RICOH THETA review

The RICOH THETA app is the free companion for Ricoh's single-shot 360 cameras. It connects to a THETA camera over Wi-Fi, shows a live view for remote shooting in still mode, and lets you switch between still and video modes from the phone. Captured images and videos can be spun, enlarged and shrunk in the built-in viewer and shared to social networks. The app is free with no in-app purchases and holds a 4.6 rating from 1.9K ratings on the US App Store. The limits are clear: a separately sold RICOH THETA camera is required to shoot spherical images, and Ricoh's own theta360.com site now directs owners to the RICOH360 app, which syncs captures to the cloud. Pick this app if you already own a THETA and want simple remote shooting and viewing; anyone without the camera should look at Teleport or 360 Photo Cam. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

RICOH THETA camera owners

Price

Free app; requires a separately sold RICOH THETA camera.

A separately sold RICOH THETA series camera is required to shoot spherical images.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Remote shooting with live view in still image mode
• Switch between still and video mode from the phone
• View spherical images and videos with spin and zoom
• Share spherical images to social networks
• Connects to RICOH THETA cameras over Wi-Fi

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Completely free with no in-app purchases listed
• Strength: 4.6 rating from 1.9K ratings on the US App Store
• Strength: Live view helps frame shots from a distance
• Weakness: Shooting requires a separately sold RICOH THETA camera
• Weakness: Ricoh's THETA site now points owners to the newer RICOH360 app
• Weakness: Compatibility is not guaranteed for devices without GPS, according to the listing

Key facts

• Price: Free
• Camera: RICOH THETA series, sold separately
• Connection: Wi-Fi
• App Store rating: 4.6 from 1.9K ratings
• Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch

Where it ranks

RICOH THETA is No. 5 in our Best 360 Photo Apps verdict.