-film-emulation/id6443648413/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **435** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maxim Pazhukov](https://appshunter.io/developer/882367597) | [Dehancer L.L.C-FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809973042) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple HDR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-hdr/id1485451994)

Enhance your photos with advanced editing tools. Adjust exposure, saturation, and brightness with intuitive sliders to achieve more visually appealing images.

**Highlights:** Adjust EV (Exposure Value), Control Saturation, Modify Brightness, Intuitive slider controls, Enhance photo beauty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dehancer Film Emulation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dehancer-film-emulation/id6443648413)

This app offers a comprehensive color grading suite for photos and videos, emulating over 60 real film stocks. It provides professional tools like realistic grain and bloom to achieve an organic, classic cinema look. Join a community of creatives dedicated to authentic, film-inspired color.

**Highlights:** 60+ real film stock emulation, Retro film vibe presets, Realistic grain, Bloom and halation effects, Hollywood-level color grading tools

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Photo Export Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Photo Export Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Export (Weekly) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Export (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Photo Export Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Export (Annual) | $89.99 | per year |
| Non-Renewable 1 Month Dehancer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Non-Renewable 1 Year Dehancer | $150.00 | one-time |
| Unlimited Export | $399.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful film emulation
- 🎨 Excellent color grading
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎥 Great for video editing
- 💡 Customizable presets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
- 🔍 Limited export options
- 🔌 Performance struggles on older devices
- 📂 Lack of file management features

**Reported bugs**

- Failed video exports
- Halation feature not working as expected
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Batch processing and gallery view
- Ability to import from external sources
- More film stock options
- Camera profile matching
- Improved video export quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple HDR free?

Simple HDR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dehancer Film Emulation free?

Dehancer Film Emulation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple HDR or Dehancer Film Emulation?

Simple HDR is rated higher. Simple HDR averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dehancer Film Emulation averages 4.3 from 435 ratings.

### Do Simple HDR or Dehancer Film Emulation have ads?

Neither Simple HDR nor Dehancer Film Emulation shows ads.

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