# RICOH THETA

> 360° camera companion app for remote shooting, viewing, and sharing. (iPhone/iPad app by Ricoh Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ricoh-theta/id1023254741 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ricoh Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/369115807)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,876 App Store ratings · 132 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2015-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ricoh-theta/id1023254741/reviews.md

## What is RICOH THETA?

Make life fun and work convenient with the 360° camera RICOH THETA

The 360° camera RICOH THETA greatly surpasses your field of view to capture the entire surroundings with a single shutter click.
You can view and share on a computer or smartphone the images and videos you shoot.
This app enables you to do every task, specifically taking images and videos, viewing them and also sharing them, on your smartphone.

* A separately sold RICOH THETA series camera is required to shoot spherical images.

◊ RICOH THETA and Wi-Fi connection
Be sure to install this app onto your smartphone and connect it to a RICOH THETA series camera.
Using this app will enable you to capture images remotely and view spherical images.

- Remote shooting
In still image mode, you can shoot while checking images in live view.
You can also switch between still image mode and video mode by the app.

- Viewing
Captured images and videos can be viewed using this app.
Spin around, enlarge, or shrink... Experience the fun of seeing the entire space around you in a spherical image.

◊ Sharing on Social Networking Services
You can share on Twitter, Facebook, and other social network services the spherical images you shoot.

Show the world a new way of enjoying photos by 360° images that provide a feeling of being where the image was taken.

◊ Note
* Not compatible with iPod Touch devices.
* Please visit www.theta360.com for additional compatibility information.
* Compatibility is not guaranteed for all devices.
* Compatibility is not guaranteed for devices without GPS capabilities.
* Compatibility information may be changed at any time.

## Key features

- Remote camera control
- Live view preview
- 360° image and video viewing
- Spherical image sharing
- Switch between photo and video modes

## What do users think of RICOH THETA?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Gold standard in camera companion software
- 👍 Clear layout and professional controls
- 👍 Supports every Ricoh Theta model
- 👍 Frequent updates with no unnecessary features

**Cons**

- 🐛 Constant error message when trying to link to social media
- 🐛 Crashes on launch, not working with latest iOS
- 🐛 Erratic WiFi connectivity, disconnects frequently
- 🐛 EXIF data lost when saving 360 images

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after recent updates
- Unable to connect to camera after firmware updates
- Interval shooting not working on iOS
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Ability to batch select and share images
- Option to store photos within the app without cluttering device gallery
- Offline viewing of 360 photos with 3D effects
- Timer and interval shooting functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 132)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ricoh-theta/id1023254741/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Still the better Ricoh app

*2026-05-25, version 2.25.5*

Voicing my wish that this app continues to remain available and receive updates from Ricoh. Although the user is presented with “end of life” notifications, this app continues to work well with my Theta V camera and is fully-featured with wifi and bluetooth image capture and sync on ios26. After looking at the tragic state of their newer Ricoh360 app, and its lack of support for older models as well as lack of features, this app remains the preferred tool.

### 5/5 — The gold standard in camera companion software

*2025-06-14, version 2.25.5*

This app has been the absolute gold standard in camera driver app since it first came out. 

Other manufacturers apps often looks like marketing website with a bit of camera functionality bolted on as an afterthought.

This app is such a wonderful contrast: camera functionality is front and centre. Professional controls. Clear layout. Support for every Ricoh Theta ever made. Frequent updates. No advertising, gamification, blogs, in app marketing videos, or any nonsense of any kind. 

Thank you Ricoh. Keep up the good job!

### 4/5 — Discontinued but better than Ricoh 360 app

*2025-04-19, version 2.25.5*

This Ricoh Theta app was discontinued in 2025. It is better than the new Ricoh 360 app because it does not require an account or agreement of their privacy policy and terms of service, just so you can use your camera.

### 1/5 — Constant error message when you try and link to social media

*2025-02-15, version 2.25.5*

This did work and now it doesn’t. Cannot post 360 images and only viewable on the app.

### 1/5 — a total embarrassment to imaging!! INCOMPLETE!

*2025-02-13, version 2.25.5*

I cannot believe RICOH would present this incomplete app to represent their incredible 360' camera's! The app is nearly useless without a RECORDING VIDEO PREVIEW! The 360' camera, sensor, and hardware is exceptional but the app is lacking, the ridiculously small memory is lacking but improving, and the tiny battery capacity have ‘modders’ busy posting videos on how to fix several these failures. Hopefully the updates keep coming for all models, especially for those of us that spend a lot of money on these 360' cameas. The scalable and zoomable 360' views and perspectives are truly awesome to watch!

