Comparison

Insta360 vs AOCHUAN

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 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
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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

AOCHUAN

Enhance your mobile videography with advanced stabilization and creative shooting modes. Capture stunning 4K video, utilize precise tracking, and apply professional filters for a polished look. This app unlocks the full potential of compatible handheld gimbals.

Highlights
  • 4K Super HD video recording
  • Precise face and body tracking
  • One-button inception
  • One-button Hitchcock (dolly zoom)
  • Makeup filters for photos & videos
  • Gesture controls
  • Time-lapse photography
Features
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As the customized app for SMART X / SMART X Pro / SMART XE / SMART X2 / SMART S1 / SMART S2 / SMART V8/ SMART P2 / SMART X3 / SMART V3 / SMART S3 series handheld gimbals, AOCHUAN app offers powerful and easy-to-use functions to bring you brand new mobile shooting experience. Support a variety of innovative shooting choices: - 4K Super HD video recording - Precise face tracking and body tracking - One-button inception - One-button Hitchcock (dolly zoom) - Built-in hundreds of makeup filters to retouch your photos & videos - Gesture controls - Time-lapse photography - Support camera selection - Professional photographer mode Enjoy the fun of photography and record your beautiful lives always everywhere. More interesting functions are coming soon... For technical support, please contact: Email: aochuan_gimbal@outlook.com Web: www.yg-free.com Facebook / Youtube / Instagram: AOCHUAN_Gimbal

Screenshots

Insta3604 screens
AOCHUAN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Insta360 at 4.4 against AOCHUAN's 2.9. Insta360 also leads on ratings volume (9.4K vs 117) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). AOCHUAN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support 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 21 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AOCHUAN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Insta360 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insta360 has 9.4K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Insta360's written reviews are positive against 23% of AOCHUAN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Insta360 ships an update every 5 days, AOCHUAN every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Insta360 versus AOCHUAN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInsta360AOCHUAN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (9.4K ratings) — better2.9 (117 ratings)
Positive reviews29.0% of reviews — better23.2% of reviews
Number of ratings9.4K — better117
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#40 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.5 GB459 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperInsta360中山市央果电子科技有限公司

Customer experience

Insta360

All ratings9,407 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews1,381 reviews
Positive29.0%
Neutral12.7%
Negative58.4%

AOCHUAN

All ratings117 ratings
Positive41.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative52.1%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive23.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative65.9%

User reviews

Insta360

From 9.4K 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

AOCHUAN

From 117 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎥 Advanced photo and video shooting modes
  • ⚙️ Customizable gimbal settings and controls
  • 📚 Comprehensive in-app tutorial videos
  • 💰 Good value for the price
  • 🎯 Face and body tracking capabilities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 📵 Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • 🎥 Black screen when accessing camera
  • ⚠️ Unreliable tracking features
  • 🔌 Poor app stability on iOS updates

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

AOCHUAN

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 18 and newer versions
  • Bluetooth fails to connect or drops frequently
  • Camera displays black screen in app
  • Face tracking rotates 180 degrees unexpectedly
  • Object tracking loses subjects easily
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  • Recording stops randomly mid-session
  • Gimbal moves erratically without command
  • Gimbal spins uncontrollably when subject out of frame
  • Motor calibration errors
  • App freezes during video playback
  • Album/gallery crashes when viewing media
  • Video resolution resets to 1080p after restart
  • Audio sync issues in long recordings
  • Footage not saving to gallery
  • App won't recognize registration codes
  • Dynamic Island interference with controls
  • Gimbal orientation conflicts with app orientation
  • Gimbal turns off unexpectedly
  • Firmware update failures
  • Hand gesture recognition unreliable
  • Recording stops when hands gesture during filming
  • App incompatible with certain iPhone models
  • Focus wheel triggers accidentally
  • Landscape mode lock issues

Requested features

20 requests
  • Portrait/vertical mode support
  • Still photo capture while recording video
  • 48MP photo resolution option
  • Wide-angle and telephoto lens support
  • Automatic lens switching for zoom
Show 15 more
  • Portrait cinematic video mode
  • Hyper-lapse recording mode
  • Location metadata preservation
  • Video trimming and editing in-app
  • Trajectory delay in portrait mode
  • Pet tracking mode
  • Persistent settings between sessions
  • Manual focus wheel disable option
  • Streaming support for OBS Studio
  • Watch companion app for remote control
  • Arabic language support
  • Polish language support
  • HDR video recording
  • Auto-calibration for horizon adjustment
  • Hand gesture reliability improvements

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Insta360

Subscriptions15
  • 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 Annual6 Months trial$19.991 Year
  • 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 200GB Annual3 Months trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium 500GB Annual1 Year trial$59.991 Year
  • Insta360 Premium 1TB Annual1 Year trial$89.991 Year
  • Insta360 Premium 1TB Annual$89.991 Year
  • Insta360 Premium 1TB Annual6 Months trial$89.991 Year
  • Insta360+(Premium) Annually$119.991 Year
One-time6
  • 33 Insta360 Diamonds$0.49
  • 99 Diamonds$1.49
  • 199 Insta360 Diamonds$2.99
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  • 489 Insta360 Diamonds$6.99
  • 699 Insta360 Diamonds$9.99
  • 999 Insta360 Diamonds$12.99
None

AOCHUAN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Insta360 free?
Insta360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AOCHUAN free?
AOCHUAN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Insta360 or AOCHUAN?
Insta360 is rated higher. Insta360 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while AOCHUAN averages 2.9 from 117 ratings.
Do Insta360 or AOCHUAN have ads?
Insta360 shows ads; AOCHUAN does not.
Which is updated more often, Insta360 or AOCHUAN?
Insta360 ships an update every 5 days, and AOCHUAN every 2 weeks. Most recently, Insta360 was updated on October 20, 2026 and AOCHUAN on October 16, 2026.

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