#DroneZone vs SimuDrone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
#DroneZone
Explore a database of popular hobby, commercial, and military drones with detailed specs, photos, and videos. Make informed purchasing decisions, stay updated on drone news, and understand flight regulations.
- Drone database with specs
- Photos and videos of drones
- Purchasing decision support
- Drone news feed
- FAA regulations information
- Share drone photos
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Drone zone is an app for anyone who has an interest in drones. The app has photos, videos, and the specs for some of the most popular hobby, commercial, and military drones. With this app you can: the A.R. Drone. o View some of the most popular drones on the market, like the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, or o Make purchasing decisions based on our specs for each drone. o View photos and videos of each drone. o Read the most recent and most popular drone news. o Figure out what the regulations are by viewing the FAA Website. The Drone Zone app brings all of the most popular drones to the app owner. It allows them to see the features and specifications of each drone, and make informed purchasing decisions. After purchasing a drone, the app user can use the "click and share" feature to take a picture of their drone and allow other app users to see it. App owners can also use the FAA regulations page to see what their flight restrictions and parameters are. After flying, the app owner can then go to the RSS drone news feed to see if they are missing any new drones or technology. - A database of the most important drones currently in use; commercial, hobby, and military
SimuDrone
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.
- Crash-free learning environment
- Practice with DJI remote controller
- Realistic physics simulation
- Build muscle memory and flying skill
- Learn complex maneuvers and flight modes
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*This version is not compatible with DJI Mini 4K remote controller. -Crash-Free Confidence: Learn complex maneuvers and flight modes without ever worrying about damage or expensive repairs. -Practice Prepares Perfect: Use your own DJI remote controller to build muscle memory and true flying skill before leaving the ground. -Realistic Physics, Pure Fun: Enjoy authentic, lifelike drone simulation designed to keep your practice hours engaging and effective.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: #DroneZone at 100% against SimuDrone's 36%. #DroneZone also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). SimuDrone's advantage is ratings volume (247 vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SimuDrone sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. #DroneZone asks for nothing beyond the download.
#DroneZone holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimuDrone has 247 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of #DroneZone's written reviews are positive against 36% of SimuDrone's.
| Parameter | #DroneZone | SimuDrone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.0 (247 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 35.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 247 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 301 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MAD-learn | Mustafa Akkuzu |
Customer experience
#DroneZone
SimuDrone
Bugs and requests
#DroneZone
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SimuDrone
Reported bugs
9 issues- Controller won't connect to app (multiple controller models affected)
- App crashes and lockups, especially in city map
- Flight orientation changes randomly mid-flight
- Purchased maps/coins disappear after updates
- Drone selection option disappears after initial setup
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- Internet connection check fails despite valid connection
- RC controller connection takes very long time
- Purchased unlimited coins don't unlock all features
- Incompatible with DJI RC-N1, RC-N1C, RC-N3, Mini 4K, DJI FPV Motion Controller 3, and DJI C5 controllers
Requested features
13 requests- More maps and environments (forest, outdoor scenes)
- Controller sensitivity adjustment settings
- Better graphics quality
- One-time purchase option instead of coin system
- Ad-supported free play option
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- Telemetry data display
- Moving objects to track (cars, etc.)
- Ability to change drone type after initial selection
- Flight mode synchronization with controller
- Skip initial takeoff sequence
- Custom music playback from phone library
- Better instructions for earning stars
- Support for more DJI controller models
In-app purchases
#DroneZone
No in-app purchases
SimuDrone
- Buy 30 Coins$0.99
- Unlock Factory 2$0.99
- Unlock Settlement$0.99
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- Unlock Parking$0.99
- Unlock Industry$0.99
- Unlock Island$0.99
- Get 70 Coins$1.99
- 50 monedas$1.99
- Unlock 3 Maps$1.99
- 150 Coins$2.49
- 500 Coins$2.99
- Unlimited Coins$3.49
- Combo Pack$3.99
Questions
Is #DroneZone free?
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