Comparison

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.

Head to head
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/

About

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.

Screenshots

HDR Merge Pro4 screens
My Picthouse4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

HDR Merge Pro ships an update fortnightly, My Picthouse weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
HDR Merge Pro versus My Picthouse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHDR Merge ProMy Picthouse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size76 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRight Home Media Inc.SAS PICTHOUSE

In-app purchases

None

HDR Merge Pro

No in-app purchases

None

My Picthouse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HDR Merge Pro free?
HDR Merge Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Picthouse free?
My Picthouse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HDR Merge Pro or My Picthouse have ads?
Neither HDR Merge Pro nor My Picthouse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HDR Merge Pro or My Picthouse?
HDR Merge Pro ships an update fortnightly, and My Picthouse weekly. Most recently, HDR Merge Pro was updated on October 31, 2026 and My Picthouse on October 31, 2026.

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