Comparison

Wholegrain vs RAW2HDR

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

Head to head
About

Wholegrain

Achieve authentic analog aesthetics with advanced film emulation. This app offers a comprehensive suite of editing tools, over 50 film filters, and unique effects like halation and bloom to enhance your photos. Unlock premium features for high-resolution exports and custom preset saving.

Highlights
  • Advanced film grain synthesis
  • 50+ film filters
  • Halation and bloom effects
  • Basic editing suite
  • Save custom presets
  • High-res export
Features
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Give your photos the perfect film look with Wholegrain, an advanced film emulation photo editing app.  We have developed or our own film grain synthesis algorithms to dial in your desired analog texture.  Along with the base photo editing suite we have also created 50+ film filters to get you started based or popular, unique and vintage films.  And with advanced effects like halation and bloom to give you edits character, the sky's the limit on your creativity. Features ---------------- Basic editing suite (grain, brightness, contrast, etc) Advanced effects (Halation, bloom, HSL) 50+ film simulations Save and share custom presets Export with Film edge boarder Unlock advanced effects, pro films for high resolution export and presets. Film Simulations ---------------- Basic Film (Free) Agfa Precisa 100 Agfa Ultra Color 100 (Free) Agfa Vista 200 Fuji 400H Fuji Reala Fuji 800Z Fuji Color 160 (Free) Fuji FP 100C Fuji Provia 100 Fuji Provia 400X Fuji Superia 100,200,400,800,1600 Fuji Velvia 50,100 Ilford Delta 100,400 Ilford HP5 Ilford XP2 (Free) Kodak Ektachrome 100 Kodak Ektar 100 Kodak Elite Chrome 400 Kodak Kodachrome 64,200 Kodak Gold 200 Kodak Portra 160,400 (Free),800 Kodak Aerochrome 100 Kodak Aerochrome 100 (V6) Kodak TMax 100,400 Kodak Tri-X 400 Lomo Red Scale 100 (Free) Lomo Purple Lomo Purple V2 Lomo Turquoise Lomo Hulk-Smash Lomo C-92 Lomo Metropolis Polaroid 669 Polaroid 690 Polaroid PX 70 (Free) Polaroid PX 680 Rollie IR 400 FPP Retrochrome 400 CineFilm 400D CineFilm 800 (Original) CineFilm 800 (Tungsten balanced) CineFilm 800 (Outdoor balanced) CineFilm 800 (Alternative) Phoenix 200 Phoenix 200 (Color Corrected) Creative Simulations -------------------- Anime Bleach Bypass Crisp Warm Futuristic Bleak Horror Blue Summer Vibes Asteroid Town Teal Orange Tension Green Apocalypse Pastel Colors Expired Green Vivid Disposable (No account or signup needed and we do not collect any of your data! We will always respect your privacy) *Film names in the app are just for reference and do not represent the film stock or company. Where possible they try and replicate the characteristics.

About

RAW2HDR

Transform your camera's RAW files into stunning 10-bit HDR images with over a billion colors. Enhance brightness, shadows, and color depth for photos that truly pop. Includes professional editing tools, black & white conversion, and customizable frames.

