# Simply HDR vs HDR Plus+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simply HDR at 81% against HDR Plus+'s 20%. Simply HDR also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). HDR Plus+'s advantage is price (Free vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

HDR Plus+ is free to download; Simply HDR costs $2.99 up front. HDR Plus+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Simply HDR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simply HDR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simply HDR has 1.5K ratings behind it against 143, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Simply HDR's written reviews are positive against 20% of HDR Plus+'s.

Simply HDR ships an update every 2 months, HDR Plus+ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simply HDR | HDR Plus+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-hdr/id438948516/reviews)** | [3.9 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdr-plus-plus-pro-camera-rawheif/id1480692378/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 143 |
| Positive reviews | **81.2% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JixiPix, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/380605671) | [CUTEPXL SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671769423) |

## What reviewers say

### Simply HDR

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

**Currently charting:** #102 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


### HDR Plus+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdr-plus-plus-pro-camera-rawheif/id1480692378)

Capture and edit stunning HDR photos with advanced AI and manual controls. Offers RAW image capture and a wide range of editing tools, including custom presets and filters. Unlock full features with a subscription or one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** AI-powered auto HDR capture, Manual ISO and exposure control, RAW photo capture and merging, Customizable EV presets, Extensive photo editing filters, Create and apply custom presets, Edit LDRs with real-time HDR impact

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HDR Plus+ Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| HDR Plus+ Yearly | $21.99 | per year |
| HDR Plus+ | $43.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Supports HDR bracketing of multiple images
- 💡 Can import drone/DSLR images
- 💡 Allows import of JPG and DNG files
- 💡 Produces awesome results (when working)
- 💡 Smartest HDR solution

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashing during HDR merge
- 🐛 App crashes when exporting images
- 🐛 Manual HDR merging crashes app
- 🐛 No way to buy premium version
- 🐛 Broken app support website link

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps crashing
- Crashes during HDR merge processing
- Crashes in deghosting mode
- Crashes when trying to merge 3 exposures
- Crashes immediately after trying to open the app

**Requested features**

- Allow selection of image groups for auto-sandwiching
- Predefined edits for auto-sandwiching (ghost removal, shadow enhance)
- iPad version
- Add pictures into the gallery
- Directions for editing 4 pixel colors with the graph


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simply HDR free?

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

### Is HDR Plus+ free?

HDR Plus+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simply HDR or HDR Plus+?

Simply HDR is rated higher. Simply HDR averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while HDR Plus+ averages 3.9 from 143 ratings.

### Do Simply HDR or HDR Plus+ have ads?

Neither Simply HDR nor HDR Plus+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simply HDR or HDR Plus+?

Simply HDR ships an update every 2 months, and HDR Plus+ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Simply HDR was updated on October 29, 2026 and HDR Plus+ on October 24, 2026.

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