Best Histograms Explained Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating

18 free apps

Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good histograms explained apps. We benchmark 249+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Histograms Explained Apps (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Histograms Explained	$4.99	3.3★ (6)	No	No	May 2026
2	Swello	Free	5.0★ (2)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
3	Silhouettes Underwater	$4.99	4.4★ (9)	No	No	May 2026
4	Photo Expert: Sun Moon Tracker	Free	4.5★ (117)	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
5	Fotoji: Learn DSLR Photography	Free	4.6★ (1.1K)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
6	CamPlot Director's Viewfinder	Free	5.0★ (12)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
7	Digilog Camera	Free	4.6★ (18)	No	No	Jul 2026
8	Seabook: Fish Identifier & Log	Free	4.7★ (222)	No	Yes	Sep 2026

Top Picks for Histograms Explained

#1

Histograms Explained by Newmediasoup, LLC

Learning Camera Histograms

Editor's Choice

📷 Photo & Video

3.3(6 ratings)

$4.99

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Learn to interpret your camera's histogram for better photography, both underwater and topside. This app de-mystifies histograms with narrated lessons, real-world examples, and quizzes from experienced professionals.

#2

Swello by 荣庆江

Strong Contender

🎬 Entertainment

5.0(2 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Master photography with AI-powered analysis of your own photos or community images. Get actionable tips on composition, lighting, and more. Save your learning journey and find inspiration.

#3

Silhouettes Underwater by Newmediasoup, LLC

Tips for Underwater Imaging

Worth Considering

📷 Photo & Video

4.4(9 ratings)

$4.99

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Learn to capture stunning underwater silhouettes with expert tips from seasoned professionals. This app offers comprehensive training with narration and illustrative photos, suitable for any camera type.

More Histograms Explained apps to explore

Photo Expert: Sun Moon Tracker

Photo Expert: Sun Moon Tracker

Photo Expert: Sun Moon Tracker

Smart Shooting Planner Mentor

Plan and capture stunning photos with advanced tools for celestial events, sun and moon tracking, and lightning alerts. Visualize celestial body positions on a map and in AR, receive AI-powered shooting suggestions, and access photography calculators.

Visual event calendar with iconsInteractive map for Sun, Moon, Milky WayAugmented Reality (AR) celestial tracking

📷 Photo & Video

free with in-app purchases

Fotoji: Learn DSLR Photography

Fotoji: Learn DSLR Photography

Fotoji: Learn DSLR Photography

Capture your vision

Master your DSLR or mirrorless camera with interactive lessons covering fundamental to advanced photography principles. Utilize built-in calculators for shutter speed, ISO, and aperture, and explore a library of professional images for inspiration and practice.

Interactive photography lessonsShutter speed, ISO, and aperture calculatorsAnimated camera navigation

free with in-app purchases

CamPlot Director's Viewfinder

CamPlot Director's Viewfinder

CamPlot Director's Viewfinder

Real Cine Cameras & Lenses

Simulate professional cinema cameras and lenses on your iPhone. Accurately view shots with real sensor geometry, a vast lens kit, and live LUT grading. Scout locations with sun path and LiDAR distance.

Simulates real cinema camera bodies and sensorsExtensive lens kit with primes and zoomsLive LUT grading with 200+ cinema looks

📷 Photo & Video

free with in-app purchases

by DAVID BROSSE

This camera app focuses on image development with a custom processing pipeline, inspired by professional color grading. It offers advanced control over framing and post-production with support for professional codecs.

Custom image development pipelineColor space handling and gamma shapingProfessional codec support (ProRes 422, H.264)

📷 Photo & Video

Seabook: Fish Identifier & Log

Seabook: Fish Identifier & Log

Seabook: Fish Identifier & Log

Dive: Scuba DivingㆍSnorkeling

Identify marine life with AI-powered photo recognition and explore detailed species information. Log your dives with comprehensive data, track conditions, equipment, and sightings. Organize your discoveries into personal collections and access information offline.

AI fish identification by photoComprehensive dive logbookPersonalized marine life collections

free with in-app purchases

Film Development Timer

This app provides a flexible and intuitive timer for film and darkroom development. Create custom development recipes with multiple steps and intervals, and utilize a special darkroom mode for low-light conditions. Easily share your recipes and import them from FilmDev.org.

Customizable development recipesMultiple steps and intervals per recipeDarkroom Mode (red-on-black theme)

📷 Photo & Video

Long Exposure Camera: Night XP

Long Exposure Camera: Night XP

Long Exposure Camera: Night XP

Slow Shutter & Night Camera

Capture stunning light trails, silky water effects, and night camera shots with professional manual controls. This free app offers advanced stabilization and live preview for creating artistic masterpieces.

