# ThingLink vs 360 Photo Cam

The clearest difference is rating: 360 Photo Cam at 4.4 against ThingLink's 3.9. 360 Photo Cam also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 38%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). ThingLink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 360 Photo Cam sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ThingLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

360 Photo Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 360 Photo Cam has 170 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of ThingLink's written reviews are positive against 68% of 360 Photo Cam's.

ThingLink ships an update every 3 months, 360 Photo Cam every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThingLink | 360 Photo Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinglink/id647304300/reviews) | **[4.4 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/360-photo-cam/id6470239030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **170** |
| Positive reviews | 37.7% of reviews | **67.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Thinglink](https://appshunter.io/developer/641524540) | [DoSpace, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713238670) |

## What reviewers say

### ThingLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinglink/id647304300)

Create engaging interactive experiences with images, videos, and 360 media. Add clickable tags to build virtual tours and learning materials. Supports over 80 languages with Immersive Reader integration.

**Highlights:** Create interactive images, videos, and 360 media, Add clickable tags with text and audio, Build virtual tours and learning experiences, Immersive Reader integration for 80+ languages, Track engagement and learning analytics, Mobile device camera integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎓 Great for educational purposes and student engagement
- 🖼️ Excellent multimedia capabilities with video and image linking
- 💻 Works across multiple devices (laptops and mobile)
- 🔗 Multiple links can be added to single images

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- ❌ Data loss - work deleted after saving
- 🔐 Login and authentication issues
- ⚠️ White screen glitches and broken functionality
- 🔄 Inconsistent performance and reliability

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when taking photos or videos
- Icon options fail to download (infinite spinning)
- Login functionality broken or extremely difficult
- Projects deleted unexpectedly
- White screen display on startup

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Ability to edit images after publishing
- Reduce size of hotspot symbols
- Longer video duration limits
- Ability to tag images within images


### 360 Photo Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/360-photo-cam/id6470239030)

Easily capture and create immersive 360-degree photos of any space without special equipment. Stitch multiple shots into complete spheres for a ground-to-sky view, perfect for sharing virtual tours or VR experiences.

**Highlights:** Instant 360 photo capture, Automatic photo stitching, Ground-to-sky view, Import existing photo spheres, View, download, and share 360 photos, Remove watermark with unlocks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited auto-unlocks | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Credit Subscriber Discount | $0.39 | one-time |
| 1 Credit | $0.49 | one-time |
| 10 Credits Subscriber Discount | $2.79 | one-time |
| 10 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 20 Credits Subscriber Discount | $4.19 | one-time |
| 20 Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Excellent photo quality
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Efficient stitching
- 🚀 Detailed 360 captures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes/freezes after updates
- 🔒 Uploads photos without consent
- 💰 Requires payment to download
- 💰 Expensive unlock fees
- 🔍 Watermarks are too large/intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen issue after updates
- Login/account creation problems
- Inability to save/download photos

**Requested features**

- Ability to remove watermarks
- Offline photo capture and processing
- Direct upload to Google Maps/Street View
- Option to capture less than 360 degrees
- Improved photo transfer/export functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThingLink free?

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

### Is 360 Photo Cam free?

360 Photo Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ThingLink or 360 Photo Cam?

360 Photo Cam is rated higher. ThingLink averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while 360 Photo Cam averages 4.4 from 170 ratings.

### Do ThingLink or 360 Photo Cam have ads?

360 Photo Cam shows ads; ThingLink does not.

### Which is updated more often, ThingLink or 360 Photo Cam?

ThingLink ships an update every 3 months, and 360 Photo Cam every 11 days. Most recently, ThingLink was updated on November 1, 2026 and 360 Photo Cam on November 3, 2026.

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