Use the RICOH360 App for remote shooting and the separate Theta+ app for advanced photo editing and cropping. Universal Apps for Any 360 Camera
If you want to edit footage from multiple different brands or are looking for features the official apps lack, these third-party tools are essential:
Download the GoPro Quik app. It offers robust cloud backup and basic 360 reframing, though some advanced features require a subscription.
The Insta360 App is considered the industry gold standard for mobile editing. It features "Shot Lab" for AI-powered effects (like the "Tiny Planet" or "Sky Swap") and allows for wireless reframing—where you turn your phone to "direct" the 360 footage into a standard flat video.
Whether you are capturing high-octane action on a mountain or creating professional virtual tours for real estate, finding the right companion app is critical to unlocking your 360 camera's potential. The app you need depends primarily on the brand of your hardware, but there are also powerful third-party options for cross-device editing and capture.
Most 360 cameras rely on a proprietary app for remote control, firmware updates, and the "stitching" of dual-lens footage into a seamless sphere.