HDR Easy vs Prismatik
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HDR Easy
Transform SDR photos and videos into HDR for compatible displays. This app offers a simple workflow with one-tap conversion and optional tuning. It supports various input formats and outputs high-quality HDR content.
- SDR to HDR conversion
- One-tap HDR for photos and videos
- Optional contrast/saturation tuning
- Supports various input formats (JPEG, PNG, HEIC, RAW, MP4, MOV)
- Batch processing (Pro version)
- 10-bit HEIC and HDR video output
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NEW HDR Easy V3! Turn SDR photos and videos into HDR for HDR-capable displays on recent iPhones, iPads, and Apple Silicon Macs. This is not a legacy HDR exposure-blending filter. Files use current HDR formats so highlights can go brighter on supported screens. Note: HDR content will not display when your iPhone is in Low Power Mode, as HDR is disabled. Key Benefits • Works well with SDR AI images, DSLR photos, and film scans, especially high-contrast scenes. • Simple workflow: pick media (or drag and drop on iPad/Mac) and convert. • Share a photo or video from the Photos app to open it in HDR Easy. • A preview lets you adjust the look before you save. • Tune Peak Brightness, Saturation, and Contrast on photos and videos. • Videos include highlight masking, with HDR Range and Softness, so HDR can stay in the bright parts. • Full and Highlights looks for video. Trial can switch them. • Batch processing and a bitrate slider are available in Pro. • Includes a new pink color preset for the app. Device Requirements • HDR-capable display (for example iPhone 11 Pro or later, iPad Pro with XDR, Apple Silicon Mac with XDR). • iOS 18.1 or later. How It Works • Input: JPEG, PNG, HEIC, TIFF, PSD, RAW, MP4/MOV/M4V (H.264/HEVC) • Photos: 10-bit HEIC with HDR metadata, or JPEG Ultra HDR • Video: 10-bit HEVC, HLG HDR (BT.2020). Default target 100 Mbps. Pro can set 10 to 200 Mbps. • Standards: BT.2020 color, HLG for video Important • HDR appearance varies by device, display, OS, and viewing app. Specific results are not guaranteed. • Some apps show HDR thumbnails over-bright. On non-HDR screens the viewing app tone-maps the video, so it can look different from the source. • Video Peak Brightness above 2.00 can flatten or darken the picture on some screens and on Instagram. Feature Highlights by Version • Free Trial: Watermark. Convert one photo or video at a time. Switch Full and Highlights video looks. • Starter: No watermark. Unlimited single-file conversions. Highlight masking, Peak, Range, Softness, contrast, and saturation. Paste from clipboard. • Pro: Everything in Starter, plus bitrate control (10-200 Mbps), batch processing, drag and drop on macOS (designed for iPad), and mixed photos and videos.
Prismatik
This tool helps photographers analyze their images, offering insights into exposure, color, and metadata. It provides visual aids for understanding photographic concepts and allows for exporting analysis results. A one-time purchase unlocks advanced features for professional use.
- Exposure and color distribution analysis
- HDR potential analysis and simulation
- Color extraction and palette generation
- EXIF/TIFF/GPS/IPTC/XMP metadata viewing
- Metadata editing and privacy sharing
- Export of analysis results and palettes
- On-device processing for privacy
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Prismatik - Professional Photo Review & Analysis Tool Prismatik is a photo analysis tool for enthusiasts and pros. Named after "prism," it helps you deconstruct photos, deepen understanding, and turn insights into assets for learning and growth. All analysis is done on device. No account, no uploads, no data collection. Built for Serious Photography Prismatik is not an editor. It's a review assistant that helps you answer: Is the exposure structure sound? What are the dominant colors? What's the potential of HDR? Can SDR photos be revived? (HDR Simulation) What metadata lies beneath? How do locations connect with images? For daily practice or portfolio curation, Prismatik delivers clear visual insights. Core Features Photo Analysis Exposure & color distribution (Zone System, EL Zone) Full HDR support Color extraction & palettes HDR potential analysis & simulation export Color Extract colors with a photographer's eye Support for HDR & SDR color Generate palettes for creative work Adobe ASE export Metadata & Info View EXIF/TIFF/GPS/IPTC/XMP/ICC/HDR/C2PA Raw C2PA content credentials Metadata editing & privacy sharing Export & Share Long screenshots, rating cards Palette images (Cinematic/Photo/Minimal) Multi-format metadata export (TXT/Markdown/PDF/JPEG) Visual verification (Zone System/EL Zone false color/Saliency heatmap) Pro Unlock (One-Time Purchase) Prismatik offers free and Pro versions. Pro is a one-time purchase. No subscriptions. Unlock Pro: HDR Simulation export(optimized for RedNote, Instagram etc.) HDR Converter export Batch import & analysis Custom or remove watermarks Advanced palette export (Adobe ASE/Procreate) Flexible color extraction limits Metadata editing & more export formats Batch palette & result export Long screenshot export Unlimited local asset storage Future pro features Privacy First, Completely Local No account required No photo uploads No user data collection All analysis is done locally on your device. Who It's For Enthusiasts seeking to master photography Creators reviewing shots and color styles Pros and hobbyists pursuing cutting-edge techniques Prismatik will keep evolving, focusing only on what truly helps your photography.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Prismatik at 5.0 against HDR Easy's 4.5. Prismatik also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). HDR Easy's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. HDR Easy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Prismatik sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Prismatik holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
HDR Easy ships an update every 5 weeks, Prismatik every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HDR Easy | Prismatik |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kasimir Szekeres Photography B.V. | 栋 张 |
Customer experience
HDR Easy
Prismatik
In-app purchases
HDR Easy
- Starter$3.99
- Pro Upgrade$12.99
- Pro$17.99
Prismatik
- Prismatik Pro 终身解锁$19.99









