# Project Indigo vs HDR Diagnostics

The clearest difference is rating: HDR Diagnostics at 5.0 against Project Indigo's 3.8. HDR Diagnostics also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). Project Indigo's advantage is ratings volume (702 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HDR Diagnostics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Project Indigo has 702 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Project Indigo | HDR Diagnostics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (702 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-indigo/id6742591546/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdr-diagnostics/id6759677976/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **702** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 347 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adobe Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/805812963) | [Greg Benz Photography LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880143460) |

## What reviewers say

### Project Indigo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-indigo/id6742591546)

This app offers advanced computational photography with manual controls for a natural, SLR-like image look. It captures bursts of photos to create high-quality images with reduced noise and enhanced dynamic range, suitable for both casual and professional users.

**Highlights:** Computational photography pipeline, Natural image look (SLR-like), Full manual camera controls, Photo and Night modes, Super-resolution for zoom, Macro mode, Live viewfinder with histogram and zebra striping

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent image quality
- 🚀 Powerful processing algorithms
- 🔍 Impressive zoom and detail enhancement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Overheating issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🐛 Focusing problems
- 🚫 Incompatible with some regions/devices

**Reported bugs**

- Shutter sound cannot be disabled
- AI-based features causing loss of detail

**Requested features**

- Support for higher resolution photos
- Improved tap-to-focus functionality
- Better optimization for battery and thermal performance


### 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 Project Indigo free?

Project Indigo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HDR Diagnostics free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Project Indigo or HDR Diagnostics?

HDR Diagnostics is rated higher. Project Indigo averages 3.8 out of 5 from 702 ratings, while HDR Diagnostics averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Project Indigo or HDR Diagnostics have ads?

Neither Project Indigo 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.*