# Insta360 vs Mult.dev Map Animations

The clearest difference is ads: Mult.dev Map Animations at none against Insta360's shown. Mult.dev Map Animations also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Insta360's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#46 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Insta360 sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Mult.dev Map Animations sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mult.dev Map Animations holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insta360 has 9.3K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 29% and 29% positive.

Insta360 ships an update every 4 days, Mult.dev Map Animations every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Insta360 | Mult.dev Map Animations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insta360/id1491299654/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multdev-map-animations/id1606800134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.3K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | **29.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 2.5 GB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Insta360](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749225907) | [Sergey Nikitin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320444299) |

## What reviewers say

### Insta360

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

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #94 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


### Mult.dev Map Animations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multdev-map-animations/id1606800134)

Transform your travel experiences into animated videos with ease. This app allows you to import routes, add photos, and select transportation styles to create engaging map-based animations for social media and blogs. No prior editing skills are required.

**Highlights:** Animated map routes, Import GPX, KML, GeoJSON, Add photos and location names, Select transportation styles, Add sound to videos, Multiple map styles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essential | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Base Plan | $39.99 | per month |
| Pro | $49.99 | per month |
| Ultra Base | $79.99 | per month |
| One-time Pro | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pro 5 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pro Trial | $8.99 | one-time |
| One-time Ultra | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ultra 5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro 25 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro 100 | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Insta360 free?

Insta360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mult.dev Map Animations free?

Mult.dev Map Animations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Insta360 or Mult.dev Map Animations?

Mult.dev Map Animations is rated higher. Insta360 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while Mult.dev Map Animations averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Insta360 or Mult.dev Map Animations have ads?

Insta360 shows ads; Mult.dev Map Animations does not.

### Which is updated more often, Insta360 or Mult.dev Map Animations?

Insta360 ships an update every 4 days, and Mult.dev Map Animations every 3 weeks. Most recently, Insta360 was updated on September 26, 2026 and Mult.dev Map Animations on September 27, 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.*