# Simply HDR vs Camera M

The clearest difference is price: Simply HDR at $2.99 against Camera M's $8.99. Simply HDR also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (81% vs 69%). Camera M's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#35 vs #198). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Simply HDR costs $2.99 and Camera M $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Simply HDR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Simply HDR's written reviews are positive against 69% of Camera M's.

Simply HDR ships an update every 2 months, Camera M every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simply HDR | Camera M |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-hdr/id438948516/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-m-pro-manual-camera/id1239098425/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **81.2% of reviews** | 68.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #198 | **#35** |
| Size | 51 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JixiPix, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/380605671) | [bxb](https://appshunter.io/developer/312145555) |

## What reviewers say

### Simply HDR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-hdr/id438948516)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Transform ordinary photos into vibrant HDR images with exceptional light and detail. This app offers a powerful HDR engine, presets, and adjustable controls to create stunning, artistic, or realistic HDR effects easily.

**Highlights:** Powerful HDR engine, Adjustable controls for HDR, color, vignette, and grain, HDR presets for one-click results, Save custom presets for consistent workflow, Six HDR styles (Realistic, B&W, Contrasted, etc.), Library of artistic color gradients

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Great photo effects
- 💫 Produces stunning results
- 🔥 Addictive app
- 🌟 Excellent HDR app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes/doesn't work
- 🚫 Not true HDR
- 📉 Poor image quality
- 🔍 Limited features
- 🔧 Needs more customization

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 15 update
- Buttons/controls not working properly
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Slow save times
- Screen controls get corrupted

**Requested features**

- Ability to merge multiple exposures
- More filters and editing options
- Improved performance and stability
- Rotate image before saving
- Higher export resolution


### Camera M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-m-pro-manual-camera/id1239098425)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers professional manual camera controls for capturing high-quality photos, akin to a DSLR. It provides advanced features like RAW and ProRAW support, precise manual adjustments for focus, exposure, and white balance, and various shooting modes for creative control.

**Highlights:** Fluid gesture-based manual controls, Zero-process RAW and ProRAW support, Max Image Processing for best quality, Manual focus, exposure, and white balance, Multiple shooting modes (Burst, Timer, Bracket), Focus Peaking and 4x magnifier, Live RGB and luminance histograms

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app
- 💡 Excellent manual camera controls
- 🎨 Produces high-quality images
- 🔒 No data collection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Lack of Russian language support
- 🔒 No option to select front-facing camera
- 🔒 Limited shutter speed options

**Reported bugs**

- Viewfinder freezes and app crashes
- RAW images come out blurry
- Depth mode has issues with focus and bokeh
- Settings buttons become unresponsive
- Shutter speed resets after each shot

**Requested features**

- Add video capture mode
- Implement longer shutter speed options
- Include focus bracketing and stacking
- Add color grading tools for RAW images
- Provide more aspect ratio options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simply HDR free?

Simply HDR costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Camera M free?

Camera M costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simply HDR or Camera M?

Simply HDR is rated higher. Simply HDR averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Camera M averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Simply HDR or Camera M have ads?

Neither Simply HDR nor Camera M shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simply HDR or Camera M?

Simply HDR ships an update every 2 months, and Camera M every 4 weeks. Most recently, Simply HDR was updated on October 29, 2026 and Camera M on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Simply HDR or Camera M?

Simply HDR currently peaks at #198 in the App Store charts, and Camera M at #35. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*