Comparison

HDR vs Archixcam

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

Head to head
About

HDR

Capture stunning High-Dynamic-Range photos by merging multiple exposures. This app offers automatic and manual controls, the ability to import existing images, and various mixing options for professional-looking results. Achieve sharper images with automatic alignment and save directly to your device.

Highlights
  • Automatic and manual exposure modes
  • Import photos from library
  • Four HDR mix options
  • Automatic photo alignment
  • Native camera resolution support
  • Fast capture and merge
Features
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Capture High-Dynamic-Range photographs with HDR. By combining twice the image data of a standard photograph HDR is able to mix an over-exposed and under-exposed photo with incredible results. Includes 4 different mix options, plus the ability to import raw images all in one incredibly fast app. Featuring: - Automatic and manual modes (To set exposure manually: drag exposure loupes to dark and light area of photo, double tap to return to automatic mode) - Import from Photos: Select light and dark photos from library to mix in HDR. - 4 different HDR mixes: Auto, Optimized, Vivid, Contrast - Alignment: Photos are automatically aligned for the sharpest possible results. - Native device camera resolution support - Save in photos - Speed: Fastest possible capture and merge of HDR results

About

Archixcam

Features
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Take a photo as if you were shooting a video. That’s exactly Interval Shooting. Archixcam allows you to take photos using Interval Shooting. Surely you will be surprised, love it, and never let it go! Just as I did that. Absolutely unique camera app like never before. Archixcam is a camera app developed mainly for shooting the architecture. It will help you to take stunning and perfect photos of the architecture. When you find an impressive building, you can start shooting right away. In addition, it is easy to shoot with just one hand and is simply intuitive. Shoot whenever and wherever you want. Because we always carry a smartphone, we need to be able to shoot whenever and wherever we want. For this purpose, the app has been simplified by carefully selecting the necessary features. Treasure every encounter, for it will never recur. You can’t shoot again at that moment. Keep the photos you have taken for the time being so that you don’t regret it. You might encounter a photo that you never thought of. Focus on shooting. Imagine taking 10 photos while adjusting composition, framing, etc. Usually you need to tap the shutter button 10 times. Interval Shooting is a way to do this with just one tap. Since it automatically shoots at regular intervals, you can continue to shoot with a focus on tilt and alignment. Repeat to get a better one. Beautiful and accurate composition such as horizontal, vertical, diagonal, and symmetry is not easy to shoot with a single shot. Rather than aiming to shoot only one best shot, repeat shooting until you are satisfied and find your favorite one. And even more features. • Large shutter button — When shooting, you should keep looking at the subject, not the shutter button. For this reason, the shutter button has been enlarged to reduce erroneous operations. • Grids — There are several types of grids that can be combined freely. It is a necessity for accurate composition. • Frames — Although the captured image is full resolution, you can shoot while checking the target frame when shooting. • Level — Want to know device tilt? Level will help you. • Luminance — Remove the color from the camera preview to check the brightness balance. Of course, the picture taken is full color. • HEIF — As the number of shots increases, you may be concerned about the available storage space on your device. Save in HEIF format and use storage efficiently. (Supported devices only) This app does not support iPad and iPod touch.

Screenshots

HDR4 screens
Archixcam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Archixcam at every 6 weeks against HDR's every 4 months. HDR's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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

HDR costs $1.99 and Archixcam $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HDR ships an update every 4 months, Archixcam every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HDR versus Archixcam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHDRArchixcam
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating2.4 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucky Clanmoonxseed

Bugs and requests

HDR

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when loading images
  • Alignment issues and ghosting
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • More exposure control and manual adjustments
  • Support for multiple exposures (3+) for better HDR
  • Automatic saving to photo library
  • Expanded filter and editing options

Archixcam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HDR

No in-app purchases

None

Archixcam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HDR free?
HDR costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Archixcam free?
Archixcam costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do HDR or Archixcam have ads?
Neither HDR nor Archixcam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HDR or Archixcam?
HDR ships an update every 4 months, and Archixcam every 6 weeks. Most recently, HDR was updated on October 17, 2026 and Archixcam on October 4, 2026.

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