# SimpleSign vs Insta360

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimpleSign at 100% against Insta360's 29%. SimpleSign also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 23). Insta360's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (9.4K vs 4). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

SimpleSign holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insta360 has 9.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SimpleSign's written reviews are positive against 29% of Insta360's.

SimpleSign ships an update every 9 months, Insta360 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleSign | Insta360 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplesign/id642379481/reviews)** | [4.4 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insta360/id1491299654/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **9.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 29.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#47** |
| Size | 4 MB | 2.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [idota limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/463418304) | [Insta360](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749225907) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleSign

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplesign/id642379481)

This app displays large characters and words full screen with customizable fonts and colors. It supports sliding animations for long sentences, making it useful for various situations like displaying quiz answers or messages from a distance.

**Highlights:** Full-screen character and word display, Customizable font types and colors, Sliding animation for long sentences, Useful for quizzes and distant communication, Acts as a digital signboard substitute

**In-app purchases:** none


### Insta360

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

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #86 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleSign free?

SimpleSign is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Insta360 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SimpleSign or Insta360?

SimpleSign is rated higher. SimpleSign averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Insta360 averages 4.4 from 9.4K ratings.

### Do SimpleSign or Insta360 have ads?

Both SimpleSign and Insta360 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleSign or Insta360?

SimpleSign ships an update every 9 months, and Insta360 every 5 days. Most recently, SimpleSign was updated on October 2, 2026 and Insta360 on October 21, 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.*