# SDFly 2 vs Hover

The clearest difference is rating: Hover at 2.9 against SDFly 2's 2.3. Hover also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (95 vs 3). SDFly 2's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14). 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.

Hover holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hover has 95 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SDFly 2's written reviews are positive against 33% of Hover's.

SDFly 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Hover every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SDFly 2 | Hover |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sdfly-2/id1637217896/reviews) | **[2.9 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hover-self-flying-camera/id6443398815/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **95** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **32.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 56 MB | 337 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen SwellPro Technology Co.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1113943094) | [Hangzhou Zero Zero Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1160211158) |

## What reviewers say

### SDFly 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sdfly-2/id1637217896)

This is a beta application for a specific drone accessory, requiring a firmware update and not yet fully functional. Users are advised to use the regular app unless they intend to use the MP1 Megaphone. Image display is not supported in this version.

**Highlights:** MP1 Megaphone compatibility, Beta version for testing, Requires specific firmware update, Drone control functionality (limited), Access via support website for setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 SDFly 2 free?

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

### Is Hover free?

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

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

Hover is rated higher. SDFly 2 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Hover averages 2.9 from 95 ratings.

### Do SDFly 2 or Hover have ads?

Neither SDFly 2 nor Hover shows ads.

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

SDFly 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hover every 2 weeks. Most recently, SDFly 2 was updated on June 1, 2026 and Hover on September 21, 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.*