# Matterport vs Insta360

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Matterport at none against Insta360's 10. Matterport also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Insta360's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and chart position (#52 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Insta360 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Matterport asks for nothing beyond the download.

Matterport holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.2K and 9.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Matterport's written reviews are positive against 29% of Insta360's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Matterport ships an update monthly, Insta360 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Matterport | Insta360 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matterport/id701086043/reviews)** | [4.4 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insta360/id1491299654/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.2K | **9.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.4% of reviews | **29.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#52** |
| Size | 827 MB | 2.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matterport Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/701086046) | [Insta360](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749225907) |

## What reviewers say

### Matterport

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matterport/id701086043)

Create immersive 3D digital twins of any space using a smartphone, tablet, or 360 camera. Enhance listings, document projects, manage facilities, and showcase businesses with interactive virtual tours and detailed floor plans. Share and embed your creations easily.

**Highlights:** Effortless 3D Capture, Interactive Virtual Tours, Automated Measurements & Labels, Easy Customization, Instant Collaboration, Publish and Embed, Floor Plans & Marketing Media

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent 3D capture capabilities
- 🔒 Secure and reliable platform
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 💡 Innovative technology and features
- 🌟 Industry-leading solution for virtual tours

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and alignment issues
- 👎 Buggy and unreliable app performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Lack of manual editing and control
- 🤖 Poor customer support and communication

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to sign in or create an account
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Inconsistent scan quality and stitching
- Frequent app crashes during captures
- Delayed or failed uploads to Matterport cloud

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually realign scans
- Offline viewing and editing capabilities
- Integration with more 360 camera models
- Enhanced analytics and tracking features
- Improved floor plan generation accuracy


### Insta360

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

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #93 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Edit and enhance footage from 360 cameras with AI-powered tools and templates. Offers automatic reframing, subject tracking, and creative effects. Allows editing and sharing directly to social media without downloading files.

**Highlights:** AI-powered auto editing, 360 reframing tools, Deep Track subject centering, Shot Lab creative templates, Download-free editing, Hyperlapse creation

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| 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 |
| 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 1TB Annual | $89.99 | per year |

**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 Matterport free?

Matterport 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, Matterport or Insta360?

Matterport is rated higher. Matterport averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Insta360 averages 4.4 from 9.4K ratings.

### Do Matterport or Insta360 have ads?

Insta360 shows ads; Matterport does not.

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

Matterport ships an update monthly, and Insta360 every 5 days. Most recently, Matterport was updated on November 1, 2026 and Insta360 on November 4, 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.*