Comparison

HDR vs Love Cards +

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

Love Cards +

Create personalized romantic e-cards and photo collages with a variety of frames, templates, and effects. Express your love and share your creations instantly on social media.

Highlights
  • Romantic photo frames
  • Realistic e-card templates
  • Elegant color filters
  • Retro and vintage effects
  • Wedding and anniversary templates
  • Funny animated effects
Features
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Looking for a new way to say ‘I love you’ to those who matter most to you? With this app you can turn your photo into a heartfelt e-card or a lovely collage. Be sure to share it with your dearest ones to let them know they're on your mind and in your heart! What you’ll find in the app? * romantic photo frames and double frames for all who are in love; * numerous realistic templates with flowers and other adornments that can turn a photo into a cute love card; * elegant color filters designed to give a new dreamy look to your images; * retro and vintage photo effects that can take you to a time travel; * beautiful templates for those who want to congratulate newlyweds on their wedding day (or anniversary); * funny animated effects for people with good sense of humour. After the editing you can save images to your device or instantly share them via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and other social networks right from the app. =========================== Love Cards PRO subscription options: =========================== $4.99 per month (with 3-day trial) At the end of 3-day trial period and auto renewable subscription will be activated at the price of $4.99/mo. Your Love Cards PRO subscription will automatically renew 24-hours prior to the end of each term and your card will be charged through your iTunes account. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time in your iTunes account settings, but refunds will not be provided for any unused period of the term. An unused portion of free trial period will also be forfeited once any of the subscription options is purchased. Love Cards Terms of Use: http://pho.to/terms/ Love Cards Privacy Policy: http://pho.to/policy/

Screenshots

HDR4 screens
Love Cards +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Love Cards + at Free against HDR's $1.99. Love Cards + also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 10). HDR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

Love Cards + is free to download; HDR costs $1.99 up front. Love Cards + sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HDR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Love Cards + holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Love Cards + has 4.7K ratings behind it against 10, 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 93% of Love Cards +'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HDR ships an update every 4 months, Love Cards + every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
HDR versus Love Cards +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHDRLove Cards +
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.4 (10 ratings)4.7 (4.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews92.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings104.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB210 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLucky ClanLinerock Investments LTD

Customer experience

HDR

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

Love Cards +

All ratings4,665 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews481 reviews
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.0%

User reviews

HDR

From 10 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast processing
  • 💡 Useful HDR features
  • 🌟 Excellent image quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🚫 Lack of updates and compatibility
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 💸 Overpriced for features

Love Cards +

From 4.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
  • 💡 Variety of creative frames and effects
  • 🚀 Quick and efficient photo editing
  • 👍 Excellent photo quality results

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional server issues or failed image uploads
  • 🔒 Limited free features, requires paid subscription
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific frames or effects

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

Love Cards +

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Server failure to process image requests
  • Repeated rating prompts even after rating

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free frame and effect options
  • Ability to reposition photos within frames
  • Search functionality to find desired frames/effects
  • Saving favorite frames or effects for reuse

In-app purchases

None

HDR

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Love Cards +

Subscriptions1
  • Love Cards PRO (1 month)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Effects & Ads Removal$1.99

Questions

Is HDR free?
HDR costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Love Cards + free?
Love Cards + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HDR or Love Cards +?
Love Cards + is rated higher. HDR averages 2.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Love Cards + averages 4.7 from 4.7K ratings.
Do HDR or Love Cards + have ads?
Love Cards + shows ads; HDR does not.
Which is updated more often, HDR or Love Cards +?
HDR ships an update every 4 months, and Love Cards + every 5 months. Most recently, HDR was updated on October 26, 2026 and Love Cards + on October 26, 2026.

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