# Filio vs Insta360

Filio and Insta360 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Filio's written reviews are positive against 29% of Insta360's. Filio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 23) and ads (none vs shown). Insta360's advantage is ratings volume (9.4K vs 58) and chart position (#54 vs unranked). On price, rating and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Insta360 sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Filio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Filio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insta360 has 9.4K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Filio's written reviews are positive against 29% of Insta360's.

Filio ships an update weekly, Insta360 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Filio | Insta360 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filio/id1438115099/reviews)** | [4.4 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insta360/id1491299654/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **9.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 29.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#54** |
| Size | 218 MB | 2.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filiocorp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438115098) | [Insta360](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749225907) |

## What reviewers say

### Filio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filio/id1438115099)

This app revolutionizes construction documentation by capturing geotagged photos, videos, and scans directly on plans or maps. It uses AI to organize and make jobsite records searchable, streamlining progress tracking, inspections, and reporting for field teams.

**Highlights:** Geotagged photo and video capture, Document on plan sheets and maps, AI-powered search and organization, Offline-friendly capture and sync, Professional PDF and Word reports, Team and project management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Insta360

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

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #91 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app empowers users to view and edit footage from Insta360 cameras and gimbals. It offers AI-powered auto-editing tools and templates, alongside manual controls for precise adjustments. Users can easily reframe 360 footage, track subjects, create hyperlapses, and share content directly to social media without downloading.

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

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (21)**

| 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 |
| 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 200GB Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium 500GB Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Insta360 Premium 1TB Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Insta360 Premium 1TB Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Insta360 Premium 1TB Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Insta360+(Premium) Annually | $119.99 | per year |
| 33 Insta360 Diamonds | $0.49 | one-time |
| 99 Diamonds | $1.49 | one-time |
| 199 Insta360 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 489 Insta360 Diamonds | $6.99 | one-time |
| 699 Insta360 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 999 Insta360 Diamonds | $12.99 | one-time |

**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 Filio free?

Filio 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, Filio or Insta360?

Filio is rated higher. Filio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Insta360 averages 4.4 from 9.4K ratings.

### Do Filio or Insta360 have ads?

Insta360 shows ads; Filio does not.

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

Filio ships an update weekly, and Insta360 every 5 days. Most recently, Filio was updated on October 24, 2026 and Insta360 on November 1, 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.*