# S vs Insta360

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | S | Insta360 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-cam/id1005475942/reviews) | **[4.4 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insta360/id1491299654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **9.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **29.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#65** |
| Size | 26 MB | 2.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Top Sunshine Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/986221582) | [Insta360](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749225907) |

## What reviewers say

### S

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-cam/id1005475942)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Real-time video display, 2.4G WiFi transmission, Photo capture, Video recording

**In-app purchases:** none


### Insta360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insta360/id1491299654)

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #79 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** AI-powered auto editing, Shot Lab templates, 360 reframing tools, Deep Track subject centering, Download-free editing, Hyperlapse creation

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insta360 Premium 200GB Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Insta360 Premium 200GB Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Insta360 Premium 1TB Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Insta360 Premium 2TB Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Insta360 Essential 200GB Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Moment Pro 1Yr(24) Promo+3Mo Free | $24.99 | per year |
| Insta360 Premium 200GB Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Insta360 Premium 200GB Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Insta360 Premium 1TB Annual | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive app
- 🚀 Robust editing tools
- 🚀 Great camera quality
- 🚀 Awesome features like Starlapse

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Unreliable WiFi connectivity
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data access

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is S free?

S is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Insta360 free?

Insta360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, S or Insta360?

Insta360 is rated higher. S averages 1.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Insta360 averages 4.4 from 9.4K ratings.

### Do S or Insta360 have ads?

Insta360 shows ads; S does not.

### Which is updated more often, S or Insta360?

S ships an update every 2 months, and Insta360 every 5 days. Most recently, S was updated on November 1, 2026 and Insta360 on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*