Halide Mark III - Pro Camera

Name: Halide Mark III - Pro Camera
Rating: 4.4 (13229 reviews)
Author: Lux Optics Incorporated

By: Lux Optics Incorporated App

Zero AI, Natural Photos, RAW

Overview

Version:

3.1.2

Last updated: 2026-07-11

Features & Capabilities

Halide Mark II is a premium iPhone camera app that delivers RAW, Macro, and full manual controls with a refined, one-handed interface. It features 14-bit RAW streaming waveform views, histograms, focus peaking, loupe, and an adaptive grid, plus Neural Macro for macro photography on any iPhone and an Image Lab for editing Process Zero shots.

Pricing and privacy: Halide is not free, but offers a 7-day trial for annual memberships and an outright in-app purchase option. The app is Private by Design—no trackers, no third‑party libraries, no data or photo transmission, and limited location data when sharing. It also includes iPad and Apple Watch companions, Siri Shortcuts, and a strong emphasis on user control over image processing with Process Zero.

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By:

Lux Optics Incorporated

Rating:

4.40

(13,229) 22 new ratings

Version:

3.1.2 Last updated: 2026-07-11

Version code:

888130354

Creation date:

2017-05-30

Compatible devices:

Size:

84.43MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-19

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Ranking

# 15,858 ▼ 341

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#2 in The Best Camera Apps

#18 in Essential Photo & Video Apps

#23 in The Best Apps for Creators

#35 in Award-Winning Apps

#5 in moment keyword 3 ▼ 1

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Developed by:

Lux Optics Incorporated

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/halide-mark-iii-pro-camera/id885697368

Website:

https://halide.cam

User Reviews

Halide Mark II delivers strong manual controls and pro-grade image-making on iPhone, with compelling value through lifetime pricing and standout macro/focus tools. Repeated user concerns include price/refund issues, unreliability of manual modes, imprecise focus/zoom, saving delays, and feature gaps like no video and RAW/format limitations.

Pros

Offers true manual controls (ISO, shutter, focus, white balance) for pro-level photography on iPhone.
Turns the iPhone into a high-end camera, enabling results that resemble premium gear.
Lifetime pricing option provides strong value compared to ongoing subscriptions.
Notable macro/focus/zoom features that enhance close-up work and precise focusing.

Cons

Subscription-based pricing with recurring charges and difficult refund handling, leading to frustration.
Manual settings can reset to auto and are not reliably held, causing missed shots.
Focus and zoom controls are not precise: large focus brackets and limited, discrete zoom steps hinder framing.
Image saving/processing can be delayed or inconsistent; photos may not appear in the library promptly.
Feature gaps and format limitations (no video, limited RAW/MP options, 48MP support lacking).

Recent reviews

I love photography - my friend gave me a lengthy speil about why he likes Halide and I took the bait. Something about how they use the iPhone lens to make images more flat and abide by it's best foundational hardware. Whatever, I went for it. All I can say is I LOVE the photos I take with this app. Love. It's not a filter thing. The lighting and texture I get is great. For anyone curious I encourage you to try it you!

by wi*****, 2026-07-04

Not going to pay for a camera app when I’m already paying adobe products to edit photos for me, just another reason to fork over money for things to look good at minimal effort.