# PhotoPills vs HDR Diagnostics

The clearest difference is price: HDR Diagnostics at Free against PhotoPills's $10.99. HDR Diagnostics also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). PhotoPills's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 6) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

HDR Diagnostics is free to download; PhotoPills costs $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HDR Diagnostics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoPills has 1.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoPills | HDR Diagnostics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photopills/id596026805/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdr-diagnostics/id6759677976/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PhotoPills S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/596026808) | [Greg Benz Photography LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880143460) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoPills

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photopills/id596026805)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #97 Top Paid (US App Store)

Plan and capture stunning photos of the sun, moon, and Milky Way. This app helps you visualize celestial events and landscape compositions with advanced planning tools and augmented reality.

**Highlights:** 2D Map-Centric Planner (Sun, Moon, Milky Way), 3D Augmented Reality Views, Celestial Event Finder, Photo Plans Manager, Location Scouting Tool, Calculators (Long Exposure, Timelapse, etc.)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive planning tools
- 🚀 Powerful features for astrophotography
- 💡 Excellent tutorials and support
- 🌟 Indispensable for photographers
- ⭐ Incredible value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Steep learning curve
- 🤯 Overwhelming complexity
- 🤖 Confusing user interface
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🗺️ Inaccurate location tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using depth of field calculator
- Location settings not persisting between sessions
- Milky Way position not aligning correctly

**Requested features**

- User guide in multiple languages
- Improved integration with other apps
- More customization options
- Weather forecast integration
- Apple Watch companion app


### HDR Diagnostics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdr-diagnostics/id6759677976)

This application helps iPhone users troubleshoot and optimize their device's HDR capabilities. It analyzes your phone's HDR headroom and identifies potential issues hindering maximum HDR performance.

**Highlights:** Troubleshoot HDR support, Optimize HDR settings, Analyze HDR headroom, Identify HDR limitations, Understand HDR potential

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoPills free?

PhotoPills costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HDR Diagnostics free?

HDR Diagnostics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PhotoPills or HDR Diagnostics?

HDR Diagnostics is rated higher. PhotoPills averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while HDR Diagnostics averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do PhotoPills or HDR Diagnostics have ads?

Neither PhotoPills nor HDR Diagnostics shows ads.

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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.*