Comparison

HDR vs Keystone Photo Lab

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

Keystone Photo Lab

This app corrects perspective distortions and fills empty corners with AI. It can also expand image frames, upscale resolution, and preserve wide-gamut color and HDR. Edits are processed at full quality without requiring an account.

Highlights
  • Perspective and keystone correction
  • AI corner fill at full resolution
  • Generative expand for extending frames
  • Upscale and recreate image details
  • Preserves Display P3 color and HDR
  • Maintains original file format and metadata
Features
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Simple but powerful tool to fix perspective distortions, AI corner fill, generative expand, upscale and deliver results in full resolution, P3 color and native HDR. PERSPECTIVE & KEYSTONE CORRECTION Straighten converging verticals and fix keystone distortion in architecture, real-estate, and street photos. Tilt, rotate, and warp until every line is true. AI CORNER FILL — AT FULL RESOLUTION Correcting perspective leaves empty corners. Keystone fills them with generative AI at your photo's full resolution — no downscaling, no soft edges, no visible seams. Most apps fill at a fraction of the size; this one doesn't. GENERATIVE EXPAND Extend the frame beyond its edges — add sky, foreground, or breathing room with AI that matches your scene. UPSCALE & RECREATE Boost resolution and detail, or let AI recreate a cleaner version of your shot. TRUE COLOR — DISPLAY P3 + HDR Unlike editors that flatten everything to sRGB, Keystone preserves your photo's Display P3 wide-gamut color and HDR gain map end to end — so edits stay as vivid as the original on your iPhone's screen. KEEPS YOUR ORIGINALS INTACT Native HEIC/HEIF in and out, EXIF and location metadata preserved, saved in the same format to conserve space. Simple, fast, private: • No account required — start editing instantly • Photos processed at full quality • Latest cutting-edge AI models Download Keystone Photo Studio and make every photo look like it was shot with a tilt-shift lens. Keystone Photo Studio offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions for additional monthly AI credits. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vlodkodesign.com/keystone/privacy.html

Screenshots

HDR4 screens
Keystone Photo Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Keystone Photo Lab at Free against HDR's $1.99. Keystone Photo Lab also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). HDR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). On ads and device support 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

Keystone Photo Lab is free to download; HDR costs $1.99 up front. Keystone Photo Lab sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HDR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Keystone Photo Lab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HDR has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of HDR's written reviews are positive against 100% of Keystone Photo Lab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HDR ships an update every 4 months, Keystone Photo Lab every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
HDR versus Keystone Photo Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHDRKeystone Photo Lab
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.4 (10 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucky ClanMYKOLA KINDRATYSHYN

Customer experience

HDR

All ratings10 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews297 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative22.9%

Keystone Photo Lab

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Keystone Photo Lab

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HDR

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Keystone Photo Lab

Subscriptions6
  • Play (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Media (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Play (Yearly)$29.991 Year
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  • Pro (Monthly)$29.991 Month
  • Media (Yearly)$99.991 Year
  • Pro (Yearly)$299.991 Year

Questions

Is HDR free?
HDR costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Keystone Photo Lab free?
Keystone Photo Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HDR or Keystone Photo Lab?
Keystone Photo Lab is rated higher. HDR averages 2.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Keystone Photo Lab averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do HDR or Keystone Photo Lab have ads?
Neither HDR nor Keystone Photo Lab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HDR or Keystone Photo Lab?
HDR ships an update every 4 months, and Keystone Photo Lab every 6 days. Most recently, HDR was updated on November 10, 2026 and Keystone Photo Lab on October 31, 2026.

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