Comparison

HDReye vs GoThru 360 Navigator

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

Head to head
About

HDReye

Create custom 360° HDRi images for realistic 3D lighting and compositing directly from your phone. Capture bracketed panoramas and generate 32-bit EXR files for seamless integration with 3D software and AR development.

Highlights
  • Create 360° HDRi images
  • Shoot bracketed multi-exposure panoramas
  • Generate 32-bit .EXR files
  • Realistic 3D lighting and compositing
  • Image-based lighting solution
  • Access to crowdsourced HDRi collection
Features
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Finally, an app to shoot 360° HDRis with your phone. HDReye is the first and only iOS app for creating custom 360° HDRi images for realistic 3D lighting and compositing. Just select your desired dynamic range, follow the prompts to shoot a bracketed multi-exposure panorama of your location, and HDReye will stitch and generate a 32-bit (.EXR format) HDRi of your location. HDReye is an essential app for combining 3D animation realistically with footage or capturing lightmaps of any location. What used to require an expensive 360° camera or chrome ball light probe, now can be done conveniently on your phone with HDReye. Whether you are an independent 3D artist, VFX studio, AR developer, NFT artist, content creator, or just a hobbyist - HDReye is here to make your workflow simpler and renders more realistic. HDReye is your image-based lighting solution. Compatible with all 3D packages and render engines including Cinema 4D, Blender, Houdini, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Adobe After Effects, Element 3D, OTOY Octane Render, Redshift, V-ray, Arnold, Unreal Engine, Unity, Spark AR, and more. HDReye users also have access to the largest crowdsourced collection of HDRi images in the world. HDReye also works well for capturing 360° panoramas similar to the Google Street View app. Terms of Use: http://hdreye.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: http://hdreye.app/privacy/

About

GoThru 360 Navigator

Features
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Start with Google Street View, then transcend it. GoThru Navigator elevates your VR experience by allowing you to not only explore Google Street View in immersive 3D but also to create your own virtual tours using any 360° camera. Ideal for real estate agents, educators, and anyone looking to craft interactive, shareable VR experiences - Google Street View Integration - Create Rich, Interactive Virtual Tours with a GoThru Account - Add Menus, Hotspots, Maps, and More for an Informative Experience - Cache Tours for Offline Viewing Unlock a new realm of virtual exploration and creation. Note: This app complements Google Street View but is not an official Google product.

Screenshots

HDReye4 screens
GoThru 360 Navigator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GoThru 360 Navigator at none against HDReye's 4. GoThru 360 Navigator also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. HDReye sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. GoThru 360 Navigator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HDReye ships an update monthly, GoThru 360 Navigator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HDReye versus GoThru 360 Navigator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHDReyeGoThru 360 Navigator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (773 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings773 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHDReye Technologies Inc.GoThru Media Inc.

Bugs and requests

HDReye

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Account deletion issues
  • Stuck on processing/uploading
  • Disappearing credits

Requested features

4 requests
  • Free trial or preview option
  • Ability to stitch locally on device
  • One-time purchase option
  • Improved stitching algorithm

GoThru 360 Navigator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

HDReye

Subscriptions3
  • HDReye Pro$6.991 Month
  • HDReye Pro3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • HDReye Pro$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Asset unlock$2.99
None

GoThru 360 Navigator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HDReye free?
HDReye is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoThru 360 Navigator free?
GoThru 360 Navigator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HDReye or GoThru 360 Navigator have ads?
Neither HDReye nor GoThru 360 Navigator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HDReye or GoThru 360 Navigator?
HDReye ships an update monthly, and GoThru 360 Navigator every 6 weeks. Most recently, HDReye was updated on October 24, 2026 and GoThru 360 Navigator on September 29, 2026.

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