# PIXPRO SP360 vs HDReye

The clearest difference is rating: HDReye at 4.5 against PIXPRO SP360's 1.9. HDReye also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 6%) and ratings volume (771 vs 15). PIXPRO SP360's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HDReye sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. PIXPRO SP360 asks for nothing beyond the download.

HDReye holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HDReye has 771 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of PIXPRO SP360's written reviews are positive against 29% of HDReye's.

PIXPRO SP360 ships an update every 5 months, HDReye monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PIXPRO SP360 | HDReye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixpro-sp360/id897449773/reviews) | **[4.5 (771 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdreye/id1566721813/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **771** |
| Positive reviews | 5.6% of reviews | **28.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JK Imaging Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/606802885) | [HDReye Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691298419) |

## What reviewers say

### PIXPRO SP360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixpro-sp360/id897449773)

Wirelessly connect your smart device to a 360-degree camera for remote photo and video capture. Explore five visual effects, set parameters, and tag photos with location data. Playback, download, and share your immersive content with ease.

**Highlights:** Wireless camera connection, Remote 360 photo shooting, Remote 360 video recording, Five visual effects (live view & playback), Parameter settings, Geo-tagging photos, Remote playback and download

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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 PIXPRO SP360 free?

PIXPRO SP360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HDReye free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PIXPRO SP360 or HDReye?

HDReye is rated higher. PIXPRO SP360 averages 1.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while HDReye averages 4.5 from 771 ratings.

### Do PIXPRO SP360 or HDReye have ads?

Neither PIXPRO SP360 nor HDReye shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PIXPRO SP360 or HDReye?

PIXPRO SP360 ships an update every 5 months, and HDReye monthly. Most recently, PIXPRO SP360 was updated on October 8, 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.*
