Comparison

Chopper vs Hover

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

Head to head
About

Chopper

This application uses AI to intelligently remove silences from video and audio recordings. It specifically detects human voices, distinguishing them from background noise, and processes everything on your device for enhanced privacy and offline use. Simply select your file and export for a cleaner, more concise recording.

Highlights
  • AI-based silence removal
  • Human voice detection
  • Offline processing
  • Adjustable cut level
  • Video and audio support
  • Extract audio from video
  • Reduce video file size
Features
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This app can automatically remove silences in your video/audio by detecting human voice using AI. It can be used for audio, too. Good for YouTube, podcasts, etc. --------------------------------- How good the AI based silence removal is? --------------------------------- Conventional silence cutters (based on audio levels) cannot cut out noise, rustling, etc. This app's AI (deep learning) technology identifies only the "human voice" and can remove those unnecessary parts. --------------------------------- All is done on-device! --------------------------------- All processing is done on the iPhone/iPad, so you can use it offline. No data is sent to the server, so you can rest assured of security and privacy. --------------------------------- How to use --------------------------------- Just select a video and tap the "Export" button! --------------------------------- Features of Chopper --------------------------------- - "Cut level" (the strength of the cut) can be adjusted in three levels. - You can choose the export quality. - Supports not only video but also audio files. - You can also extract the audio from the video. - You can also reduce the size (capacity) of the video. Select "Medium Quality".

About

Hover

Control a flying camera with real-time preview and adjustable parameters. Manage your captured photos and videos, and switch between shooting modes for creative control.

Highlights
  • Real-time shooting preview
  • Adjustable camera parameters
  • Video/Photo shooting modes
  • Material management
  • One-click film maker
Features
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Hover is an exclusive app for Hover Camera. You can preview the shooting in real time and lock the shooting details; the camera parameter adjustment function brings various gameplay, and there is also a video material management function to create your exclusive library for photogenic spot. Function introduction: -【Real-time preview】Real-time preview of the shooting ,check the quality and content at any time; -【Camera parameter adjustment】arbitrary adjustment of the camera's flight angle, distance and tracking form, and shoot more freely. -【Video/Photo mode】Single mode/continuous mode can be switched during the shooting process, to freeze every wonderful moments; -【Material Management】One-click film maker, saving time and efficiency, and sharing one step faster.

Screenshots

Chopper3 screens
Hover4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hover at Free against Chopper's $1.99. Hover also leads on ratings volume (101 vs 23) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). Chopper's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 2.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, monetization model 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

Hover is free to download; Chopper costs $1.99 up front. Hover sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Chopper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chopper holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 101 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Chopper's written reviews are positive against 32% of Hover's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Chopper versus Hover: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChopperHover
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (23 ratings) — better2.9 (101 ratings)
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews — better32.2% of reviews
Number of ratings23101 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB344 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShuichi TsutsumiHangzhou Zero Zero Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Chopper

All ratings23 ratings
Positive73.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.1%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative44.7%

Hover

All ratings101 ratings
Positive43.6%
Neutral8.9%
Negative47.5%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive32.2%
Neutral11.9%
Negative55.9%

Bugs and requests

Chopper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hover

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • 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
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  • New update damaged batteries, reducing flight time
  • App not loading at first
  • App says network failed
  • App doesn't connect to drone
  • Audio recording not downloading/merging with video
  • Photo function lost after update
  • Cannot sign into app, network unavailable error
  • App doesn't work
  • App requires full access to media
  • App requires full access to photos
  • App requires GPS access to download videos
  • App doesn't connect for downloads after iPadOS update
  • Permissions issues, requires full photo library access
  • Cannot initiate connection/pairing with VoiceOver screen reader
  • Doesn't allow shooting more than 15 seconds in specific modes
  • Login process does not allow re-login, prompts for new account
  • Mode tab cannot be used to access mode settings
  • Network unavailable error when downloading videos
  • Manual button not found

Requested features

18 requests
  • 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
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  • Add comprehensive editing tool features
  • Add manual flight mode for iPad
  • Allow flight at any firmware version
  • Add option to mute or lower robotic sound
  • Add settings for camera quality adjustments (EV, contrast, saturation, sharpening)
  • Allow reinitiating flight from phone without tapping power button
  • Add duration option on all modes
  • Program a sequence for flight execution
  • Allow limited photo access instead of full access
  • Improve translations
  • Add more operational manuals in the app
  • Allow user-controlled exposure/EV, saturation, contrast, and sharpening settings
  • Add option to create instructions in a sequence for execution and return to user

In-app purchases

None

Chopper

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Hover

One-time3
  • 450 Token$0.99
  • 4500 Token$9.99
  • 45000 Token$99.99

Questions

Is Chopper free?
Chopper costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hover free?
Hover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chopper or Hover?
Chopper is rated higher. Chopper averages 4.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Hover averages 2.9 from 101 ratings.
Do Chopper or Hover have ads?
Neither Chopper nor Hover shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chopper or Hover?
Chopper ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hover every 2 weeks. Most recently, Chopper was updated on November 7, 2026 and Hover on November 3, 2026.

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