# Insta360 vs AOCHUAN

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Insta360 | AOCHUAN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insta360/id1491299654/reviews)** | [2.9 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aochuan/id1589913929/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.4K** | 117 |
| Positive reviews | **29.0% of reviews** | 23.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | — |
| Size | 2.5 GB | 459 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Insta360](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749225907) | [中山市央果电子科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522856203) |

## What reviewers say

### Insta360

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

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #90 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


### AOCHUAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aochuan/id1589913929)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎥 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*