360 Camera vs HDReye
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
HDReye
Create custom 360° HDRi images for realistic 3D lighting and compositing directly from your phone. Capture bracketed panoramas and generate 32-bit EXR files for seamless integration with 3D software and AR development.
- Create 360° HDRi images
- Shoot bracketed multi-exposure panoramas
- Generate 32-bit .EXR files
- Realistic 3D lighting and compositing
- Image-based lighting solution
- Access to crowdsourced HDRi collection
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Finally, an app to shoot 360° HDRis with your phone. HDReye is the first and only iOS app for creating custom 360° HDRi images for realistic 3D lighting and compositing. Just select your desired dynamic range, follow the prompts to shoot a bracketed multi-exposure panorama of your location, and HDReye will stitch and generate a 32-bit (.EXR format) HDRi of your location. HDReye is an essential app for combining 3D animation realistically with footage or capturing lightmaps of any location. What used to require an expensive 360° camera or chrome ball light probe, now can be done conveniently on your phone with HDReye. Whether you are an independent 3D artist, VFX studio, AR developer, NFT artist, content creator, or just a hobbyist - HDReye is here to make your workflow simpler and renders more realistic. HDReye is your image-based lighting solution. Compatible with all 3D packages and render engines including Cinema 4D, Blender, Houdini, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Adobe After Effects, Element 3D, OTOY Octane Render, Redshift, V-ray, Arnold, Unreal Engine, Unity, Spark AR, and more. HDReye users also have access to the largest crowdsourced collection of HDRi images in the world. HDReye also works well for capturing 360° panoramas similar to the Google Street View app. Terms of Use: http://hdreye.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: http://hdreye.app/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HDReye at 4.5 against 360 Camera's 2.1. HDReye also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 9%) and ratings volume (771 vs 196). 360 Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. HDReye sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. 360 Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.
HDReye holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 196 and 771 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of 360 Camera's written reviews are positive against 29% of HDReye's.
| Parameter | 360 Camera | HDReye |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (196 ratings) | 4.5 (771 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.4% of reviews | 28.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 196 | 771 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MerchSource, LLC | HDReye Technologies Inc. |
Customer experience
360 Camera
HDReye
User reviews
360 Camera
From 196 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
HDReye
From 771 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 High-quality stitching
- 💡 Convenient for VFX work
- 🚀 Fast processing
- 👍 Intuitive workflow
Room to improve
- 🔒 Paywall to preview/download
- 🐛 Inconsistent stitching quality
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Crashes and server issues
- 🔒 No offline processing
Bugs and requests
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
HDReye
Reported bugs
3 issues- Account deletion issues
- Stuck on processing/uploading
- Disappearing credits
Requested features
4 requests- Free trial or preview option
- Ability to stitch locally on device
- One-time purchase option
- Improved stitching algorithm
In-app purchases
360 Camera
No in-app purchases
HDReye
- HDReye Pro$6.991 Month
- HDReye Pro3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- HDReye Pro$39.991 Year
- Asset unlock$2.99








