# Insta360 vs Sony | Creators' App

The clearest difference is rating: Insta360 at 4.5 against Sony | Creators' App's 3.9. Insta360 also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Insta360 sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Sony | Creators' App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Insta360 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.3K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Insta360's written reviews are positive against 22% of Sony | Creators' App's.

Insta360 ships an update every 5 days, Sony | Creators' App every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Insta360 | Sony | Creators' App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insta360/id1491299654/reviews)** | [3.9 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-creators-app/id1616622856/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.3K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | **28.9% of reviews** | 22.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | #145 |
| Size | 2.5 GB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.7 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Insta360](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749225907) | [Sony Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315534741) |

## What reviewers say

### Insta360

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

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #84 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


### Sony | Creators' App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-creators-app/id1616622856)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Access a cloud platform for creators to manage and edit photos and videos from Sony cameras. Transfer files, remotely control your camera, and access inspiration content anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote camera operation, Photo and video transfer, Cloud storage and management, Video editing with AI, Camera settings backup, Software updates

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $4.99 | per month |
| 500 GB | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy photo transfers
- 👍 Useful remote camera control features
- 🤳 Convenient for self-portraits and practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity and frequent disconnections
- 🔒 Overly aggressive demands for full photo library access
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive user experience
- 🤖 Buggy and crash-prone app

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot connect to certain camera models
- Timestamps on imported photos are incorrect
- Frequent login issues and server errors

**Requested features**

- Add swipe gestures for photo browsing
- Allow selective photo access, not full library
- Improve GPS location tagging reliability
- Provide a dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Insta360 free?

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

### Is Sony | Creators' App free?

Sony | Creators' App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Insta360 or Sony | Creators' App?

Insta360 is rated higher. Insta360 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while Sony | Creators' App averages 3.9 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Insta360 or Sony | Creators' App have ads?

Both Insta360 and Sony | Creators' App show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Insta360 or Sony | Creators' App?

Insta360 ships an update every 5 days, and Sony | Creators' App every 6 weeks. Most recently, Insta360 was updated on September 24, 2026 and Sony | Creators' App on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Insta360 or Sony | Creators' App?

Insta360 currently peaks at #49 in the App Store charts, and Sony | Creators' App at #145. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*