Best TELLO alternatives: apps like TELLO - programming your drone

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Updated November 2026

TELLO - programming your drone

Miroslaw Kapalka

🎬 Entertainment

TELLO is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to TELLO

#1

Pluto Controller by Drona Aviation

Editor's Choice

4.0(8 ratings)

Free

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Control a DIY nano-drone with your smartphone. Features include pilot-friendly controls, automated flight, HD camera streaming, and diagnostic tools. Create a pilot profile to track and share your flight stats.

#2

DL FlyCode by Dynamic Learning Experiences, LLC

For Tello by Drone Legends

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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#3

Scratch启蒙 by Beijing Reado Technology Co., Ltd.

基于ScratchJr和Scratch3.0整合改进版

Worth Considering

3.5😐(78 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app introduces young children (5-7 years old) to programming through interactive stories and games. Using visual blocks, kids can animate characters, create their own art, record sounds, and incorporate photos to bring their ideas to life. It's designed to foster computational thinking and creativity in an engaging, age-appropriate way.

What We Love

✨ Offline Scratch/ScratchJr
💡 More blocks and scenes
🚀 Good for making games
👍 Combines Scratch and ScratchJr
🌟 Improved ScratchJr version
💻 Supports Python and C++
🎮 Fun and engaging app
🎨 Allows custom creations
3️⃣ Offers multiple modes (Junior, Senior, Custom)
⬆️ Updated ScratchJr version

Room to Improve

❌ Primarily in Japanese/Chinese
🔒 Many features locked/require membership
💸 Forced payment/expensive membership
🐛 Glitchy and buggy
🚫 Cannot save projects
⚠️ Malware/spyware concerns
📉 Poor performance
🚫 Login/registration issues
🔠 Lacks English language support
🗜️ Limited GUI size adjustment
🖼️ Black bars on photo import
👎 Feels like a knock-off/rip-off

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This coding environment offers a consistent, intuitive interface for students of all ages to learn programming through robotics. It simplifies robot control and programming with a drag-and-drop block system, making computer science accessible and engaging.

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SimuDrone - Drone Simulator

SimuDrone - Drone Simulator

SimuDrone - Drone Simulator

Drone Simulator for DJI Users

Practice drone maneuvers and flight modes in a realistic simulation environment. Use your own DJI remote controller to build muscle memory and flying skills without the risk of damage or costly repairs.

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free with in-app purchases

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by VEX Robotics, Inc.

This coding environment is designed for students of all ages to learn programming through robotics. Its intuitive interface, consistent across different levels and platforms, allows users to focus on creation rather than navigation. It makes computer science accessible and engaging through hands-on projects and collaborations.

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This app allows children to create and execute algorithms for a robot. It offers step-by-step and drag-and-drop programming, with features like repeats and 45-degree turns. Challenge modes introduce obstacles and limited controls for added difficulty.

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