# RICOH THETA HDR > Create high-quality 360° HDR images with RICOH THETA cameras. (iPhone/iPad app by AVANTO VR Solutions GmbH.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ricoh-theta-hdr/id1034724545 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [AVANTO VR Solutions GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/396669544) - Category: Photo & Video, Productivity - Price: Free - Rating: 1.33/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 6.0 · 36 MB - Languages: English, French, German - Released: 2015-09-15 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ricoh-theta-hdr/id1034724545/reviews.md ## What is RICOH THETA HDR? Take & generate high quality 360° HDR images with RICOH THETA with one click and upload them directly to your PanoCreator tours. Get the most out of your RICOH THETA camera by this new HDR App. RICOH THETA HDR is the world’s first app to create high dynamic range 360° pictures with the RICOH THETA camera. You get high quality 360° HDR pictures with just one click thanks to the automatic processing. The HDR App takes three 360° pictures with different exposures (correctly lit, underexposed, overexposed). Afterwards all three pictures are automatically being merged to a perfectly lit high quality 360° HDR picture.  Imbalanced illuminated rooms, e.g. with bright window areas and dim corners, can perfectly be presented that way.  It is also highly recommended to use the HDR app in bad lighting conditions in order to reduce the image noise. All 360° HDR pictures are being stored in full resolution in your photo album, which means that they are always on hand and can immediately be forwarded to any given address. Connect the app with your PanoCreator or CasaTour account and upload 360° HDR images directly to your virtual tours. This HDR app requires the use of a RICOH THETA camera.  FEATURES - 360° HDR pictures (high dynamic range) easily taken by only one click - Direct Connection to any RICOH THETA camera via WiFi - Turn normal 360° pictures into impressive 360° HDR pictures - Send 360° HDR pictures in high resolution wherever you want - Upload 360° HDR pictures into your PanoCreator virtual tours How to use the RICOH THETA HDR App: Install RICOH THETA HDR on your smartphone and establish a connection to the RICOH THETA camera via WLAN.
 Done! From now on you can control the RICOH THETA camera by your smartphone. Let your friends and customers enjoy this new high quality 360° HDR pictures. Quick Guide Step 1 – Install the HDR App Step 2 – Establish a connection to your RICOH THETA camera via WiFi Step 3 – Start the HDR app, click on the button „Connect Theta“ and move the button „Activate HDR“ to the right Step 4 – Push the „Start“ button to take a 360° HDR picture ## Key features - 360° HDR image capture - One-click HDR processing - Direct RICOH THETA camera connection via WiFi - Convert normal 360° photos to HDR - High-resolution image sharing - Upload to PanoCreator virtual tours ## Recent user reviews (9 of 9) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ricoh-theta-hdr/id1034724545/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Not enough exposures *2020-08-03, version 3.0.3* I was able to get this app working just fine, but it really doesn’t offer enough capabilities. I have no interest in sharing my images online or automatically generating an HDR from the app, and am merely looking for a robust multibracketing tool for the Theta. This only shoots three exposures, with no manual control over the settings. While the Ricoh app allows custom multibracketing, it is tedious to set up, and I was hoping this would provide an alternative. What I’m missing here is the ability to specify the number of exposures, 10 for example, and to specify a high and low range of shutter speeds or ISO settings across that range, with the other settings locked to a value which I specify. If these features could be added to a future update, this app would be much more useful to me. ### 1/5 — Still no good! *2020-07-14, version 3.0.3* Just got my new Theta camera and trying to get this app tho work. After a couple of hours. Still nothing. Spent the first 30 mins just trying to register! Avoid this app! Not worth the space on the phone. ### 1/5 — Does not work *2019-09-04, version 3.0.3* Says you have to “Connect to Theta” but never does. ### 1/5 — Poor WiFi *2018-02-10, version 3.0.3* This app has a bug that prevents good connection with iPhone it drops the connection with super small range. Very bad app! ### 1/5 — No merge or downloading *2016-09-02, version 2.2.0* It takes three photos, attempt to download them, but fails each time. This also means no HDR image is ever generated. ### 1/5 — Does not work *2016-05-11, version 2.1.3* Goes through the motions of taking the photos, then nothing. Delete the app and move on. There are others that actually work. ### 2/5 — Nice idea *2016-02-05, version 