Comparison

Image Sync vs RICOH THETA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Image Sync

Control compatible cameras remotely, view live feeds, and transfer images directly to your mobile device. Upload photos to social media or copy them for safekeeping. Offers full camera control for enhanced shooting experiences.

Highlights
  • Remote shooting with live view
  • View and copy images to mobile
  • Upload images to social media
  • Control camera settings remotely
  • Transfer photos wirelessly
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Paired with a RICOH IMAGING's compatible camera, "Image Sync" application enables your mobile device to remotely shoot, view and copy images and upload them to SNS sites. 【Feature】 1.View and Copy Images You can view images taken with your camera and copy them to your mobile device. You can also upload them to SNS sites. 2.Remote Shooting You can monitor the live view image on your mobile device. Various camera operations including EV compensation and shutter release are possible from a mobile device. 【Supported Digital Cameras】 PENTAX K-1 PENTAX K-1 Mark II PENTAX K-3 Mark III PENTAX KP PENTAX KF PENTAX K-S2 PENTAX K-70 RICOH GR II RICOH GR III RICOH GR IIIx RICOH WG-M2 RICOH G900SE RICOH G900SE II 【Supported OS】 iOS 16 – 18, iOS 26 * Operation is not guaranteed on all devices. * Operation is confirmed on these devices as of May 2026, but this information may be changed at any time in the future without prior notice. 【Note】 For detail about ImageSync, refer to the website. http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/app/image-sync2/ RICOH WG-M1 is not supported by Image Sync. For details, refer to the the website; http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/wg-m1/

About

RICOH THETA

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
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Make life fun and work convenient with the 360° camera RICOH THETA The 360° camera RICOH THETA greatly surpasses your field of view to capture the entire surroundings with a single shutter click. You can view and share on a computer or smartphone the images and videos you shoot. This app enables you to do every task, specifically taking images and videos, viewing them and also sharing them, on your smartphone. * A separately sold RICOH THETA series camera is required to shoot spherical images. ◊ RICOH THETA and Wi-Fi connection Be sure to install this app onto your smartphone and connect it to a RICOH THETA series camera. Using this app will enable you to capture images remotely and view spherical images. - Remote shooting In still image mode, you can shoot while checking images in live view. You can also switch between still image mode and video mode by the app. - Viewing Captured images and videos can be viewed using this app. Spin around, enlarge, or shrink... Experience the fun of seeing the entire space around you in a spherical image. ◊ Sharing on Social Networking Services You can share on Twitter, Facebook, and other social network services the spherical images you shoot. Show the world a new way of enjoying photos by 360° images that provide a feeling of being where the image was taken. ◊ Note * Not compatible with iPod Touch devices. * Please visit www.theta360.com for additional compatibility information. * Compatibility is not guaranteed for all devices. * Compatibility is not guaranteed for devices without GPS capabilities. * Compatibility information may be changed at any time.

Screenshots

Image Sync4 screens
RICOH THETA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RICOH THETA at 4.6 against Image Sync's 1.8. RICOH THETA also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 200) and review sentiment (23% vs 13%). Image Sync's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RICOH THETA holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RICOH THETA has 1.9K ratings behind it against 200, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Image Sync's written reviews are positive against 23% of RICOH THETA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Image Sync ships an update every 3 months, RICOH THETA every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Image Sync versus RICOH THETA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImage SyncRICOH THETA
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (200 ratings)4.6 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.1% of reviews23.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2001.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRICOH IMAGING COMPANY,LTDRicoh Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Image Sync

All ratings197 ratings
Positive16.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative76.6%
Written reviews602 reviews
Positive13.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative77.9%

RICOH THETA

All ratings1,876 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive23.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative69.7%

User reviews

Image Sync

From 200 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well
  • 🚀 Fast and reliable downloading
  • 💡 Geo tagging RAW images
  • 👍 Good app, UI could use an update

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Slow and unreliable file transfer
  • 👎 Confusing and unintuitive UI
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices

RICOH THETA

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

Image Sync

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App doesn't recognize camera's WiFi
  • Bluetooth connection not working
  • Fails to transfer RAW images
  • Crashes when transferring photos

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add landscape mode for iPad
  • Improve file management and cloud integration
  • Add self-timer feature
  • Provide firmware update capability

RICOH THETA

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

Image Sync

No in-app purchases

None

RICOH THETA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Image Sync free?
Image Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RICOH THETA free?
RICOH THETA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Image Sync or RICOH THETA?
RICOH THETA is rated higher. Image Sync averages 1.8 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while RICOH THETA averages 4.6 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Image Sync or RICOH THETA have ads?
Neither Image Sync nor RICOH THETA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Image Sync or RICOH THETA?
Image Sync ships an update every 3 months, and RICOH THETA every 2 months. Most recently, Image Sync was updated on November 1, 2026 and RICOH THETA on November 1, 2026.

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