Comparison

Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) vs Rollino

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

Head to head
About

Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)

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
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Hydra is a camera app for iPhone & iPad with innovative capture technology that lets you take gorgeous and unique pictures even in challenging lighting conditions. Making use of the latest advances in artificial intelligence & image processing, Hydra’s independent computational core offers to overcome the physical limits of small sensors, with features such as over 20-stop extreme HDR, detail-enhancing denoising, macro shooting, crisp 6/8x zooming, and a whopping 110-megapixel resolution. But there's more. Hydra now features a new highly capable manual mode for photo enthusiasts, an improved faster shooting for reduced artifacts, and the addition of a new normal capture mode for everyday photos. It also comes with a number of presets to define your own style as well as a completely new high-fidelity photo editor. Last but not least, Hydra’s constantly evolving photo capabilities are your best asset to continue enjoying picture quality improvements after device purchase and to obtain state-of-the-art camera innovations all through its lifetime. “The Hydra app […] is one of the more interesting iOS camera apps we have seen in the recent past.” — Lars Rehm (DPReview) “Hydra is for people who enjoy iPhone photography at a higher and more rewarding level.” — David Robinson (iPhonographer) “The user interface is particularly well made […] If Apple were to purchase this app, they wouldn't have to change anything in its design.” — Florian Innocente (Mac Génération) “Hydra […] is a well thought out and terrific performing photo app with solid features that will improve your images in challenging lighting conditions.” — Mel Martin (Engadget) KEY FEATURES • Refined camera experience for iPhone & iPad. • Computational photography with artificial intelligence (AI). Neural processing & fusion of RAW sensor data. • Unique capabilities: extreme HDR (> 20-stop range) to accommodate lighting conditions, superior detail-enhancement and denoising for low-light & macro, up-to-6/8x zooming, and a whopping 110-megapixel resolution. New normal camera mode. • Versatile viewfinder: approachable ergonomics, tactile input & sensory feedback (1-stop vibrations). “Zebra” exposure previewing. • Manual mode for precise camera control: focus, ISO, shutter speed, white balance. • Rich capture options: Apple Watch remote, timer, flash & selfie, geotagging, grid overlay… • Photo style presets (tonal intent, color rendition…). • Powerful photo editor for 32-bit non-degrading edits, including tone mapping, detail boosting, precise colorimetry, and Apple ProRAW editing. • Side-by-side pixel-level comparison with unprocessed RAW input. • Exhaustive output options with varied file formats, including pro options (JPEG, HEIC, TIFF, TIFF-32, OpenEXR, Radiance, DNG, Apple ProRAW, and next-gen JPEG XL) & color spaces (sRGB, Display P3, ROMM ProPhoto). • Aftershot: saving to HyperRAW for deferred photo development, including Bracket and Fusion containers. • Improved saving to Files (iCloud & 3rd-party apps) including shared folders for professional use cases, and folder management. • Redesigned photo gallery. • Lock screen and home screen widgets. • Optimized for latest iOS, Metal, CoreML, and Apple Neural Engine (ANE) for high-speed AI computations on Apple Silicon. • Privacy first: full on-device processing, privacy filter for social sharing. PRICING The free app offers unrestricted shooting in normal mode (auto & manual), including RAW, HyperRAW & Apple ProRAW (compatible devices only). Other capture modes & restrictions can be unlocked either with the Pro Pack 3 one-time purchase, or with the Pro Plan subscription. Upgrade pricing is available within the app for previous version owners. MORE INFO Website: https://creaceed.com/ihydra Privacy Policy: https://creaceed.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://creaceed.com/terms Feedback: hydra@creaceed.com

About

Rollino

This app transforms your iPhone into a disposable camera, encouraging you to focus on capturing moments without distractions. Block other apps, create limited-shot rolls with filters, and wait for them to develop before saving or sharing.

Highlights
  • Disposable camera experience
  • App blocking for focus
  • Limited-shot photo rolls
  • Photo filters
  • Delayed photo development
  • Multiple access methods (widget, Action Button)
Features
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Rollino is the camera that helps you live in the moment. Turn your iPhone into a real disposable camera: create a roll, capture a limited number of photos, and put distractions aside by blocking the apps you choose. Less time on social media, more time making memories. HOW IT WORKS - Choose which apps you want to block while using Rollino - Create a new roll and pick a photo filter - Capture photos until the roll is full - Send your roll for development and wait for it to be processed - Save your photos to your library or share them with anyone OPEN ROLLINO IN AN INSTANT Access your camera however you prefer: - Open the app - Add the Home Screen widget - Set it as a Lock Screen control - Assign it to the Action Button - Tap the Live Activity UNLOCK ROLLINO PRO The app includes 3 free rolls with 10 shots each. Each roll is automatically developed after 2 hours. With Rollino Pro, you get: - Unlimited rolls - 25- or 50-shot rolls - Development time of 1 hour or 30 minutes You can also upgrade individual rolls to 25 or 50 shots, or start an instant development, without subscribing. ROLLINO IS A PRODUCT BY POP Rollino is developed by POP Digital Studio. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)4 screens
Rollino4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rollino at 100% against Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)'s 30%. Rollino also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)'s advantage is ratings volume (254 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Rollino sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rollino holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) has 254 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Rollino's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) ships an update every 5 weeks, Rollino every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) versus Rollino: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)Rollino
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (254 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings254 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCreaceed SRLNicola Giancecchi

Customer experience

Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)

All ratings254 ratings
Positive55.5%
Neutral13.4%
Negative31.1%
Written reviews281 reviews
Positive29.5%
Neutral14.6%
Negative55.9%

Rollino

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Rollino

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Plan (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Plan (Yearly)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • Pro Pack 3 (Upgrade)$7.99
  • Pro Pack (Upgrade)$15.99
  • Pro Pack 3$23.99
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  • Pro Pack$23.99
7 purchases

Rollino

Subscriptions4
  • Plus3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Plus3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Premium3 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time3
  • Roll with 25 shots$1.99
  • Roll with 50 shots$3.99
  • Develop Now$3.99

Questions

Is Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) free?
Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rollino free?
Rollino is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) or Rollino?
Rollino is rated higher. Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) averages 3.4 out of 5 from 254 ratings, while Rollino averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) or Rollino have ads?
Neither Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) nor Rollino shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) or Rollino?
Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) ships an update every 5 weeks, and Rollino every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) was updated on November 3, 2026 and Rollino on October 31, 2026.

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