Highlights
  • RAW to 10-bit HDR conversion
  • Enhanced color depth and dynamic range
  • Professional editing tools
  • Black & white conversion
  • Customizable picture frames and borders
  • LUT and style simulations
  • Universal RAW file support
Features
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Unlock the True Potential of Your Photos : raw2hdr transforms your camera's RAW files into stunning 10-bit HDR images that bring your photography to life. Whether you're shooting with a Sony, Fujifilm, Canon, or Leica, this app unlocks the full dynamic range hiding in your RAW files. What is 10-bit HDR? Standard photos are limited to 8-bit color (16 million colors). 10-bit HDR images contain over 1 billion colors — that's 64 times more color information! This means: * Brighter whites that truly shine without washing out * Deeper shadows with visible detail instead of pure black * Richer colors that match what your eyes actually saw * Glowing highlights in sunsets, city lights, and reflections Think of it like viewing your photos through a professional slide projector instead of looking at a print — everything has depth, luminance, and presence that jumps off the screen. The HDR Difference You Can See When you view HDR images on modern iPhones, iPads, or HDR-enabled displays, you'll notice: * Sunsets actually glow with warm radiance * City lights sparkle like real life * Black & white photos show brilliant whites that feel illuminated from within * Picture frames make your images pop off the screen with dimensional depth Perfect for Social Media - Share your HDR masterpieces where they'll shine: * Instagram - HDR photos stand out in feeds with eye-catching vibrancy * Threads - Your HDR images will stop the scroll * iMessage - Send HDR photos that look stunning on recipients' HDR screens * iPhone Photos - Full HDR viewing with the HDR badge Professional Editing Tools : * Histogram, Crop mode, Exposure, Contrast, Black Point, White Balance, Shadow Recovery, Lens Correction, Noise Reduction Black & White Conversion : * Transform your photos into luminous black & white images where whites actually glow brighter than standard photos. In HDR, monochrome photography reaches a new level — imagine viewing Ansel Adams prints with a backlight. Picture Frames & Borders : * Borders in any size with any colors * Custom aspect ratios (65:24 x-pan, 16:9, 4:3, 3:2, 1:1, or original) * Flexible alignment * HDR frames create a gallery presentation effect — like matted prints in a professional exhibition Simulations & LUTs: * Adding styles into your images in both SDR / HDR from ranges of 50+ styles Universal RAW Support - Apple's CIRAWFilter for professional-grade RAW processing Works with RAW files from major camera brands: * Sony (ARW) * Fujifilm (RAF) — including X-Trans sensors * Canon (CR2, CR3) * Leica, Apple, DJI, Google, Sigma, Ricoh (DNG) * Panasonic (RAW, RW2) * Hasselblad (3FR) * Olympus (ORF) * Pentax (PEF) * Nikon (NEF) * And many more... The Value of Converting to HDR : Your camera captures far more light information than what standard 8-bit photos can display. RAW files contain this "hidden" data, but you need HDR to actually see it. Standard Photo: Clipped highlights, crushed shadows, compressed colors HDR Conversion: Full dynamic range, glowing lights, rich shadows, true-to-life colors It's like the difference between looking through a dirty window vs. standing outside — suddenly everything is vivid, dimensional, and real. How It Works : 1. Import your RAW photos from anywhere 2. Convert to 10-bit HDR HEIC with a single tap 3. Editing with adjustments, add elegant frames, experimenting with film simulations 4. Share to Instagram, Threads, or save to Photos 5. Experience your photos in stunning HDR on compatible displays See the Difference : The difference between standard photos and HDR is impossible to describe — you have to see it. Once you experience HDR images on an HDR display, standard photos will feel flat and lifeless by comparison.

Screenshots

Wholegrain4 screens
RAW2HDR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wholegrain at 100% against RAW2HDR's 67%. Wholegrain also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). RAW2HDR's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Wholegrain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RAW2HDR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wholegrain holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Wholegrain's written reviews are positive against 67% of RAW2HDR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wholegrain ships an update every 4 months, RAW2HDR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Wholegrain versus RAW2HDR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWholegrainRAW2HDR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better4.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB183 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas SchuckerChris chi-fu HUANG

Customer experience

Wholegrain

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RAW2HDR

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Wholegrain

One-time1
  • Pro$5.99
1 purchases

RAW2HDR

One-time1
  • raw2hdr Pro Unlimited$2.99

Questions

Is Wholegrain free?
Wholegrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RAW2HDR free?
RAW2HDR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wholegrain or RAW2HDR?
Wholegrain is rated higher. Wholegrain averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while RAW2HDR averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Wholegrain or RAW2HDR have ads?
Neither Wholegrain nor RAW2HDR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wholegrain or RAW2HDR?
Wholegrain ships an update every 4 months, and RAW2HDR every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wholegrain was updated on September 14, 2026 and RAW2HDR on September 22, 2026.

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