RICOH THETA vs 360 Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RICOH THETA
Capture, view, and share immersive 360° photos and videos with a compatible camera. Control your camera remotely, preview shots in live view, and experience your spherical images by spinning, enlarging, or shrinking them. Easily share your creations on social media.
- Remote camera control
- Live view preview
- 360° image and video viewing
- Spherical image sharing
- Switch between photo and video modes
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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.
360 Camera
Capture immersive 360-degree photos and videos with a single click. This app acts as a remote control for your 360 camera, allowing live streaming, file downloads, and easy sharing of your spherical content.
- One-click 360 capture
- Remote camera control
- Live video streaming
- Direct file download to smartphone
- Social media sharing
- VR viewer compatibility
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The 360 Camera app lets you seamlessly capture the world around you with one click. Once the app is paired with the 360 Camera you can shoot and view 360 degree videos and photos. Use the app as a remote control to shoot photos, check the live video stream while shooting and download files directly to your smart phone. Share your images and videos with friends via social media or enjoy your 360 media with a VR viewer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RICOH THETA at 4.6 against 360 Camera's 2.2. RICOH THETA also leads on review sentiment (23% vs 9%) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 199). 360 Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RICOH THETA holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RICOH THETA has 1.9K ratings behind it against 199, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of RICOH THETA's written reviews are positive against 9% of 360 Camera's.
| Parameter | RICOH THETA | 360 Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.9K ratings) — better | 2.2 (199 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews — better | 9.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 199 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ricoh Co., Ltd. | MerchSource, LLC |
Customer experience
RICOH THETA
360 Camera
User reviews
RICOH THETA
From 1.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Gold standard in camera companion software
- 👍 Clear layout and professional controls
- 👍 Supports every Ricoh Theta model
- 👍 Frequent updates with no unnecessary features
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
360 Camera
From 199 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✅ Works well with Bluetooth connection when properly configured
- 📱 Effective remote control functionality for compatible cameras
- 🎯 Good for transferring files from 360° cameras to phone
- 🔧 Functions properly once setup requirements are understood
Room to improve
- 🐛 Persistent WiFi connection failures across multiple devices
- ❌ Incompatible with iPhone 13 and newer models
- 📖 Completely lacks user instructions or in-app guidance
- 🔌 Poor documentation about setup requirements (SD card, Bluetooth vs WiFi)
- ⚠️ Misleading app description doesn't clarify it's for external cameras only
Bugs and requests
RICOH THETA
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
Requested features
4 requests- 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
360 Camera
Reported bugs
10 issues- Failed to connect to WiFi error despite working connection
- App fails to detect camera on phone
- WiFi network not visible in app despite being available
- App crashes or shows 'No File' error on launch
- Cannot connect to camera remote functionality
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- Remote button controls phone volume instead of camera
- Incompatibility with iPhone 13 and newer devices
- App won't allow uninstallation on some devices
- Download fails for files 15MB and larger
- Bluetooth pairing issues with various devices
Requested features
8 requests- Comprehensive setup instructions and user guide
- Clear documentation explaining Bluetooth vs WiFi requirements
- In-app help section with troubleshooting steps
- Support for newer iPhone models (iPhone 13+)
- WiFi password input interface
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- Improved app description clarifying compatibility requirements
- Developer support and response system for user issues
- Better error messages with solutions
In-app purchases
RICOH THETA
No in-app purchases
360 Camera
No in-app purchases
Questions
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