# RICOH THETA vs 360 Camera

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RICOH THETA | 360 Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ricoh-theta/id1023254741/reviews)** | [2.2 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/360-camera/id1246581191/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 199 |
| Positive reviews | **23.5% of reviews** | 9.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 33 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ricoh Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/369115807) | [MerchSource, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1246580470) |

## What reviewers say

### RICOH THETA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ricoh-theta/id1023254741)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Live view preview, 360° image and video viewing, Spherical image sharing, Switch between photo and video modes

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**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

**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


### 360 Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/360-camera/id1246581191)

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.

**Highlights:** One-click 360 capture, Remote camera control, Live video streaming, Direct file download to smartphone, Social media sharing, VR viewer compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RICOH THETA free?

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

### Is 360 Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RICOH THETA or 360 Camera?

RICOH THETA is rated higher. RICOH THETA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while 360 Camera averages 2.2 from 199 ratings.

### Do RICOH THETA or 360 Camera have ads?

Neither RICOH THETA nor 360 Camera shows ads.

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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.*