S vs Insta360
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
S
Control your camera remotely from your iOS device. View live video feeds transmitted over 2.4G WiFi and capture photos and videos directly to your phone.
- Remote camera control
- Real-time video display
- 2.4G WiFi transmission
- Photo capture
- Video recording
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This APP function: 1.Remote control the camera by the IOS machine(iPhone/iPad). 2.Display the real-time video which taken by the camera, video data transmitted via 2.4G WiFi protocol. 3.Take the photo and video record on the mobile phone side.
Insta360
This app acts as a creative powerhouse for editing footage from compatible cameras. It offers AI-powered auto-editing, templates, and manual controls for easy mobile video creation. Users can also explore a community for inspiration and tutorials.
- AI-powered auto editing
- Shot Lab templates
- 360 reframing tools
- Deep Track subject centering
- Download-free editing
- Hyperlapse creation
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Insta360 cameras and handheld gimbals give creators, athletes and adventurers tools to create like they’ve never created. Whether you’re upping your shooting game with an Insta360 cameras, the Insta360 app is a creative powerhouse in your pocket that acts as your camera’s sidekick. Let AI do the work with auto editing tools and templates, or dial in on your edit with a host of manual controls. Editing on your phone has never been easier. New Album Page Layout Thumbnails now automatically uses the best angle to easily identify and manage files. AI Edit AI can handle the entire reframing process! Sit back and let your action highlights make themselves, now faster with improved subject detection for even easier editing. Shot Lab Shot Lab is home to tons of AI-powered editing templates that help you create viral clips in just a few taps. Discover over 25 templates, including Nose Mode, Sky Swap, AI Warp and Clone Trail! Reframing The creative possibilities are endless with easy 360 reframing tools in the Insta360 app. Tap to add a keyframe and change the perspective of your footage. Deep Track Whether a person, animal, or a moving object, keep the subject centered in your shot with a single tap! Hyperlapses Speed up your videos to create a stabilized hyperlapse in just a few taps. Adjust the speed of your clip on a whim—you have full control over time and perspective. Download-Free Editing Edit and share your clips to social media without downloading them to your phone first! Save your phone’s storage space and edit clips while you’re on the go. Please feel free to reach out to us at any time! Official website: www.insta360.com (you can also download the Studio desktop software and the latest firmware updates) Official customer service email: service@insta360.com Plus, discover the best content from creators around the world in the Insta360 app! Find new video ideas, learn from tutorials, share content, interact with your favorite creators, and more. Download now and start exploring! Here are the Insta360+Privacy Policy and Insta360+ User Service Agreement Insta360+Privacy Policy: https://www.insta360.com/support/supportcourse?post_id=20767&utm_source=app_oner Insta360+ User Service Agreement: https://www.insta360.com/support/supportcourse?post_id=20768&utm_source=app_oner If you would like to share feedback about our app, please search for the "Insta360 Official" account in the app private message system, and send us a private message after following.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Insta360 at 4.4 against S's 1.7. Insta360 also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (29% vs 0%). S's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Insta360 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. S asks for nothing beyond the download.
Insta360 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insta360 has 9.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of S's written reviews are positive against 29% of Insta360's.
S ships an update every 2 months, Insta360 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | S | Insta360 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (6 ratings) | 4.4 (9.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 29.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 9.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #65 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 2.5 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Top Sunshine Technology Co.,Ltd. | Insta360 |
Customer experience
S
Insta360
Bugs and requests
S
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Insta360
Reported bugs
5 issues- Losing edited clips after camera disconnects
- Inability to connect and control camera
- Incorrect video orientation and stabilization issues
- Exporting problems (failed exports, audio sync issues)
- Disappearing features for older camera models
Requested features
6 requests- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Ability to edit 360 footage on desktop
- More export options (higher resolutions, codecs, etc.)
- Improved file management and organization
- Persistent camera settings
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- Undo/redo functionality for editing
In-app purchases
S
No in-app purchases
Insta360
- Insta360 Premium 200GB Monthly$2.991 Month
- Insta360 Premium 200GB Monthly3 Months trial$2.991 Month
- Insta360 Premium 1TB Monthly$8.991 Month
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- Insta360 Premium 2TB Monthly$11.991 Month
- Insta360 Essential 200GB Annual1 Year trial$19.991 Year
- Moment Pro 1Yr(24) Promo+3Mo Free3 Months trial$24.991 Year
- Insta360 Premium 200GB Annual6 Months trial2 variants$29.991 Year
- Insta360 Premium 200GB Annual1 Year trial$29.991 Year
- Insta360 Premium 1TB Annual1 Year trial$89.991 Year