Professional long exposure capturePowerful night camera modeGlow camera effects

📷 Photo & Video

🌐 Social Networking

Lumina: Manual Camera

Lumina: Manual Camera

Lumina: Manual Camera

ManualControls 48MP RAW/ProRAW

Take full creative control of your iPhone photography with advanced manual settings for exposure, focus, and more. Capture stunning RAW images at full 48MP resolution and utilize features like bracketing and intelligent selfie selection for professional-quality results.

Manual exposure controls (Shutter Speed, ISO)Manual focus with focus peakingFull 48MP RAW capture

📷 Photo & Video

SANDMARC Camera

SANDMARC Camera

SANDMARC Camera

Pro & Casual Capture Elevated

This camera app provides manual controls for ISO, shutter speed, and white balance, along with advanced processing modes like RAW and ProRAW. It offers professional monitoring tools such as histograms and focus peaking, designed for photographers using specific lenses.

Manual ISO, shutter speed, white balanceLens selector and optimal zoom lockStandard, Minimal, RAW, and ProRAW processing

📷 Photo & Video

Underwater phone Housing

Capture stunning underwater photos and videos with advanced camera controls. This app offers features like lens selection, zoom, various image and video formats, and manual settings for optimal underwater shots. It also includes a leak detection system for your housing.

Lens selection10X zoomRAW/ProRAW image formats

📷 Photo & Video

EV13 - Light meter app

EV13 - Light meter app

EV13 - Light meter app

Meter for film photography

This app acts as a light meter for film photography, offering tactile analog controls for aperture, shutter, and ISO. It provides automatic exposure readings with various modes and allows photo capture with engraved light meter information.

Automatic light meterMultiple reading modes (Spot, center, average)Tactile aperture, shutter, ISO control

📷 Photo & Video

by LASO Technologies LLC

Control your iPhone camera underwater with physical buttons. This app transforms your volume buttons into camera controls for seamless photo and video capture in waterproof housings. Enjoy advanced features like 4K HDR recording and RAW photo mode.

Volume button camera controlsUnderwater photo and video4K HDR video recording

📷 Photo & Video

Easy Long Exposure Camera

Easy Long Exposure Camera

Easy Long Exposure Camera

Light Trails & Motion Blur

Capture stunning long exposure photographs, perfect for dark environments like night scenes, fireworks, and starry skies. Simply select your desired exposure time, from 1 to 180 seconds, and press the button. A Bluetooth remote shutter is also supported for convenience.

Long exposure photographyAdjustable exposure time (1-180 seconds)Night scene capture

📷 Photo & Video

free with in-app purchases

Lux Light Meter & Photometer

Lux Light Meter & Photometer

Lux Light Meter & Photometer

Lightmeter for Photo & Plant

Measure light intensity and color temperature for photography, plant care, and workspace optimization. Offers real-time readings, shooting recommendations, and manual control for precise lighting adjustments.

Real-time color temperature readingsLux and Foot Candle measurementsAverage and Max light values

free with in-app purchases

GudoCam: AI Composition Camera

GudoCam: AI Composition Camera

GudoCam: AI Composition Camera

AI guidance for better photos

This app uses AI to provide real-time composition and exposure guidance, helping users improve their photography skills. It offers AI photo scoring, portfolio building, and weekly challenges to encourage practice and skill development.

Real-time composition guidelinesSubject placement and zoom guidesExposure and AI text advice

📷 Photo & Video

free with in-app purchases

Front & back. One take.

📷 Photo & Video

FAQ about Histograms Explained

What are the best histograms explained apps for iPhone?

Histograms Explained tops our histograms explained apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 3.3-star average from 6 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $4.99.

Are there free histograms explained apps for iPhone?

Yes — 18 of the top histograms explained apps we rank are free to download, including Swello and Photo Expert: Sun Moon Tracker.

Does Histograms Explained have ads or in-app purchases?

Histograms Explained has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many histograms explained apps are on the App Store?

We track 249+ histograms explained apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What is Histograms Explained?

Histograms Explained is an educational application designed to help users understand and utilize their camera's histogram feature to improve photography. It offers narrated lessons and practical examples.

Who created Histograms Explained?

Histograms Explained was created by David Fleetham & Marty Snyderman, who have a combined 80 years of professional experience in underwater photography. Their expertise is shared through the app's content.