# 360 Camera vs HDReye

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | 360 Camera | HDReye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/360-camera/id1246581191/reviews) | **[4.5 (771 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdreye/id1566721813/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 196 | **771** |
| Positive reviews | 9.4% of reviews | **28.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MerchSource, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1246580470) | [HDReye Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691298419) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### HDReye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdreye/id1566721813)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HDReye Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| HDReye Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| HDReye Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Asset unlock | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 High-quality stitching
- 💡 Convenient for VFX work
- 🚀 Fast processing
- 👍 Intuitive workflow

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall to preview/download
- 🐛 Inconsistent stitching quality
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Crashes and server issues
- 🔒 No offline processing

**Reported bugs**

- Account deletion issues
- Stuck on processing/uploading
- Disappearing credits

**Requested features**

- Free trial or preview option
- Ability to stitch locally on device
- One-time purchase option
- Improved stitching algorithm


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 360 Camera free?

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

### Is HDReye free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 360 Camera or HDReye?

HDReye is rated higher. 360 Camera averages 2.1 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while HDReye averages 4.5 from 771 ratings.

### Do 360 Camera or HDReye have ads?

Neither 360 Camera nor HDReye 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.*