HDR Merge Pro vs My Picthouse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
HDR Merge Pro
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Create editable HDR DNG files from bracketed camera RAW photosβright 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 2β3 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 2β7 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 deviceβs 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/
My Picthouse
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My Picthouse helps real estate professionals capture, organize and retouch property photos from their phone. YOUR PROPERTIES AND PHOTOS β’ Create or select a property and find its photos. β’ Import up to 20 photos with the system photo picker or take photos in the app. β’ Choose from the lenses available on your device and use the grid and stability guides. β’ Keep your originals and view photos full screen. RETOUCHING AND PROGRESS β’ Choose PictaPro, Tidy and retouch, or Empty and retouch. β’ Review the credit cost before confirming each treatment. β’ Follow uploads and processing, retry after an error and save the results to your photo library. REQUEST A TRIAL Request a free trial with your email address. Our team reviews requests within 24 hours. Once approved and invited, sign in with your invitation code or a code sent by email. Submitting a request does not automatically activate an account. The app uses your My Picthouse account. An internet connection is required. No subscriptions or purchases are offered in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: My Picthouse at weekly against HDR Merge Pro's fortnightly. My Picthouse also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). HDR Merge Pro's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HDR Merge Pro ships an update fortnightly, My Picthouse weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | HDR Merge Pro | My Picthouse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Right Home Media Inc. | SAS PICTHOUSE |
In-app purchases
HDR Merge Pro
No in-app purchases
My Picthouse
No in-app purchases
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