Comparison

Hover 2 vs Luminar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hover 2

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
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Hover 2 App is an exclusive application created by Zero Zero Technology for Hover 2. Pair this APP with your Hover 2, you can view real-time live stream from the camera; Control drone's direction and height; Set camera parameters, download and share video/photos taken by the drone, etc. Features: - Real-time preview of HD video transmission. - Take photos/videos remotely; Adjust the orientation of the gimbal. - Adjust camera parameters in real time. - Omni-Follow: Robust tracking precision and stability in multiple directions; Choose between multiple follow modes, enjoy the endless fun. - TrackShots: Provide multiple pre-programmed shooting paths borrowed from classic movie techniques, let you easily capture epic videos of you and your friends. - View and download videos/photos taken in real time. - One-click sharing your videos and pictures to social platforms such as WeChat, Weibo, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Want to view more detail? Go visit here: www.gethover.com

About

Luminar

This app offers powerful AI-driven photo editing tools for mobile devices. It features intuitive controls, smart enhancements for skies, lighting, and skin, and a range of editing options for composition and style. Supports RAW files and integrates with Apple devices.

Highlights
  • AI Sky Replacement
  • AI Photo Enhancement
  • AI Skin Retouching
  • AI Body Shaping
  • RAW File Editing
  • Intuitive Gesture Controls
  • Photo Filters
Features
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Luminar — Your all-in-one, on-the-go photo editor and creative companion for iPhone, iPad and Vision Pro. Explore powerful AI-driven tools and an interactive interface that responds to your touch, delivering a uniquely engaging photo editing experience. Streamlined design with unparalleled control Luminar's user-friendly design allows you to edit your photos with intuitive gestures, featuring smoothly gliding sliders and spinning dials that respond realistically to your touch with motion and sound. With Luminar, there are no complicated functions or processes. Less fuss, more creativity. Smart AI enhancements Powered by cutting-edge technology, Luminar is the revolutionary smart AI photo enhancer for your every need: - SkyAI: Seamlessly replace dull skies with brilliant ones for impressive backdrops - EnhanceAI: Effortlessly enhance photo quality with a single slide, adjusting color, tone and clarity for professional results in seconds - StructureAI: Unlock hidden details and clarity in your images, enhancing contrast and texture for striking visual impact - Light Depth: Add natural depth and dimension with AI-powered, depth-aware lighting - FaceAI: Automatically enhance face features, brighten the face and subtly refine proportions - SkinAI: Automatically retouch the skin and remove imperfections for a clean and smooth result - BodyAI: Shape a subject’s midsection in a realistic way by adding or removing volume - BokehAI: Blur backgrounds, adjust focus, customize bokeh shapes All-in-one powerhouse - Curves: Edit photos with precise color and tone adjustments, achieving the perfect balance and mood - Details: Enhance every detail with just a tap, bringing your images to life with clarity and sharpness - Crop: Easily trim, align, flip and rotate for the perfect composition, ensuring your images stand out - Landscape: Transform your landscapes with ease and enhance golden hour lighting, brighten foliage, or remove haze for breathtaking results - Monochrome: Convert your color photos to stunning black and white masterpieces, adding depth and mood to your images - Erase: Effortlessly remove distracting elements from your photos to place focus on your subjects - Photo Filters: Enjoy a diverse collection of photo effects that add a unique style to your shots - RAW File Support: Edit your RAW photos directly on your mobile, preserving maximum image quality Seamless integration with Apple devices Designed for the Apple ecosystem, Luminar makes it easy to edit photos taken on your iPhone or iPad, enhancing your editing workflow. On the iPad, you can add personal touches using the Apple Pencil for sharper details and convenient edits. Plus, discover a new immersive editing experience with Vision Pro, optimized for iPadOS and VisionOS. Luminar — Envision more Whether you're a beginner or a pro, the Luminar AI photo editor offers a range of features to suit your needs, including detail enhancement, photo retouching, color adjustment, and more. Try Luminar now and experience next-level photo editing at your fingertips. Compatibility Note: The Luminar picture editor is optimized for devices running iOS/iPadOS 17 and newer. Please note that on iPad 6-gen, certain advanced features such as Erase, Sky AI and Relight AI are not available. To access all features, you need to purchase one of the plans below: 1 Week subscription 12 Months subscription (+7 days free trial. Once the trial is over, you will be charged a yearly subscription) Lifetime license Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package, unless canceled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://skylum.com/legal Terms of use: https://skylum.com/legal-eula

Screenshots

Hover 24 screens
Luminar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Luminar at 4.8 against Hover 2's 3.7. Luminar also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 0%) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 3). Hover 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Luminar sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Hover 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Luminar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Luminar has 4.5K 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 42% of Luminar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hover 2 ships an update weekly, Luminar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Hover 2 versus Luminar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHover 2Luminar
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.8 (4.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews41.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34.5K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#178 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB642 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Zero Zero Technology Co., Ltd.Skylum

Customer experience

Hover 2

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Luminar

All ratings4,534 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews795 reviews
Positive41.8%
Neutral13.5%
Negative44.8%

Bugs and requests

Hover 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Luminar

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Issues with saving and exporting
  • Inaccurate AI-powered tools

Requested features

4 requests
  • Batch editing and presets
  • Raw file support
  • Masking and local adjustments
  • Export options (PNG, TIFF)

In-app purchases

None

Hover 2

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Luminar

Subscriptions6
  • 1 Week2 variants$4.997 Days
  • 1 Month$14.991 Month
  • 6 Months$25.996 Months
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  • 12Months with monthly payment$39.991 Year
  • 12 Months7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • 1 Year7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime2 variants$69.99
  • Lifetime Desktop$99.99
  • Lifetime Access: Mobile + Desktop$179.99

Questions

Is Hover 2 free?
Hover 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Luminar free?
Luminar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hover 2 or Luminar?
Luminar is rated higher. Hover 2 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Luminar averages 4.8 from 4.5K ratings.
Do Hover 2 or Luminar have ads?
Neither Hover 2 nor Luminar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hover 2 or Luminar?
Hover 2 ships an update weekly, and Luminar every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hover 2 was updated on June 7, 2026 and Luminar on September 25, 2026.

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