Comparison

Hahnemühle vs Cobalt Image

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

Head to head
About

Hahnemühle

Access product support, tutorials, and exclusive tools like a paper calculator and finder. Become part of the Excellence Program, manage your Hahnemühle ID, and find global partners. Share events and stay updated on the latest news and products.

Highlights
  • Product support and tutorials
  • Exclusive PRO App tools
  • Paper Calculator and Finder
  • Hahnemühle ID account management
  • Excellence Program participation
  • MyArtRegistry service
  • Global partner locator
Features
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Get support for your Hahnemühle products, become part of the Hahnemühle Excellence Program or promote your event in the Hahnemühle Community. With the Hahnemühle App you have access to a wide range of instructions and tutorials, all global Hahnemühle partners and exclusive tools. - PRO App - Get our PRO App and have exclusive access to our new tools and services like our Paper Calculator or Paper Finder. With upcoming updates, we will add more tools and provide you with even more features. - Tools - In the Tools area, PRO App users will and our Paper Calculator, Paper Finder, and ICC Profiling Service. These programs should support you even better in your daily work or the preparations of exhibitions. - Hahnemühle ID - Create your own account and receive your personalized Hahnemühle ID - your universal key to all Hahnemühle-related accounts (website, shop, app) and functions. Your data will be synchronized and available to you anytime and anywhere. - Excellence Program - Become part of the leading FineArt Printing network with all the benefits! Send us a certification request and have your print studio certified as a Hahnemühle Certified Studio. Once certified, you have the opportunity to advance in the Excellence Program and enjoy even more benefits. You can find all the benefits and the necessary requirements for this in the app as well. - MyArtRegistry - Our well-known service MyArtRegistry is now also available in the app and can be used on your mobile device. - Support and assistance - Use the search function and enter keywords (e.g., ICC-profiles) related to your problem. Select an appropriate question and follow the instructions to solve your problem. The answers are divided into FAQs, step-by-step instructions and video tutorials. If none of the answers match your problem, you can contact our support team for professional help. - Partners - Hahnemühle is represented worldwide. Find a partner near you and get in touch if you have any questions or product interests. - Share your own events - Are you planning or do you know of an event that uses or features Hahnemühle media? Send it to us with concrete information. We will check your details and enter the event publicly in our event calendar for all to see. - News - Here we always inform you about the latest products and keep you up to date. - Subscription notice - Your subscription will automatically renew, and payment will be charged to your iTunes account within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. You can turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Terms & Conditions: https://www.hahnemuehle.com/en/privacy.html Terms of Delivery and Sale: https://www.hahnemuehle.store/en/information/terms-of-service/

About

Cobalt Image

Enhance your iPhone photos with advanced AI, HDR, and smart portrait modes. This app offers unparalleled control over non-raw images, featuring cutting-edge white balance and Luma curve adjustments. Access renowned digital and film emulations for professional-level editing.

Highlights
  • AI-enhanced picture processing
  • HDR and smart portrait modes
  • Advanced color models for HEIC files
  • Unprecedented control over non-raw photos
  • White balance and Luma curve adjustments
  • Renowned digital and film emulations
  • Direct editing from Apple Photos
Features
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Please note that Cobalt Image PHOTO is available through subscription plans. The Full Access Yearly subscription provides a 7-day trial period during which you can try the full app and decide to cancel at any time. Our Digital and Film packs are renowned for their accuracy and are now available for all images taken by your favorite device. Your AI-enhanced pictures with HDR and smart portrait mode will be the starting point for our emulations. Cobalt Image PHOTO introduces a new advanced tool powered by the latest color models, specifically designed for treating AI-enhanced iPhone HEIC files. Leveraging the best color science available, it enhances and edits your cherished memories captured by the iPhone. Experience unparalleled freedom with our image editor, where you’ll be astonished by the unprecedented level of control over your non-raw photos. Our advanced color pipeline, featuring cutting-edge white balance and Luma curve adjustments, elevates the app to extraordinary heights, setting a new standard in photo editing. Features: - A complete set of renowned emulations made by Cobalt, both Digital and Film (Film available on Full Access subscription) - Advanced BW scientific conversion - Advanced White Balance - Luma curve on CIECAM16 - RGB curves on ProPhoto - Brightness, Contrast, Saturation all on CIECAM16 - Clarity - Structure - Advanced grain - Vignette The app can also be accessed directly from Apple Photos through the sharing function, allowing for direct editing of the selected photo. Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hahnemühle4 screens
Cobalt Image4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Hahnemühle at freemium against Cobalt Image's subscription. Hahnemühle also leads on rating (2.8 vs 2.3). Cobalt Image's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (56% vs 33%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Hahnemühle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Cobalt Image sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hahnemühle holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Hahnemühle's written reviews are positive against 56% of Cobalt Image's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hahnemühle ships an update every 3 months, Cobalt Image every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hahnemühle versus Cobalt Image: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHahnemühleCobalt Image
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings) — better2.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews55.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB203 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHahnemuhle FineArt GmbHCobalt Image LTD

Customer experience

Hahnemühle

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

Cobalt Image

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hahnemühle

Subscriptions2
  • Hahnemühle PRO Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Hahnemühle PRO Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
3 purchases

Cobalt Image

Subscriptions3
  • Cobalt Image Pro Digital$3.491 Month
  • Cobalt Image Pro Monthly$5.491 Month
  • Cobalt Image Pro Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Hahnemühle free?
Hahnemühle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cobalt Image free?
Cobalt Image is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hahnemühle or Cobalt Image?
Hahnemühle is rated higher. Hahnemühle averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Cobalt Image averages 2.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Hahnemühle or Cobalt Image have ads?
Neither Hahnemühle nor Cobalt Image shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hahnemühle or Cobalt Image?
Hahnemühle ships an update every 3 months, and Cobalt Image every 5 days. Most recently, Hahnemühle was updated on October 12, 2026 and Cobalt Image on October 8, 2026.

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