# Hover vs Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Hover at 2.9 against Remote's 2.0. Hover also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (95 vs 1). Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hover has 95 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Hover's written reviews are positive against 0% of Remote's.

Hover ships an update every 2 weeks, Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hover | Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hover-self-flying-camera/id6443398815/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-nmw/id6476062215/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **32.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 337 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Zero Zero Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1160211158) | [文正 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469869338) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-nmw/id6476062215)

This app pairs with specific Bluetooth remote controls to operate your iPhone's camera. It allows for remote photo capture, focus adjustment, and lens switching. Ensure your device and remote model are compatible for full functionality.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth remote pairing, Camera shutter control, Focus adjustment, Lens switching, Model matching for iPhone, Camera app operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hover free?

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

### Is Remote free?

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

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

Hover is rated higher. Hover averages 2.9 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Remote averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hover or Remote have ads?

Neither Hover nor Remote shows ads.

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

Hover ships an update every 2 weeks, and Remote every 2 months. Most recently, Hover was updated on September 26, 2026 and Remote on September 9, 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.*