Hydra 2 › AI Camera: RAW + HDR

Name: Hydra 2 › AI Camera: RAW + HDR
Rating: 3.4 (249 reviews)
Author: Creaceed SRL

By: Creaceed SRL

Pro RAW/HDR camera with AI

Features & Capabilities

Hydra 2.6 introduces manual mode presets and AI-powered computational photography that unlocks stunning photos even in challenging lighting. It combines RAW sensor data with neural processing to deliver extreme HDR (20+ stops), enhanced detail and denoising for low-light and macro shots, up to 6–8x zoom, and a 110-megapixel output. A new normal capture mode, faster shooting, and a rich set of presets let you define your own style, all supported by a high-fidelity photo editor.\n\nBeyond capture, Hydra emphasizes on-device processing for privacy and offers an extensive output suite and sharing options, including Apple Watch remote, geotagging, and widgets. With a continuously evolving feature set, Hydra aims to improve image quality after purchase and deliver state-of-the-art camera innovations throughout its lifetime.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Creaceed SRL

Rating:

3.40

(249)

Version:

2.6 Last updated: 2026-02-24

Version code:

882575880

Creation date:

2022-02-25

Compatible devices:

Size:

57.76MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-02

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Developed by:

Creaceed SRL

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hydra-2-ai-camera-raw-hdr/id1575702881

Website:

https://creaceed.com/ihydra

User Reviews

Users praise Hydra 2 for its strong HDR rendering, broad format support, and mobile‑friendly high‑res and macro capabilities, plus a smooth editing flow. However, recurring drawbacks focus on watermarking and pricing changes (subscription/repurchase frustrations), stability bugs (freezes, autofocus issues), and UI/zoom limitations. Overall, the app is technically capable and feature-rich but controversial due to pricing model and UX concerns.

Pros

Excellent HDR mode with vivid colors and high image quality.
Broad output options: supports JPEG, DNG, Apple ProRAW, and HDR formats (including 32-bit TIFF) and can save multiple formats at capture.
Hi‑Res mode, strong macro and low‑light capabilities on mobile.
Smooth post‑shot editing workflow that lets you adjust settings right after capture.
Long‑standing app with ongoing updates and a one‑time purchase option that some users appreciate.

Cons

Watermarks persist on photos after subscribing or purchasing; older photos often remain watermarked and aren’t retroactively cleared.
New versions often require repurchasing or switching to a subscription, with restore-purchase issues reported by users.
Stability issues like the app freezing during long exposures and autofocus occasionally failing.
UI/UX criticisms such as cluttered interface and wasted screen space, along with limited zoom options.
Limited zoom levels (only 0.5x, 1x, 5x) and calls for more versatile zoom configurations.

Recent reviews

Doesn’t do composite photos of multiple exposures of a single frame

by No*****, 2026-01-20

I just returned from vacation at Disney World and Universal Studios. I can definitely say that this camera app got a lot of use! I have owned a lot of camera apps over the years, but this one I consistently come back to. I basically took all my pictures with Hydra, and XP4N (a little bit unknown camera app that takes panoramas in one shot, and supports a few nice live filters—look it up). I’m a semi-pro photographer (self-proclaimed lol), but didn’t bring my DSLR. When I take a picture, it's a meaningful expression. I don't just snap a million photos and try to sort through them later. This app has a wonderful HDR mode with a nice UX for quick editing a photo immediately after taking it. You can also save an unprocessed photo, several different photo formats (JPEG, Adobe DNG, Apple ProRAW, etc), as well as HDR image formats like 32-bit TIFF, and then save them all at the exact same time you initially take the picture! You can also get some good super-resolution pictures in Hi-Res mode, and the best macro mode and low-light mode photos capable on a mobile device, IMHO (limited by hardware and lenses). There is a lifetime purchase option, and they do keep it updated although every major version release requires a new purchase (which is why the subscription option may actually fit you better if you only plan on using it once in while). The company has been around for a long time, and I'm confident they would have addressed any issues that I had, if I had ever needed support in the first place. I would no-doubt recommend this app to anyone interested in taking good pictures on mobile! The one thing I really miss is the HDR Video… any plans to reintegrate this feature in the future?