# 3D Morph Camera vs RICOH THETA

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RICOH THETA at none against 3D Morph Camera's 1. RICOH THETA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 207). 3D Morph Camera's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 23%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 3D Morph Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RICOH THETA asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for 3D Morph Camera against 4.6 for RICOH THETA. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RICOH THETA has 1.9K ratings behind it against 207, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of 3D Morph Camera's written reviews are positive against 23% of RICOH THETA's.

3D Morph Camera ships an update every 3 months, RICOH THETA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3D Morph Camera | RICOH THETA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-morph-camera/id672244154/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ricoh-theta/id1023254741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 207 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 23.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [玉彬 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/662165538) | [Ricoh Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/369115807) |

## What reviewers say

### 3D Morph Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-morph-camera/id672244154)

Transform your photos and videos into unique, trippy creations with real-time 3D morphing effects. Apply various filters, modes, and even edit existing images from your camera roll to create personalized, high-resolution content.

**Highlights:** Real-time 3D morphing effects, 40 preset morph effect templates, Funny dance and rock modes, 10 special film effect filters, DIY photo editing from camera roll, High-resolution photo and video capture

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to pro version | $1.99 | one-time |


### RICOH THETA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ricoh-theta/id1023254741)

Capture, view, and share immersive 360° photos and videos with a compatible camera. Control your camera remotely, preview shots in live view, and experience your spherical images by spinning, enlarging, or shrinking them. Easily share your creations on social media.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Live view preview, 360° image and video viewing, Spherical image sharing, Switch between photo and video modes

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Gold standard in camera companion software
- 👍 Clear layout and professional controls
- 👍 Supports every Ricoh Theta model
- 👍 Frequent updates with no unnecessary features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant error message when trying to link to social media
- 🐛 Crashes on launch, not working with latest iOS
- 🐛 Erratic WiFi connectivity, disconnects frequently
- 🐛 EXIF data lost when saving 360 images

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after recent updates
- Unable to connect to camera after firmware updates
- Interval shooting not working on iOS
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to batch select and share images
- Option to store photos within the app without cluttering device gallery
- Offline viewing of 360 photos with 3D effects
- Timer and interval shooting functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3D Morph Camera free?

3D Morph Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RICOH THETA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 3D Morph Camera or RICOH THETA?

RICOH THETA is rated higher. 3D Morph Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while RICOH THETA averages 4.6 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do 3D Morph Camera or RICOH THETA have ads?

3D Morph Camera shows ads; RICOH THETA does not.

### Which is updated more often, 3D Morph Camera or RICOH THETA?

3D Morph Camera ships an update every 3 months, and RICOH THETA every 2 months. Most recently, 3D Morph Camera was updated on October 16, 2026 and RICOH THETA on October 17, 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.*