Runcam Legacy vs Hover Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Runcam Legacy
Control your compatible high-definition cameras wirelessly. Capture photos and videos, adjust settings in real-time, and manage your media. Update camera firmware directly through the app for the latest features and performance.
- Wireless camera control
- Real-time parameter adjustment
- Capture photos and videos
- View and download media
- Firmware updates
- Full-screen preview
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Runcam Legacy, for easy control of your RunCam high definition cameras. By connecting the camera via WiFi, you can: * Capture videos/photos with a variety of shooting modes. * Adjust the camera parameters and preview in real time. * Play/Download videos/photos. * Record in landscape and preview in full screen. * Update firmware through App. * Set all camera parameters. ----The main functions—— Real-time parameters settings + Full control of the camera: adjust the camera parameters, start/stop recording and switch mode. + Customize white balance, exposure value, FOV, metering mode, image flip etc. + Adjust the camera parameters and preview in real time according to the actual scene. + Loop recording, automatic recording, WDR and more parameters. Capture/Download + User-friendly shooting interface, easy to operate. + Linkage of the button: When the camera is connected to the App, you can also use the power button on the camera to start/stop shooting. + View, play back the captured video/photos and download to the local album. + Browse and delete files from your camera's memory card Update your cameras + Update your camera anytime, anywhere to experience the latest features and best performance --RunCam App applicable equipments - + RunCam2 + RunCam3 --Instructions for use-- -Turn on the camera and open the camera WiFi. -Use your mobile device to search the camera WiFi (Initial name is RUNCAM2_xxx / RUNCAM3_xxx, the initial password is 1234567890) and connect. -Open the App, connect the camera and enter into preview. --System Requirements-- iOS 12.0 and above Details can be found at: http://www.runcam.com If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact us at runcamapp@gmail.com
Hover Camera
Control your flying camera with an intuitive interface for breathtaking aerial photos and videos. Features autonomous following, gesture control, and multiple flight modes for effortless capture of activities like running, cycling, and group shots.
- Intuitive UI
- Owner Mode (Autonomous Following)
- Gesture Control
- Activity Tracking (Running, Cycling)
- Group Photo Mode
- 360 Spin & Orbit Capture
- Multiple Flight Control Modes
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Pair your Hover Camera Passport with the OFFICIAL Hover Camera app now to see the world from a new, breathtaking point-of-view. The Hover Camera App gets a fresh, easy-to-use and intuitive interface, making it even easier to operate your flying camera right out-of-the-box. With a new UI, your experience is more autonomous and tailored for specific activities including running, group photos, and even biking. With the addition of Owner Mode and gesture control, the update also empowers you to take photos with the flying camera completely hands-free, just like your personal photographer. Once you scan your face onto Hover Camera Passport, just toss it into the air, leave your phone in your pocket, and Hover Camera Passport will take care of the rest. Flying a camera drone has never been this easy. You’re just a download away from finding out what Travel + Leisure, Engadget, Maxim, Mashable, and dozens of other press are raving about! Features & Benefits: Intuitive UI - A new interface is tailored to help you capture your activities, effortlessly. Owner Mode (First Step) - Release Hover Camera Passport into the air, and the flying camera will autonomously find, follow, and capture photos of you. Gesture Control - Snap photo using pre-loaded gestures. Running – By following you autonomously, remote-control free, Hover Camera Passport frees you to capture any moment while walking or running. Cycling – At an even faster speed, Hover Camera Passport will follow you along your ride. Group Photos - Finally, no one is left out when snapping a group pic! Bird’s Eye - Photos from above, a totally unique perspective. 360 Spin – Capture a 360° 'panoramic' video as Hover Camera Passport twirls around on its axis. Orbit – Hover Camera Passport locks onto you and orbits around you, so you can record a stunning moment of you in your environment. Three Flight Control Modes – Select from three modes (Classic, Joystick, and Motion) to remotely control Hover Camera Passport. Social Hub – Looking for inspiration? Check out our hub of brilliant photos taken by our users. Share yours with us now too! ABOUT Hover Camera is the world's leading consumer-friendly embedded AI-powered flying camera brand that's designed to be safe, portable, and easy-to-use. To learn more about Hover Camera Passport and the Hover Camera app, please visit our official website at www.GetHover.com. Join the Hover Camera community: Facebook: www.facebook.com/hovercamera Twitter: www.twitter.com/hovercamera Instagram: www.instagram.com/hovercameraofficial Youtube: www.youtube.com/hovercamera
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hover Camera at 2.4 against Runcam Legacy's 2.1. Hover Camera also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hover Camera holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 59 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Runcam Legacy's written reviews are positive against 30% of Hover Camera's.
Runcam Legacy ships an update every 6 weeks, Hover Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 9, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Runcam Legacy | Hover Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (67 ratings) | 2.4 (59 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | 29.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | 59 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 274 MB | 160 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CAMERA2000 LIMITED | Hangzhou Zero Zero Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Runcam Legacy
Hover Camera
In-app purchases
Runcam Legacy
No in-app purchases
Hover Camera
No in-app purchases
