RICOH360 vs FrameTimeSync
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RICOH360
Remotely control your RICOH THETA camera for 360-degree photos and videos. Preview shots live, upload to the cloud for browser-based viewing, and share links with others.
- Remote shutter control with live preview
- 360 photo and video capture
- Cloud transfer and storage
- 360-degree browser viewer
- Link sharing for captured media
- Download captured media
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This is a photography application for RICOH THETA A1/X/Z1/V/SC2/SC2 for Business. By linking the camera to a smartphone, you can remotely trigger the shutter while performing a live preview, allowing you to take pictures without the reflection of people, which can be used for promotional purposes. By uploading photos and videos to the cloud, they can be viewed in a 360-degree viewer from a browser, allowing people in distant locations to see what is happening at the site. *This function is not compatible with RICOH THETA/m15/S/SC. [Main functions] Shooting function: Linking a smartphone and a camera to take still images and record video. Transfer and storage of photos and videos taken with the camera: Transfer and storage of photos and videos from the camera to the smartphone, and storage of photos and videos from the smartphone to the cloud. Viewing 360-degree photos and videos: Viewing with a 360-degree viewer. Download: Download captured 360-degree photos and videos. Share links: Share links to 360-degree photos and videos uploaded to the cloud. For more information about the application, please also refer to the following FAQ→https://support.ricoh360.com/faqs/ Help Center→https://help2.ricoh360.com/ Inquiries about RICOH360 services→https://www.ricoh360.com/contact/ RICOH360 website→https://www.ricoh360.com/
FrameTimeSync
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COMPLETELY FREE No subscriptions, no ads, no account required. Your photography assistant for life. Transform your photography with FrameTimeSync - the intelligent assistant that knows exactly when conditions are perfect for YOUR style. PERSONALIZED SCORING Set your photography preferences once: street, portraits, nature, or macro. Get real-time weather conditions scored 0-100 specifically for your style. Rain might score 20/100 for portraits but 90/100 for dramatic street photography. PERFECT TIMING - Live countdown timers to golden hour, blue hour, and sunset - GPS-precise calculations for your exact location - Never miss the magic moments again SMART RECOMMENDATIONS - 24+ contextual photography tips based on current conditions - "Rain creates amazing street reflections" for street photographers - Prime Time Active notifications when conditions are perfect PHOTOGRAPHY TIMELINE Hourly forecast with star ratings so you know exactly when to shoot. See temperature, weather conditions, and personalized scores at a glance. SETUP IN 2 MINUTES Quick onboarding, immediate personalized recommendations. Complete privacy with on-device storage only. Download FrameTimeSync and never miss perfect light again.
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Verdict
RICOH360 and FrameTimeSync are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | RICOH360 | FrameTimeSync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.3 (59 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 5.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 59 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ricoh Co., Ltd. | Otto Kartye |
Bugs and requests
RICOH360
Reported bugs
18 issues- Cannot log in
- Cannot update firmware
- Cannot view photos in app
- App does not work
- Struggles to connect
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- Fails to save photos to app/cloud
- Unstable connection
- Cannot delete multiple photos
- App crashes
- Cannot connect to camera
- White screen after login
- Cannot register Theta S
- Editing does not work
- Screen corrupted on iPad
- Self-timer hangs the app
- Cannot access old photos
- Cannot save pics to camera roll
- Cannot access photos saved on device
Requested features
16 requests- Allow access to older photos
- Support for older Theta models (SC, S, V1, SC2)
- Improve iPad compatibility/UI
- Make sign-in optional
- Allow raw file transfers
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- Add bracketing for SC2
- Improve sharing functionality
- Allow manual control for HDRIs
- Make app more user-friendly
- Add dark mode
- Improve connection stability
- Allow deletion of multiple photos
- Enable access to local device photos
- Simplify photo/video sharing to LINE
- Add handheld HDR
- Allow cloud saving without subscription
FrameTimeSync
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RICOH360
No in-app purchases
FrameTimeSync
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RICOH360 free?
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