# Hover 2 vs Blackmagic Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blackmagic Camera at 68% against Hover 2's 0%. Blackmagic Camera also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (24K vs 3). Hover 2's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Blackmagic Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackmagic Camera has 24K 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 68% of Blackmagic Camera's.

Hover 2 ships an update weekly, Blackmagic Camera monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hover 2 | Blackmagic Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hover-2/id1418854483/reviews) | **[4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera/id6449580241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **68.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#22** |
| Size | 95 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Zero Zero Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1160211158) | [Blackmagic Design Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/419527253) |

## 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


### Blackmagic Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera/id6449580241)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional digital film camera. Achieve a cinematic look with Hollywood-grade controls, including frame rate, shutter angle, and ISO adjustments. Record in industry-standard formats directly to cloud storage for seamless global collaboration.

**Highlights:** Digital film camera controls, Cinematic 'look' for Hollywood films, Adjust frame rate, shutter angle, white balance, ISO, Record to Blackmagic Cloud, Industry standard 10-bit Apple ProRes files up to 4K, Interactive Heads Up Display (HUD), Professional audio options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful camera controls
- 👍 Intuitive and well-designed UI
- 🎥 Cinematic video quality
- 💰 Free app with professional features
- 🔗 Integration with Blackmagic ecosystem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
- 🔍 Inaccurate storage indicator
- 🔀 Orientation issues when switching cameras
- 🔊 Audio input issues
- 🔒 Lack of remote control/monitoring options

**Reported bugs**

- Stabilization issues in certain recording modes
- Exposure and focus settings not staying locked
- Timelapse mode not clearly indicated
- HDMI output not working reliably
- Audio source randomly switching to 'None'

**Requested features**

- Add log/flat color profiles
- Implement waveform and vectorscope monitors
- Allow locking shutter speed with auto ISO
- Provide preset options for common settings
- Add support for external accessories (e.g., gimbals)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hover 2 free?

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

### Is Blackmagic Camera free?

Blackmagic Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hover 2 or Blackmagic Camera?

Blackmagic Camera is rated higher. Hover 2 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Blackmagic Camera averages 4.8 from 24K ratings.

### Do Hover 2 or Blackmagic Camera have ads?

Neither Hover 2 nor Blackmagic Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hover 2 or Blackmagic Camera?

Hover 2 ships an update weekly, and Blackmagic Camera monthly. Most recently, Hover 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Blackmagic Camera on October 29, 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.*