HDR Effect Camera vs PicGallery
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HDR Effect Camera
Effortlessly create stunning HDR photos with this app. It automatically captures and combines multiple exposures into a single, high-dynamic-range image. Save directly to your library or share your creations instantly.
- 4K & XDR support
- Automatic HDR photo creation
- Capture from any lens
- Multiple HDR filters
- Direct photo saving
- In-app sharing
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12MP and XDR support. With one tap, capture 4 photos (with different exposures) and auto combine them into one HDR photo. Photos are directly saved to your photo library. Capture from any supported lens on the device. There are multiple HDR filters. You can also share the HDR photo directly from the app.
PicGallery
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PicGallery is a powerful photo and video management app that helps you organize, protect, and access your media with ease. Features: - Organize photos and videos into albums and folders - Fast search for your media - Secure private gallery - Save and manage images and videos - Share photos and videos instantly - Clean and user-friendly interface - High performance and smooth experience Whether you want to keep your memories organized or securely manage your media, PicGallery provides a simple and reliable solution.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PicGallery at every 6 days against HDR Effect Camera's every 4 months. PicGallery also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HDR Effect Camera ships an update every 4 months, PicGallery every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HDR Effect Camera | PicGallery |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anton Heestand | Niv Kotadiya |
In-app purchases
HDR Effect Camera
No in-app purchases
PicGallery
No in-app purchases
Questions
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