### 5/5 — The gold standard

*2025-01-18, version 2.25.4*

This app has been the absolute gold standard in camera driver app since it first came out. 

Other manufacturers apps often looks like marketing website  with a bit of camera functionality bolted on as an afterthought.

This app is such a wonderful contrast: camera functionality is front and centre. Professional controls. Clear layout. Support for every Ricoh Theta ever made. Frequent updates. No advertising, gamification, blogs, in app marketing videos, or any nonsense of any kind. 

Thank you Ricoh. Keep up the good job!

### 1/5 — a total embarrassment to imaging!! INCOMPLETE!

*2024-07-25*

I cannot believe RICOH would present this TRASH app to represent their incredible camera. The app is nearly useless without a VIDEO PREVIEW! simply unbelievable!! and after all these YEARS nobody at RICOH recognizes this app as trash, nor have they make ANY attempt to fix it!! The hardware is exceptional but the ridiculously small memory and tiny battery capacity have ‘modders’ busy posting videos on how to fix these massive failures in design. for shame! A COPY OF MY EMAIL.
    
July 25, 2024.

To  RICOH IMAGING SUPPORT

With my greatest respect & humility,I wish to file a serious complaint of the profound NEGLECT and INDIFFERENCE and LACK OF ENGINEERING SKILL - in the development of ALL APPLICATIONS for RICOH Imaging Products, but specifically for the THETA series of 360’ Cameras.

I cannot believe that RICOH would even allow such an incomplete and dysfunctional application that has ultimately humiliated RICOH for the many shortcomings of application, and the PROFOUND LACK OF DEVELOPMENT AND CORRECTION to these application programs!

It is simply UNBELIEVABLE that RICOH Management is not aware of, or has chosen to not addressing these errors, issues, failures, and severe dysgunction of the application.

At the Apple ‘Appstore’, RICOH has thousands upon thousands of THE WORST REVIEWS in all of the appstore history! AN UNHEARD OF FAILURE IN IMAGING!!
Every complaint is a profound statement of the gross indifference, unprofessionalism, lack of foresight, lack of engineering skills, and lack of managerial and techincal expertise that I find both SHOCKING and EMBARASSING.  I WILL -NEVER- PURCHASE OR USE ANY RICOH PRODUCTS, NOR WILL I PROVIDE ANY SUPPORT OR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THESE PRODUCTS. I REFUSE TO FURTHER SHAME AND TARNISH MY REPUTATION, EVEN IF RICOH DOESN’T CARE ABOUT ITS OWN REPUTATION. GOOD RIDDANCE TO A HUGE COLLECTION OF SELFISH AND INCOMPETENT FOOLS!!  disgusting!!!!

### 2/5 — EXIF DATA LOST

*2024-05-23, version 2.25.2*

The EXIF data for Make and Model gets removed when saving as a 360 image. This is highly important for me otherwise the app is essentially useless, because then I have to use computer to add it back on.. so if I will use a computer then I will edit there also.. therefore the app becomes obsolete. Please fix this as I prefer to use my phone

### 5/5 — Redoma Valle Arriba

*2024-01-22, version 2.25.2*

Exelente

### 2/5 — Where is the bulk upload?

*2023-12-19, version 2.25.2*

Trying to upload pictures of one at a time so that I can send my customers a link to your website is not what I had in mind when I bought this camera.

## Frequently asked questions about RICOH THETA

### What does the RICOH THETA app do?

The app allows you to control a RICOH THETA series 360° camera remotely from your smartphone. You can take photos and videos, view the captured spherical images and videos, and share them on social media.

### Do I need a RICOH THETA camera to use this app?

Yes, a separately sold RICOH THETA series camera is required to shoot spherical images and videos. The app functions as a companion to the camera, enabling remote control and content management.

### How can I view the 360° images and videos?

Once you have captured images or videos with your RICOH THETA camera, you can view them within the app. The app allows you to spin, enlarge, or shrink the spherical images to experience the entire space around you.

### Is this app compatible with all smartphones?

Compatibility is not guaranteed for all devices. It is not compatible with iPod Touch devices. For additional compatibility information, please visit www.theta360.com. Devices without GPS capabilities may also have compatibility issues.

### Can I share my 360° photos directly from the app?

Yes, you can easily share the spherical images you shoot directly to social networking services such as Twitter and Facebook. This allows you to showcase your 360° content and offer a new way of enjoying photos.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.25.5 — 2025-02-13

Minor adjustments have been made.

### 2.25.4 — 2024-12-16

Minor adjustments have been made.

### 2.25.3 — 2024-10-07

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.25.2 — 2023-06-19

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.25.1 — 2023-05-08

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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