# Bluristic vs Alpha HDR Video

Bluristic and Alpha HDR Video both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Bluristic's written reviews are positive against 0% of Alpha HDR Video's. Bluristic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 19 months). Alpha HDR Video's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On rating, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Bluristic costs $4.99 and Alpha HDR Video $1.99 up front. Alpha HDR Video sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bluristic asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Bluristic against 3.7 for Alpha HDR Video. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluristic has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Bluristic's written reviews are positive against 0% of Alpha HDR Video's.

Bluristic ships an update every 2 months, Alpha HDR Video every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluristic | Alpha HDR Video |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[3.8 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluristic-long-exposure/id879408799/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-hdr-video/id1501372060/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#152** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Johannes Pfahler](https://appshunter.io/developer/725328483) | [Maxim Chernousov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1129911489) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluristic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluristic-long-exposure/id879408799)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create stunning long exposure photos with real-time object tracking. This app allows you to capture motion blur in the foreground and background by moving your device or tracking moving subjects after recording. It offers multiple capture modes and high-resolution export options.

**Highlights:** Real-time object tracking, Post-capture object tracking, Multiple capture modes (Blend, Additive, Negative), JPG and PNG export, Capture images in 4K, Exposure control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Alpha HDR Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-hdr-video/id1501372060)

Apply real-time HDR effects to live video for enhanced detail and unique visual styles. Explore the world through a new HDR perspective and capture expressive footage with adjustable parameters for noise reduction or increased image clarity.

**Highlights:** Real-time HDR effect application, Live video recording with effects, Adjustable effect parameters, Increase image details, Noise reduction, Unique HDR visual perspective

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HDR Video Recording | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluristic free?

Bluristic costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Alpha HDR Video free?

Alpha HDR Video costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bluristic or Alpha HDR Video?

Bluristic is rated higher. Bluristic averages 3.8 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Alpha HDR Video averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Bluristic or Alpha HDR Video have ads?

Neither Bluristic nor Alpha HDR Video shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluristic or Alpha HDR Video?

Bluristic ships an update every 2 months, and Alpha HDR Video every 19 months. Most recently, Bluristic was updated on November 11, 2026 and Alpha HDR Video on November 3, 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.*