# Hover vs DualShot Recorder

The clearest difference is rating: DualShot Recorder at 4.7 against Hover's 2.9. DualShot Recorder also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 33%) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 101). Hover's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hover sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and DualShot Recorder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DualShot Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DualShot Recorder has 1.9K ratings behind it against 101, 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 67% of DualShot Recorder's.

Hover ships an update every 2 weeks, DualShot Recorder every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hover | DualShot Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hover-self-flying-camera/id6443398815/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dualshot-recorder/id6761159805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 101 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.8% of reviews | **66.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 342 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Zero Zero Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1160211158) | [DDJR PRODUCTIONS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888071233) |

## 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 (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


### DualShot Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dualshot-recorder/id6761159805)

Record both vertical and horizontal video simultaneously in a single take. This app streamlines content creation by saving you time and eliminating the need for reshoots, delivering both formats directly to your device's photo library.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous vertical and horizontal recording, Front and back camera support, 4K and 1080p resolution options, MOV and MP4 file formats, Apple Log for advanced color grading, Manual ISO control, Video stabilization

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advance Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Advanced Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hover free?

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

### Is DualShot Recorder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hover or DualShot Recorder?

DualShot Recorder is rated higher. Hover averages 2.9 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while DualShot Recorder averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Hover or DualShot Recorder have ads?

Neither Hover nor DualShot Recorder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hover or DualShot Recorder?

Hover ships an update every 2 weeks, and DualShot Recorder every 8 days. Most recently, Hover was updated on October 22, 2026 and DualShot Recorder on October 25, 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.*