# Tachyon vs Insta360

The clearest difference is rating: Insta360 at 4.4 against Tachyon's 1.0. Insta360 also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (29% vs 0%). Tachyon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Insta360 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insta360 has 9.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Tachyon's written reviews are positive against 29% of Insta360's.

Tachyon ships an update every 6 weeks, Insta360 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tachyon | Insta360 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tachyon/id1477577495/reviews) | **[4.4 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insta360/id1491299654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **29.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#46** |
| Size | 52 MB | 2.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Whitehouse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481582836) | [Insta360](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749225907) |

## What reviewers say

### Tachyon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tachyon/id1477577495)

Control your camera remotely to start/stop recordings, play back footage in slow motion, and download videos directly to your iOS device. This app enhances your camera's functionality for seamless video capture and management.

**Highlights:** Remote recording control, Slow-motion playback, Video download to device, iOS device as remote, Compatible with Tachyon cameras

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Insta360

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

**Currently charting:** #46 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 Tachyon free?

Tachyon 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, Tachyon or Insta360?

Insta360 is rated higher. Tachyon averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Insta360 averages 4.4 from 9.4K ratings.

### Do Tachyon or Insta360 have ads?

Insta360 shows ads; Tachyon does not.

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

Tachyon ships an update every 6 weeks, and Insta360 every 5 days. Most recently, Tachyon was updated on October 12, 2026 and Insta360 on October 20, 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.*