# Spherualizer vs HDReye

The clearest difference is price: HDReye at Free against Spherualizer's $9.99. HDReye also leads on ratings volume (771 vs 100). Spherualizer's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 29%) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

HDReye is free to download; Spherualizer costs $9.99 up front. HDReye sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Spherualizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spherualizer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HDReye has 771 ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Spherualizer's written reviews are positive against 29% of HDReye's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spherualizer | HDReye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spherualizer/id834534399/reviews)** | [4.5 (771 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdreye/id1566721813/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 100 | **771** |
| Positive reviews | **68.9% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giovanni Murru](https://appshunter.io/developer/580349274) | [HDReye Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691298419) |

## What reviewers say

### Spherualizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spherualizer/id834534399)

Edit and share immersive 360° photos and videos. This app allows you to view, capture, and reframe spherical media from various cameras and devices. Create dynamic stories and animations with advanced editing tools.

**Highlights:** 360° spherical viewer with gyro and touch controls, Capture snapshots and full-frame video clips, Record video in infinite or timed modes, Gyro stabiliser for smooth video recording, Organise media into albums, Advanced spherical editor for framing and animations, Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HDReye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdreye/id1566721813)

Create custom 360° HDRi images for realistic 3D lighting and compositing directly from your phone. Capture bracketed panoramas and generate 32-bit EXR files for seamless integration with 3D software and AR development.

**Highlights:** Create 360° HDRi images, Shoot bracketed multi-exposure panoramas, Generate 32-bit .EXR files, Realistic 3D lighting and compositing, Image-based lighting solution, Access to crowdsourced HDRi collection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HDReye Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| HDReye Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| HDReye Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Asset unlock | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 High-quality stitching
- 💡 Convenient for VFX work
- 🚀 Fast processing
- 👍 Intuitive workflow

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall to preview/download
- 🐛 Inconsistent stitching quality
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Crashes and server issues
- 🔒 No offline processing

**Reported bugs**

- Account deletion issues
- Stuck on processing/uploading
- Disappearing credits

**Requested features**

- Free trial or preview option
- Ability to stitch locally on device
- One-time purchase option
- Improved stitching algorithm


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spherualizer free?

Spherualizer costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HDReye free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spherualizer or HDReye?

Spherualizer is rated higher. Spherualizer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while HDReye averages 4.5 from 771 ratings.

### Do Spherualizer or HDReye have ads?

Neither Spherualizer nor HDReye shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spherualizer or HDReye?

Spherualizer ships an update monthly, and HDReye monthly. Most recently, Spherualizer was updated on October 14, 2026 and HDReye on October 14, 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.*