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.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Disposable camera experience
- App blocking for focus
- Limited-shot photo rolls
- Photo filters
- Delayed photo development
- Multiple access methods (widget, Action Button)
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) | Rollino |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (254 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 254 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Creaceed SRL | Nicola Giancecchi |
Customer experience
Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)
Rollino
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
Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)
- Pro Plan (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Pro Plan (Yearly)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Pro Pack 3 (Upgrade)$7.99
- Pro Pack (Upgrade)$15.99
- Pro Pack 3$23.99
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- Pro Pack$23.99
Rollino
- 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
- Roll with 25 shots$1.99
- Roll with 50 shots$3.99
- Develop Now$3.99
Questions
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