Comparison

Struix vs HDR Merge Pro

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

Head to head
About

Struix

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Your camera has the sensor. Your iPhone has the processor. Struix brings computational photography β€” the multi-frame merging phones do automatically β€” to the RAW files from your real camera, entirely on device. Import a shoot over Wi-Fi, from an SD card, or your Photos library. Struix automatically finds the bracket and burst sets in it and merges each one the right way, in a single tap β€” no lining up frames by hand, no desktop. WHY IT'S DIFFERENT β€’ Automatic. It detects your exposure brackets and bursts and picks the right merge for each β€” you don't sort, pair, or select anything. β€’ More than HDR. Bursts merge into a cleaner, lower-noise frame; exposure brackets merge into wider dynamic range. One tool for both, not just tone-mapped HDR. β€’ A real computational pipeline. A raw-domain, multi-frame merge β€” the class of technique behind modern phone cameras β€” not a filter or a simple blend. β€’ Standard DNG out. Every result is a tiled DNG that opens in Lightroom, Pixelmator, and other RAW editors, ready to finish. TUNED FOR YOUR CAMERA Deeply tuned for OM SYSTEM and Olympus β€” detection, color, and rendering are calibrated to the bodies enthusiasts actually shoot. It also imports and merges RAW from many other cameras via your Photos library or an SD card. MADE FOR THE MOMENT Everything runs on your iPhone β€” no cloud, no account, no cables, no computer. Merge on the train right after the shoot. FREE β€’ Import, browse, and convert RAW to DNG β€” unlimited β€’ Your first 10 computational merges β€” free, no time limit STRUIX PRO β€” unlimited merges β€’ Lifetime: a one-time $29.99, yours forever β€’ Or subscribe: $14.99/year or $4.99/month, each with a 7-day free trial Subscriptions are charged to your Apple Account and auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in Settings. The lifetime option is a one-time purchase with no renewal. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://teamstruix.github.io/privacy.html PRIVACY Struix processes every photo on device. No accounts, no tracking, no data collection. Your images never leave your iPhone unless you export them. OM SYSTEM and Olympus are trademarks of their respective owners. Struix is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by those companies.

About

HDR Merge Pro

Features
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Create editable HDR DNG files from bracketed camera RAW photosβ€”right on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. HDR Merge Pro combines multiple exposures of the same scene into one high-dynamic-range Digital Negative (DNG), ready for continued editing in a compatible RAW editor. It is designed for photographers working with real estate, interiors, architecture, landscapes, and any scene where a single exposure cannot capture the full range from shadows to highlights. FREE SINGLE-BRACKET WORKFLOW The complete single-bracket workflow is free. No subscription is required for single-bracket merging. β€’ Merge one bracket of 2–3 RAW exposures. β€’ Review your selected images before processing. β€’ Follow clear progress through every stage of the merge. β€’ Create one editable HDR DNG. β€’ Save, share, add to Photos, or continue in a compatible RAW editor. OPTIONAL MONTHLY PRO Optional Pro unlocks Batch Merge for photographers who regularly process multiple scenes or larger brackets. β€’ Import and process multiple brackets in one batch. β€’ Merge brackets containing 2–7 exposures each. β€’ Automatically organize images into recommended brackets. β€’ Review and adjust every group before merging. β€’ Process multiple groups efficiently while following both individual and overall progress. β€’ Cancel a batch whenever needed. β€’ Keep successful results even if another group cannot be completed. SPEND LESS TIME SORTING Choose your RAW images and let HDR Merge Pro recommend how they should be grouped. You remain in control: review the suggested brackets, remove unwanted images, and make corrections before processing begins. RELIABLE INPUT PREPARATION Import from Files, iCloud Drive, supported file providers, or connected storage. Once preparation is complete, temporary local working copies help protect your merge if the original cloud or external source becomes unavailable. Temporary files are cleaned up when they are no longer needed. SUPPORTED RAW FORMATS Compatible inputs include Canon CR2 and CR3, Nikon NEF, Sony ARW, and camera-original Bayer RAW DNG files. Compatibility may vary by camera model, recording mode, operating system, and destination app. OUTPUT DESTINATIONS Save completed DNG files to Files or Finder, share them using your device’s sharing options, add them to Photos, or open them in a compatible RAW editor such as Adobe Lightroom or Adobe Photoshop. Available destinations depend on your device and installed apps. PRIVATE, LOCAL PROCESSING Your RAW merge processing happens locally on your device. HDR Merge Pro does not require an account or upload your photos for processing. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Monthly auto-renewable subscription access is available as an optional Pro upgrade. The current price and billing period are shown before purchase. Payment is charged through your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account subscription settings, and Restore Purchases is available in the app. Adobe, Lightroom, and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe in the United States and/or other countries. HDR Merge Pro is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Adobe. TERMS & CONDITIONS Terms and Conditions: https://www.hdrmergepro.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.hdrmergepro.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Struix4 screens
HDR Merge Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: HDR Merge Pro at 3 against Struix's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Struix ships an update every 9 days, HDR Merge Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Struix versus HDR Merge Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStruixHDR Merge Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerηš“ι€Έ η₯Right Home Media Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Struix

No in-app purchases

None

HDR Merge Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Struix free?
Struix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HDR Merge Pro free?
HDR Merge Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Struix or HDR Merge Pro have ads?
Neither Struix nor HDR Merge Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Struix or HDR Merge Pro?
Struix ships an update every 9 days, and HDR Merge Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Struix was updated on October 3, 2026 and HDR Merge Pro on October 8, 2026.

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