# RAW2HDR vs Raw To HEIC

The clearest difference is rating: Raw To HEIC at 5.0 against RAW2HDR's 4.5. Raw To HEIC also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (80% vs 67%). RAW2HDR's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RAW2HDR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Raw To HEIC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Raw To HEIC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of RAW2HDR's written reviews are positive against 80% of Raw To HEIC's.

RAW2HDR ships an update every 2 weeks, Raw To HEIC every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RAW2HDR | Raw To HEIC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raw2hdr/id6758991441/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raw-to-heic/id6763160757/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 185 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris chi-fu HUANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856042342) | [Sandro Gumz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1194790286) |

## What reviewers say

### RAW2HDR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raw2hdr/id6758991441)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| raw2hdr Pro Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |


### Raw To HEIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raw-to-heic/id6763160757)

Convert your camera RAW files into compact HEIC images directly on your device. Preserve metadata and HDR quality while saving significant storage space. This app offers a one-time purchase for all your Apple devices, with no subscriptions or ads.

**Highlights:** Convert from Photos share sheet, Synthesize HDR for capable displays, Preserve original metadata (EXIF, GPS, etc.), Option to remove original RAW files, Live conversion progress indicators, Support for Files and Finder integration, Wide RAW format support (CR3, NEF, ARW, DNG, etc.)

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version — Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Full Version — Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RAW2HDR free?

RAW2HDR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Raw To HEIC free?

Raw To HEIC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RAW2HDR or Raw To HEIC?

Raw To HEIC is rated higher. RAW2HDR averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Raw To HEIC averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do RAW2HDR or Raw To HEIC have ads?

Neither RAW2HDR nor Raw To HEIC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RAW2HDR or Raw To HEIC?

RAW2HDR ships an update every 2 weeks, and Raw To HEIC every 5 days. Most recently, RAW2HDR was updated on November 5, 2026 and Raw To HEIC on November 5, 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.*