Comparison

DroneXR vs TELLO

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

Head to head
About

DroneXR

Experience your drone flights in immersive virtual reality. This app streams live video from your drone directly to your phone, rendering it in stereo for VR headsets with advanced lens distortion correction. Control your drone and camera settings with intuitive head-tracking and voice commands.

Highlights
  • Stereo VR video streaming
  • High-quality lens distortion correction
  • Head-tracking camera control
  • On-screen telemetry data
  • Voice control for hands-free operation
  • Flight logging and synchronization
Features
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With DroneXR (former DroneVR ;-) you can take a seat in your drone and fly like a bird. DroneXR connects your phone with the drone and renders the live video stream in stereo with high-quality lens distortion correction, so that it can be viewed with a virtual reality headset. Important: The free version of DroneXR supports the Ryze Tello drone. Support for DJI drones can be activated via in-app purchase. See below for a list of supported drones. DroneXR's features: ============== * Beautiful, configurable user interface supporting dark and light mode. * Two different head-up displays to overlay telemetry data such as heading, speed and altitude onto the camera view in real time. * Comprehensive head-up menu to control all drone and camera settings while flying. * Phone camera view and mini-map to see what's happening around you and stay oriented. * Head tracking to control the orientation of the drone camera by moving your head! With the DJI Mavic/Phantom/Spark series, head tracking controls the camera pitch. With the DJI Inspire 1/Mavic 2/Mavic Air 2, head tracking works across all three axes. * Detailed flight logging of flight path, telemetry data and events. Flight logs can be synchronized with your Mac via iCloud or file sharing. * Spectator mode to link multiple phones and fly together with friends. * Mono or stereo rendering of the drone video. Stereo rendering uses advanced lens distortion correction for high image quality. * Highly adjustable to different VR headsets. * High-definition video: 720p at 30 frames per second with Spark/Phantom 3/Phantom 4/Inspire 1, and up to 1080p with Mavic Pro/Mavic 2. * Voice control for hands-free operation. * Supported drones: Ryze Tello (free); via in-app purchase: Mavic Pro, Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom, DJI Mini/Mini 2/Mini SE, Mavic Air/Air 2/Air 2S, Spark, Phantom 4/4 Pro/4 Advanced, Phantom 3 Professional/Advanced/Standard/4K, Inspire 1. Important notes: ============ * To use DroneXR you need one of the drones listed above. * To control the Ryze Tello drone you need to connect a gamepad to your phone. * To use DroneXR in stereo mode you need a virtual reality headset that holds your iPhone (e.g. Homido, FreeFly VR, Zeiss VR One, Cardboard). A high-resolution iPhone with a screen size of at least 5.5 inches is recommended. More information about recommended headsets can be found on our website: https://dronexr.de

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

DroneXR4 screens
TELLO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TELLO at none against DroneXR's 13. TELLO also leads on ratings volume (800 vs 230) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). DroneXR's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (40% vs 31%). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DroneXR sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. TELLO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DroneXR holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 230 and 800 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of DroneXR's written reviews are positive against 31% of TELLO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DroneXR ships an update every 3 months, TELLO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DroneXR versus TELLO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroneXRTELLO
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (230 ratings) — better3.3 (800 ratings)
Positive reviews39.9% of reviews — better31.2% of reviews
Number of ratings230800 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppologics UG (haftungsbeschrankt)Shenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

DroneXR

All ratings230 ratings
Positive68.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive39.9%
Neutral8.4%
Negative51.7%

TELLO

All ratings798 ratings
Positive55.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative36.5%
Written reviews875 reviews
Positive31.2%
Neutral15.7%
Negative53.1%

User reviews

DroneXR

From 230 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Immersive VR flying experience
  • 💰 Affordable alternative to expensive FPV goggles
  • 🎯 Responsive head tracking and gimbal control
  • 📱 Works well with compatible drone models
  • 🔌 Easy setup with USB connection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and disconnections
  • 📹 No video feed or black screen issues
  • 🎮 Gimbal stuck pointing downward
  • 🔗 Connection failures and timeouts
  • 💸 Requires separate in-app purchases per drone model

TELLO

From 800 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to fly
  • 📸 Good camera quality
  • 🎢 Fun flight modes
  • 🤖 Stable flight

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes during video recording
  • 🔋 Short battery life
  • 🔌 No charger included
  • 🤔 Settings not saved

Bugs and requests

DroneXR

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 15+ with controller not working
  • Video feed drops repeatedly despite settings adjustments
  • QR code scanner not recognizing codes
  • Screen freezes when taking photos/video with DJI Fly app
  • Recording indicator not visible in VR headsets
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  • Stereo view switching involuntarily
  • Compass reporting incorrect north direction
  • Flight log not syncing with DJI Go app
  • App crashes after in-app purchase retrieval
  • Connection loops back to support page
  • Gimbal control unresponsive or stuck
  • Timeout errors on connection attempts

Requested features

12 requests
  • Support for newer drone models (Mavic Air 2, Mini 2, Mini SE)
  • Longer trial period before purchase
  • Extended flight range capabilities
  • Horizontal head tracking
  • Map view with satellite/street options
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  • More customizable HUD options
  • Support for Tello drone
  • QR code scanning for headset calibration
  • Ability to cancel RTH from app
  • Manual radio channel selection
  • HD quality settings control
  • Barcode reading for VR headset auto-calibration

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

13 purchases

DroneXR

One-time13
  • DJI Phantom3 Professional$8.99
  • DJI Phantom3 Advanced$8.99
  • DJI Phantom 3 Standard$8.99
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  • DJI Phantom 4$8.99
  • DJI Phantom 4 Pro$8.99
  • DJI Mavic Pro$8.99
  • DJI Spark$8.99
  • DJI Mavic Mini$8.99
  • DJI Mavic Air 2$8.99
  • DJI Mavic 2$8.99
  • DJI Mavic Air$8.99
  • DJI Mini 2$9.99
  • All in one$17.99
None

TELLO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DroneXR free?
DroneXR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TELLO free?
TELLO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DroneXR or TELLO?
DroneXR is rated higher. DroneXR averages 3.8 out of 5 from 230 ratings, while TELLO averages 3.3 from 800 ratings.
Do DroneXR or TELLO have ads?
Neither DroneXR nor TELLO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DroneXR or TELLO?
DroneXR ships an update every 3 months, and TELLO every 2 months. Most recently, DroneXR was updated on October 24, 2026 and TELLO on October 29, 2026.

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