Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) vs ZYA
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
ZYA
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ZYA ist dein KI-Foto-Studio – erstellen, verwandeln, perfektionieren. In Sekunden. Egal ob du ein Bild aus ein paar Worten zauberst, ein Foto komplett neu gestaltest oder dein Produkt profi in Szene setzt: ZYA macht aus jeder Idee ein Bild, das aussieht wie vom Profi – ganz ohne Design-Wissen. Drei Wege zu deinem Bild • Bild aus Text – Beschreibe es, die KI erschafft es. Jeder Stil, jede Szene. • Foto verwandeln – Gib deinem Foto per Text einen neuen Look oder eine neue Umgebung. • Produkt-Studio – Produkt freistellen und auf Marmor, Holz, Beton & mehr inszenieren. Profi-Werkzeuge in einem Tap • Freistellen & KI-Hintergrund • Objekt entfernen (Magic Eraser) • Schatten & Licht, HD-Verbessern, Retusche, Stil-Transfer Der letzte Schliff • 8 Filter für den perfekten Look • HD-Export – für Mitglieder ohne Wasserzeichen • 4 Varianten zur Auswahl • In 14 Sprachen ZYA PLUS+ Schalte mehr Bilder pro Monat, HD-Export ohne Wasserzeichen und alle Stile & Filter frei – mit Beginner, Pro oder Max. Jederzeit im App Store kündbar. Perfekt für Social Media, Online-Shops (Vinted, eBay, Etsy, Shopify), Marketing und einfach alle, die schöne Bilder wollen. Lade ZYA und mach dein erstes Profi-Bild – kostenlos.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZYA at none against Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI)'s 6. ZYA also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. ZYA asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Hydra › Pro Camera (RAW + AI) | ZYA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (254 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 254 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Creaceed SRL | Harun Halit Ozkan |
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
ZYA
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
ZYA
No in-app purchases
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