# Halide Mark III vs Photo Export

The clearest difference is rating: Halide Mark III at 4.4 against Photo Export's 3.7. Halide Mark III also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 7) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). Photo Export's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 41%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Halide Mark III sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Photo Export sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Halide Mark III holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Halide Mark III has 14K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Halide Mark III's written reviews are positive against 80% of Photo Export's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Halide Mark III ships an update every 11 days, Photo Export every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Halide Mark III | Photo Export |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halide-mark-iii-pro-camera/id885697368/reviews)** | [3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-export/id6738745118/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#153** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lux Optics Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/885697371) | [Scott Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782147296) |

## What reviewers say

### Halide Mark III

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halide-mark-iii-pro-camera/id885697368)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This professional camera app offers advanced manual controls and powerful tools for deliberate photography. Capture stunning RAW images, utilize Neural Macro for close-ups on any iPhone, and access features like focus peaking and histograms. Learn photography with included lessons and customize your shooting experience.

**Highlights:** Manual exposure and focus controls, Neural Macro for close-up shots, 14-bit RAW and ProRAW capture, Exposure tools: histograms, waveform, zebras, Focus peaking and loupe, Gesture-based interface, Included photography lessons

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Camera, Editor, and Lessons | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Camera, Editor, and Lessons | $19.99 | per year |
| One Time Purchase | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful manual controls
- 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
- 🔍 Excellent RAW capture and editing
- 📷 Macro and depth features
- 🎨 Great image quality and color

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Depth/portrait mode limitations
- 🕰️ Slow performance on older devices
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Lack of free trial or demo

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving properly
- Zoom functionality issues
- Landscape mode UI problems

**Requested features**

- Shutter speed adjustment
- Live depth/bokeh preview
- Custom white balance
- Time-lapse and video recording
- Ability to save settings/presets


### Photo Export

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-export/id6738745118)

Easily convert and export photos and videos from your iOS device into various formats like PNG, JPEG, and MP4. Offers flexible size and quality options, with batch export capabilities available via a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Convert photos to PNG or JPEG, Export videos to MP4, Adjustable photo sizes and JPEG quality, Multiple video quality and resolution options, Save to USB drives, cloud services, or device, Batch export for multiple files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi Export | $0.99 | per month |
| Multi Export | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Halide Mark III free?

Halide Mark III is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Photo Export free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Halide Mark III or Photo Export?

Halide Mark III is rated higher. Halide Mark III averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Photo Export averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Halide Mark III or Photo Export have ads?

Neither Halide Mark III nor Photo Export shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Halide Mark III or Photo Export?

Halide Mark III ships an update every 11 days, and Photo Export every 2 months. Most recently, Halide Mark III was updated on October 24, 2026 and Photo Export on October 15, 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.*