InsideMaps

InsideMaps turns iPhone property scans into 3D tours, photos, floor plans, and other property data for real estate and property operations. It suits professionals who need tailored project outputs, particularly reports or model exports, rather than a tour alone. Its capture workflow can produce a broad set of deliverables, but requires compatible Apple hardware and the HERO rotor.

Overview

InsideMaps combines its Capture app with a Bluetooth-connected HERO rotor to automate 360-degree panorama capture. Processing can yield a 3D digital twin, estimated dimensions, diagrams, floor plans, and HDR photos. That range serves both marketing and operational workflows, though buyers who already have a camera-based process or only need basic listing imagery may find the dedicated setup unnecessary.

Projects can be shared as embedded, interactive 360-degree tours described as VR ready. HomeAway/Vrbo upload options give vacation-rental operators a route to publish tours. InsideMaps has no working relationships with specific MLS providers, so listing use depends on whether an MLS accepts external links.

Key features

Capture and deliverables

Packages include HDR Photos, Floor Plan, Standard, Standard + Video, and Pro, with services varying by package. Additional services include walkthrough videos, property reports, 3D models, 3D model videos, SketchUp exports, and IFC exports. Buyers can select outputs for the project rather than pay a recurring subscription, but should match the package to the deliverables they need before ordering because prices vary with property size and package.

SmartTags attach condition notes, observations, and close-up photos to objects; the tags appear in the processed tour. That makes the scan more useful for inspection or maintenance records than an unannotated tour. Capture uploads only while the app is open in the foreground, so minimizing it pauses transfer and can interrupt an unattended upload workflow.

Sharing and privacy

Purchased projects support iframe embedding, and tours can be used where an MLS accepts external links. The Home Scan guide says detected faces are designed to be blurred. Credit card details are transmitted over HTTPS, and InsideMaps says it does not store card data.

Pricing

InsideMaps charges per project rather than by monthly or annual subscription; each project's price depends on property size and selected package. The package names are HDR Photos, Floor Plan, Standard, Standard + Video, and Pro, but no fixed package prices are given. This model suits occasional or project-funded work, while teams ordering many scans should budget for variable costs instead of assuming a fixed software bill.

• InsideMaps Capture app: free. The app is a free download; project prices depend on size and package. It is not a free project plan.
• InsideMaps HERO: $229, paid once for the iPhone rotor; the 18650 battery is not included.
• HERO Getting started kit: $259, paid once, with shipping costs included.
• Project hosting after first year: $5 a year per project, after the first free year; this covers hosting only.

An owner can demo an unpaid project, but only while logged in, and it expires after an unspecified period. That offers a limited preview, not a general free trial for other viewers or a substitute for paid project outputs.

Platforms

The service spans iOS and web. Capture is listed for iPhone and iPad and requires iOS 26.0 or later. InsideMaps supports iPhone models from the 8 series onward and recommends the 12 series or newer, alongside a HERO rotor and a tripod with a 1/4-inch screw. The capture setup is therefore a meaningful constraint for teams without compatible Apple devices; uploads also pause when the app is minimized.

Who it's for

InsideMaps is aimed at real estate, property management, scoping and inspection, homebuilders, pre-construction, and travel and hospitality businesses. It is strongest for users who need a scan to produce several kinds of property material, or who benefit from annotations and exportable models. For one-off users, the rotor and tripod requirements add setup cost; for users needing only a simple tour, a lighter capture or publishing tool may be a better fit.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Multiple project outputs. Scans can lead to photos, plans, tours, reports, and model exports, giving property teams more than a marketing view.
• Pros: No recurring subscription. Project-based charges suit work that comes in discrete jobs, and hosting is free for each project's first year.
• Pros: Inspection context in tours. SmartTags keep observations and close-up photos attached to scanned objects.
• Cons: Capture needs specific equipment. Compatible iPhone or iPad, HERO rotor, and tripod requirements limit teams with other hardware.
• Cons: Costs vary by project. Property size and package determine project pricing, while hosting adds $5 a year per project after year one.
• Cons: MLS publishing is not assured. Tour links depend on the listing service accepting external links.
• Cons: Uploads require the app to remain open. Minimizing Capture pauses upload, which is inconvenient for unattended transfers.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see 3D Virtual Tour Software.

• GoThru is worth considering for users who want a free tier across a wider range of platforms, including Android, Windows, and macOS; its listed pay-as-you-go plan includes 2 GB.
• Asteroom offers a free Basic Plan for one user and also has a $39.90 a month Professional plan; consider it when a free entry plan or monthly pricing fits better, noting its Basic Plan requires an Asteroom Pano Kit or 360 camera.
• Google Street View is a free option for users seeking a platform with Android, iOS, web, and API support; its Street View Static API is pay-as-you-go per panorama and requires billing plus an API key or OAuth token for requests.
• Kuula has a free Basic plan capped at 300 posts and 100 uploads per month, making it a candidate for users whose publishing needs fit those limits.
• Marzipano is free and requires no account, a useful alternative for users who prefer that setup.
• Matterport has a free plan limited to one active space and two users, plus a Starter plan at $12 a month billed annually; consider it if those plan terms better fit the project.
• RICOH360 Tours offers a free starter plan with unlimited active tours and storage, but no floor plan generator; it may suit users who prioritize those tour and storage allowances over floor plans.
• Zillow 3D Home is free with no per-home, service, or hosting fees, a straightforward alternative for users focused on publishing tours to listings without those charges.

Verdict

Choose InsideMaps if you need property scans to deliver more than a tour—especially floor plans, annotations, reports, or model exports—and prefer paying per project rather than subscribing. Look elsewhere if you lack the compatible iPhone capture setup, need predictable recurring costs, or require a confirmed MLS publishing relationship.