Comparison

DronePan vs TELLO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DronePan

Easily capture stunning panorama photos with your compatible DJI drone. Fly, frame your shot using the live FPV screen, and let the app automatically take the necessary photos for seamless stitching.

Highlights
  • Automated panorama capture
  • DJI drone compatibility
  • Live FPV screen for framing
  • Yaw and pitch control
  • Fast panorama creation (under 3 minutes)
Features
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DronePan 2.0 is better than ever with a new UI and functionality. A special thanks to Kilian Eisenegger for all his hard work and contributions to this project. If you have any questions about this version please join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dronepan/ DronePan is free, open source, and makes it easy to capture panorama photos with your DJI Inspire1, Phantom 3, Phantom 4, Phantom 4 Pro, Mavic Pro, Spark and iOS Device. You can use the live FPV screen to fly to the appropriate altitude, frame your shot, and DronePan takes care of the rest. DronePan will take photos at the necessary yaw and pitch with your aircraft. The process takes less than 3 minutes to complete and you can then fly to another location to begin another panorama. Keep your DJI drone within line of sight when using DronePan. Update your aircraft to the latest firmware before using DronePan. Join our Facebook group for more tips and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dronepan/ When you land your photos are ready to be stitched together with your favorite panorama stitching program. We highly recommend using PTGui or AutoPano Pro. If you're interested in contributing to the DronePan source code then please join us here: https://github.com/dbaldwin/dronepan

About

TELLO

This app makes flying a drone incredibly easy and fun. It offers intuitive controls for beginners, allowing you to launch, perform aerial stunts, and capture videos with simple gestures. Enjoy a first-person view with VR compatibility and precise control options.

Highlights
  • Intuitive UI for easy start
  • Throw & Go launch
  • 8D Flips for aerial stunts
  • Bounce Mode for automatic flight
  • EZ Shots for short video recording
  • Electronic Image Stabilization
  • VR Headset Compatibility
Features
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Feel the Fun! We set out to build the most fun drone ever, and we came up with Tello. Get yourself a Tello to find out just how awesome flying can be! -Tello App Getting started is extra easy with the Tello app’s friendly UI. - Throw & Go Start flying by simply tossing Tello into the air. - 8D Flips Slide on screen to perform cool aerial stunts. -Bounce Mode Tello flies up and down from your hand automatically. -EZ Shots Record coordinated short videos with Circle, 360, and Up & Away. -Electronic Image Stabilization Capture consistently clear images. -VR Headset Compatibility Fly with a breathtaking first-person view. -720p HD Transmission -Bluetooth Controller Compatibility Precise control for unforgettable experiences.

Screenshots

DronePan2 screens
TELLO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DronePan at 3.9 against TELLO's 3.3. DronePan also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 31%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). TELLO's advantage is ratings volume (798 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DronePan holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TELLO has 798 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of DronePan's written reviews are positive against 31% of TELLO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DronePan versus TELLO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDronePanTELLO
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings) — better3.3 (798 ratings)
Positive reviews60.6% of reviews — better31.2% of reviews
Number of ratings7798 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDroneBlocks, LLCShenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

DronePan

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive60.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative33.3%

TELLO

All ratings798 ratings
Positive55.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative36.5%
Written reviews874 reviews
Positive31.2%
Neutral15.6%
Negative53.2%

Bugs and requests

DronePan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TELLO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when trying to view photos/videos
  • Connectivity issues, drone disconnects mid-flight
  • App not compatible with latest iOS versions
  • Firmware update issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Return to home function
  • Percentage battery indicator
  • Customizable controls
  • Panorama mode

In-app purchases

None

DronePan

No in-app purchases

None

TELLO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DronePan free?
DronePan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TELLO free?
TELLO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DronePan or TELLO?
DronePan is rated higher. DronePan averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while TELLO averages 3.3 from 798 ratings.
Do DronePan or TELLO have ads?
Neither DronePan nor TELLO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DronePan or TELLO?
DronePan ships an update every 2 months, and TELLO every 2 months. Most recently, DronePan was updated on October 5, 2026 and TELLO on October 14, 2026.

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