Comparison

Insta360 vs LS2 FOCAL

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

Head to head
About

Insta360

This app acts as a creative powerhouse for editing footage from compatible cameras. It offers AI-powered auto-editing, 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
  • Hyperlapse creation
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.

About

LS2 FOCAL

This application enables seamless interaction between your mobile device and smart hardware. It offers features like live video preview, playback, and function settings for quick control of smart devices.

Highlights
  • Mobile device and smart hardware interaction
  • Live video preview
  • Video playback
  • Function settings
  • Quick smart hardware operation
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通过本APP,您可以完成手机与智能硬件的快速交互,包括视频预览、视频回放、功能设置等功能。它简单易用,能快速完成对智能硬件的操作。

Screenshots

Insta3604 screens
LS2 FOCAL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LS2 FOCAL at 5.0 against Insta360's 4.4. LS2 FOCAL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Insta360's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (9.4K vs 3). On price 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. LS2 FOCAL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LS2 FOCAL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insta360 has 9.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Insta360 ships an update every 5 days, LS2 FOCAL every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Insta360 versus LS2 FOCAL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInsta360LS2 FOCAL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (9.4K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.4K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 12 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#47 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.5 GB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInsta360SUMMIT COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Insta360

All ratings9,428 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews1,413 reviews
Positive29.1%
Neutral12.9%
Negative58.0%

LS2 FOCAL

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

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

LS2 FOCAL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

LS2 FOCAL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Insta360 free?
Insta360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LS2 FOCAL free?
LS2 FOCAL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Insta360 or LS2 FOCAL?
LS2 FOCAL is rated higher. Insta360 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while LS2 FOCAL averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Insta360 or LS2 FOCAL have ads?
Insta360 shows ads; LS2 FOCAL does not.
Which is updated more often, Insta360 or LS2 FOCAL?
Insta360 ships an update every 5 days, and LS2 FOCAL every 12 months. Most recently, Insta360 was updated on November 8, 2026 and LS2 FOCAL on November 3, 2026.

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