# Insta360 vs Hover

The clearest difference is rating: Insta360 at 4.5 against Hover's 2.9. Insta360 also leads on ratings volume (9.3K vs 99) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Hover's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23) and ads (none vs shown). On price and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

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

Insta360 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insta360 has 9.3K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Insta360's written reviews are positive against 33% of Hover's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Insta360 ships an update every 4 days, Hover every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Insta360 | Hover |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insta360/id1491299654/reviews)** | [2.9 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hover-self-flying-camera/id6443398815/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.3K** | 99 |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | **32.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | — |
| Size | 2.5 GB | 342 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Insta360](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749225907) | [Hangzhou Zero Zero Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1160211158) |

## What reviewers say

### Insta360

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

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #83 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


### Hover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hover-self-flying-camera/id6443398815)

Control a self-flying camera for real-time shooting previews and detailed parameter adjustments. Capture photos and videos with various modes and manage your footage efficiently.

**Highlights:** Real-time shooting preview, Camera parameter adjustment, Adjust flight angle, distance, and tracking, Switch between single and continuous photo/video modes, Manage video and photo materials, One-click film maker

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great quality
- 👍 Fun to use
- 👍 Innovative product
- 👍 Good video quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Connection failures
- 🐛 Confusing UI
- 🐛 Ads in notifications

**Reported bugs**

- App closes out after login attempt
- Repeated failures to connect to drone's WiFi
- Cannot access videos or photos even when logged in
- App shuts down involuntarily
- Setup process is a moving target

**Requested features**

- Allow access to album when drone is off
- Unlock flight modes immediately
- Add voice control
- Add more fun flight modes
- Improve UI and UX design


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Insta360 free?

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

### Is Hover free?

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

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

Insta360 is rated higher. Insta360 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while Hover averages 2.9 from 99 ratings.

### Do Insta360 or Hover have ads?

Insta360 shows ads; Hover does not.

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

Insta360 ships an update every 4 days, and Hover every 2 weeks. Most recently, Insta360 was updated on October 3, 2026 and Hover on October 1, 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.*