2.1.3* I like the idea, but the app is severely let down by its terrible 360 viewer. You are simply scanning around on the equitectangular image, you get stuck at the edges of the image - missing the whole point of the image being a 360 image. The idea of getting a HDR view using the different options available on the theta is great, I would suggest adding a feature that can toggle between before and after in the preview so that users can appreciate the output. Also give them the option of just saving the normal image then rather than the HDR if they so wish because the HDR may have been blurry for example and so would be quicker than retaking a whole new picture. The app looks slick and I love the loading animation - may be useful to turn that animation into a progress view once the images start loading from the theta. ### 1/5 — Does not work *2016-02-01, version 2.1.3* App goes through the motions of taking 3 photos to then combine into an HDR photo. Then you waited few minutes. Then you get a camera disconnected message. ### 1/5 — Not updated. Doesn't work. *2016-01-04, version 2.0.4* App still not updated for iPhone 6/6+ and doesn't take photos with the theta s. ## Frequently asked questions about RICOH THETA HDR ### What is RICOH THETA HDR? RICOH THETA HDR is a mobile application designed to create high dynamic range (HDR) 360° images using a RICOH THETA camera. It automatically processes multiple exposures to produce a well-lit, high-quality panorama. ### How does RICOH THETA HDR create HDR images? The app takes three 360° photos with different exposures (correctly lit, underexposed, overexposed) and automatically merges them into a single, perfectly lit HDR image. ### What are the benefits of using RICOH THETA HDR? It helps present imbalanced illuminated rooms effectively and reduces image noise in low-light conditions, resulting in more professional-looking 360° photos. ### Can I use RICOH THETA HDR without a RICOH THETA camera? No, this HDR app requires the use of a RICOH THETA camera to function. It connects directly to the camera via WiFi. ### Where are the HDR images stored? All 360° HDR pictures are stored in full resolution in your device's photo album, making them easily accessible and ready to be shared. ### Can I upload RICOH THETA HDR images to virtual tours? Yes, you can connect the app with your PanoCreator or CasaTour account and upload your 360° HDR images directly to your virtual tours. ### Does RICOH THETA HDR have ads? No, the application is free and does not contain advertisements. ### What is the update frequency for RICOH THETA HDR? The app was last updated on February 9, 2018, with version 3.0.3. Future updates will depend on the developer's release schedule. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.3 — 2018-02-09 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - bugfixes ### 3.0.0 — 2017-12-12 - Bugfixes - Added support for Ricoh THETA V - Added french translation ### 2.2.5 — 2016-09-20 - Default language set to English - Added information on FEELESTATE CMS - Bugfixes ### 2.2.1 — 2016-09-13 - Bugfixes ### 2.2.0 — 2016-08-02 - Connection to camera also possible if camera is previously in video mode - Bugfixes: Connection stability, saving of login data, .. ## Apps similar to RICOH THETA HDR | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [CloudPano Virtual Tour Creator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudpano-virtual-tour-creator/id1553738112) | 3.4 (13) | Free | Photo & Video | | [AuraHDR Camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurahdr-camera/id1447103594) | 2.3 (7) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Hi 360](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-360/id1393904067) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Photo & Video | | [HDReye](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdreye/id1566721813) | 4.5 (744) | Free | Photo & Video | | [3D-Scan](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-scan/id1247413699) | — | Free | Photo & Video | | [Ogulo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ogulo/id1445670334) | — | Free | Photo & Video | ## More apps by AVANTO VR Solutions GmbH - [CASATOUR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casatour/id1435589293) - [FEELESTATE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feelestate/id1522647788) - [ESYSYNC](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esysync/id6745729899) All apps by AVANTO VR Solutions GmbH: https://appshunter.io/developer/396669544 ## Related topics [ricoh theta hdr](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ricoh-theta-hdr) · [hdreye](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hdreye) · [ricoh theta](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ricoh-theta) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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