# Hover 2 vs Insta360

The clearest difference is rating: Insta360 at 4.4 against Hover 2's 3.7. Insta360 also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 0%) and ratings volume (9.4K vs 3). Hover 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23) and ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Insta360 sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Hover 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Insta360 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insta360 has 9.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Hover 2's written reviews are positive against 29% of Insta360's.

Hover 2 ships an update weekly, Insta360 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hover 2 | Insta360 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hover-2/id1418854483/reviews) | **[4.4 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insta360/id1491299654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **9.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **28.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#56** |
| Size | 95 MB | 2.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Zero Zero Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1160211158) | [Insta360](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749225907) |

## What reviewers say

### Hover 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hover-2/id1418854483)

Control your drone with real-time HD video streaming and camera adjustments. Capture stunning aerial footage with advanced tracking and pre-programmed shooting paths. Easily download, share, and edit your photos and videos.

**Highlights:** Real-time HD video preview, Remote photo/video capture, Gimbal orientation control, Omni-Follow tracking, TrackShots pre-programmed paths, One-click social sharing

**In-app purchases:** none


### Insta360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insta360/id1491299654)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #75 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app empowers users to view and edit footage from Insta360 cameras and gimbals. It offers AI-powered auto-editing tools and templates, alongside manual controls for precise adjustments. Users can easily reframe 360 footage, track subjects, create hyperlapses, and share content directly to social media without downloading.

**Highlights:** AI-powered auto-editing, 360 reframing tools, Shot Lab templates, Deep Track subject tracking, Hyperlapse creation, Download-free editing and sharing

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insta360 Premium 200GB Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Insta360 Premium 200GB Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Insta360 Premium 1TB Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Insta360 Premium 2TB Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Insta360 Essential 200GB Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Insta360 Essential 200GB Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Moment Pro 1Yr(24) Promo+3Mo Free | $24.99 | per year |
| Insta360 Premium 200GB Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Insta360 Premium 200GB Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Insta360 Premium 200GB Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium 500GB Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Insta360 Premium 1TB Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Insta360 Premium 1TB Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Insta360 Premium 1TB Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Insta360+(Premium) Annually | $119.99 | per year |
| 33 Insta360 Diamonds | $0.49 | one-time |
| 99 Diamonds | $1.49 | one-time |
| 199 Insta360 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 489 Insta360 Diamonds | $6.99 | one-time |
| 699 Insta360 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 999 Insta360 Diamonds | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive app
- 🚀 Robust editing tools
- 🚀 Great camera quality
- 🚀 Awesome features like Starlapse

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Unreliable WiFi connectivity
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data access

**Reported bugs**

- Losing edited clips after camera disconnects
- Inability to connect and control camera
- Incorrect video orientation and stabilization issues
- Exporting problems (failed exports, audio sync issues)
- Disappearing features for older camera models

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Ability to edit 360 footage on desktop
- More export options (higher resolutions, codecs, etc.)
- Improved file management and organization
- Persistent camera settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hover 2 free?

Hover 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Insta360 free?

Insta360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hover 2 or Insta360?

Insta360 is rated higher. Hover 2 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Insta360 averages 4.4 from 9.4K ratings.

### Do Hover 2 or Insta360 have ads?

Insta360 shows ads; Hover 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hover 2 or Insta360?

Hover 2 ships an update weekly, and Insta360 every 5 days. Most recently, Hover 2 was updated on October 12, 2026 and Insta360 on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*