# HDR vs Disco Cam

The clearest difference is price: Disco Cam at Free against HDR's $1.99. Disco Cam also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). HDR's advantage is chart position (#183 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Disco Cam is free to download; HDR costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Disco Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Disco Cam has 70 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 88% of Disco Cam's.

HDR ships an update every 4 months, Disco Cam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HDR | Disco Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdr/id600529720/reviews) | **[4.1 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disco-cam/id996973900/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **70** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#183** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 | **6.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucky Clan](https://appshunter.io/developer/294866851) | [Awesome Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/734127158) |

## What reviewers say

### HDR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdr/id600529720)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Disco Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disco-cam/id996973900)

Transform your photos with vibrant, fluorescent colors and neon effects. This app lets you create unique and spectacular images in seconds by blending colors. Explore 30 different color combinations to make your memories stand out.

**Highlights:** Fluorescent color blending, Neon photo effects, 30 color combinations, Instant photo creation, Creative camera transformation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HDR free?

HDR costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Disco Cam free?

Disco Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HDR or Disco Cam?

Disco Cam is rated higher. HDR averages 2.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Disco Cam averages 4.1 from 70 ratings.

### Do HDR or Disco Cam have ads?

Neither HDR nor Disco Cam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HDR or Disco Cam?

HDR ships an update every 4 months, and Disco Cam every 2 weeks. Most recently, HDR was updated on September 25, 2026 and Disco Cam on September 19, 2026.

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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.*