# Hover vs SNAPTAIN FPV

The clearest difference is rating: SNAPTAIN FPV at 3.8 against Hover's 2.9. SNAPTAIN FPV also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (60% vs 32%). Hover's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hover sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SNAPTAIN FPV asks for nothing beyond the download.

SNAPTAIN FPV holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 101 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Hover's written reviews are positive against 60% of SNAPTAIN FPV's.

Hover ships an update every 2 weeks, SNAPTAIN FPV every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hover | SNAPTAIN FPV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hover-self-flying-camera/id6443398815/reviews) | **[3.8 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snaptain-fpv/id6449327894/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | 32.2% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 344 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Zero Zero Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1160211158) | [军年 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1309410176) |

## What reviewers say

### Hover

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

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 450 Token | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4500 Token | $9.99 | one-time |
| 45000 Token | $99.99 | one-time |

**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


### SNAPTAIN FPV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snaptain-fpv/id6449327894)

Control a UAV toy and view its real-time video feed directly on your phone. This app allows you to fly the drone while previewing its camera, and offers various functions to enhance the flying experience. Capture and save high-altitude photos and videos with ease.

**Highlights:** UAV toy control, Real-time WiFi video transmission, On-screen flight control, Auxiliary flying functions, High-altitude photo and video capture

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hover free?

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

### Is SNAPTAIN FPV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hover or SNAPTAIN FPV?

SNAPTAIN FPV is rated higher. Hover averages 2.9 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while SNAPTAIN FPV averages 3.8 from 36 ratings.

### Do Hover or SNAPTAIN FPV have ads?

Neither Hover nor SNAPTAIN FPV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hover or SNAPTAIN FPV?

Hover ships an update every 2 weeks, and SNAPTAIN FPV every 2 months. Most recently, Hover was updated on November 3, 2026 and SNAPTAIN FPV on November 3, 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.*