Comparison

AKASO GO vs Insta360

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AKASO GO

Control your action camera remotely to capture footage and preview it on your phone. Edit videos with special effects, transitions, and music, then share them instantly to social media.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control with live preview
  • Video file preview and download
  • Professional video editing tools
  • Video cutting and trimming
  • Direct social media sharing
Features
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With AKASO GO, you can control your action camera from a distance to shoot hard-to-reach footage and preview them from your phone. Create stunning video with disruptive effects and share to social media. ---Main features--- "Control your AKASO action camera remotely: Capture the perfect moment with live preview, control your camera remotely. You can easily adjust the settings on your phone. Preview your video: Save your storage space and time.Preview your files and download to your phone. Professional editing: One-stop professional effects make video editing easier than ever. Editing, transition, special effects, music, choose what you want! Perfect cutting: Keep the clip you need and cut out the rest. Share your cherished moments: Upload your video to social media through App, let your family and friends stay connected with you. Simple but powerful video editing tool. Share your moments. Share instantly. Always keep the latest version of AKASO GO."

About

Insta360

This app acts as a creative powerhouse for editing footage from compatible cameras and gimbals. It offers AI-powered auto-editing tools, templates, and manual controls for easy mobile video creation. Users can also explore a community for inspiration and tutorials.

Highlights
  • AI-powered auto editing
  • Shot Lab templates
  • 360 reframing tools
  • Deep Track subject centering
  • Download-free editing
  • Community content and tutorials
Features
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Insta360 cameras and handheld gimbals give creators, athletes and adventurers tools to create like they’ve never created. Whether you’re upping your shooting game with an Insta360 cameras, the Insta360 app is a creative powerhouse in your pocket that acts as your camera’s sidekick. Let AI do the work with auto editing tools and templates, or dial in on your edit with a host of manual controls. Editing on your phone has never been easier. New Album Page Layout Thumbnails now automatically uses the best angle to easily identify and manage files. AI Edit AI can handle the entire reframing process! Sit back and let your action highlights make themselves, now faster with improved subject detection for even easier editing. Shot Lab Shot Lab is home to tons of AI-powered editing templates that help you create viral clips in just a few taps. Discover over 25 templates, including Nose Mode, Sky Swap, AI Warp and Clone Trail! Reframing The creative possibilities are endless with easy 360 reframing tools in the Insta360 app. Tap to add a keyframe and change the perspective of your footage. Deep Track Whether a person, animal, or a moving object, keep the subject centered in your shot with a single tap! Hyperlapses Speed up your videos to create a stabilized hyperlapse in just a few taps. Adjust the speed of your clip on a whim—you have full control over time and perspective. Download-Free Editing Edit and share your clips to social media without downloading them to your phone first! Save your phone’s storage space and edit clips while you’re on the go. Please feel free to reach out to us at any time! Official website: www.insta360.com (you can also download the Studio desktop software and the latest firmware updates) Official customer service email: service@insta360.com Plus, discover the best content from creators around the world in the Insta360 app! Find new video ideas, learn from tutorials, share content, interact with your favorite creators, and more. Download now and start exploring! Here are the Insta360+Privacy Policy and Insta360+ User Service Agreement Insta360+Privacy Policy: https://www.insta360.com/support/supportcourse?post_id=20767&utm_source=app_oner Insta360+ User Service Agreement: https://www.insta360.com/support/supportcourse?post_id=20768&utm_source=app_oner If you would like to share feedback about our app, please search for the "Insta360 Official" account in the app private message system, and send us a private message after following.

Screenshots

AKASO GO4 screens
Insta3604 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AKASO GO at none against Insta360's 10. AKASO GO also leads on ads (none vs shown). Insta360's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and chart position (#52 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Insta360 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AKASO GO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for AKASO GO against 4.4 for Insta360. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 9.5K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 29% and 29% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AKASO GO ships an update monthly, Insta360 every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
AKASO GO versus Insta360: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAKASO GOInsta360
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (15K ratings) — better4.4 (9.5K ratings)
Positive reviews29.3% of reviews — better29.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better9.5K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#52 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB2.5 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProexpress Distributor LLCInsta360

Customer experience

AKASO GO

All ratings15,102 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews375 reviews
Positive29.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative64.5%

Insta360

All ratings9,447 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews1,423 reviews
Positive29.0%
Neutral12.9%
Negative58.1%

User reviews

AKASO GO

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great camera quality
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Affordable price
  • 🚀 Durable and reliable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App doesn't connect to camera
  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Slow and unreliable file transfers
  • 🔒 Invasive permissions required
  • 🐛 Incompatible with newer devices

Insta360

From 9.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Intuitive app
  • 🚀 Robust editing tools
  • 🚀 Great camera quality
  • 🚀 Awesome features like Starlapse

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Unreliable WiFi connectivity
  • 🐛 Laggy performance
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data access

Bugs and requests

AKASO GO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes during video playback
  • Recorded videos have missing audio
  • Inconsistent WiFi connectivity
  • Deleting files accidentally due to poor UI

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add remote control and live preview features
  • Improve file management and editing capabilities
  • Provide native iPad support
  • Allow batch download of photos and videos

Insta360

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Undo/redo functionality for editing

In-app purchases

None

AKASO GO

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Insta360

Subscriptions9
  • Insta360 Premium 200GB Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Insta360 Premium 200GB Monthly3 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Insta360 Premium 1TB Monthly$8.991 Month
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  • Insta360 Premium 2TB Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Insta360 Essential 200GB Annual1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • Moment Pro 1Yr(24) Promo+3Mo Free3 Months trial$24.991 Year
  • Insta360 Premium 200GB Annual6 Months trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Insta360 Premium 200GB Annual1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Insta360 Premium 1TB Annual1 Year trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is AKASO GO free?
AKASO GO 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, AKASO GO or Insta360?
AKASO GO is rated higher. AKASO GO averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Insta360 averages 4.4 from 9.5K ratings.
Do AKASO GO or Insta360 have ads?
Insta360 shows ads; AKASO GO does not.
Which is updated more often, AKASO GO or Insta360?
AKASO GO ships an update monthly, and Insta360 every 5 days. Most recently, AKASO GO was updated on November 12, 2026 and Insta360 on November 12, 2026.

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