Comparison

DroneXR vs Tello Hero

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 Hero

Experience the Avengers universe with this app. Learn to fly a drone through interactive missions guided by an AI assistant, featuring a colorful, Iron Man-inspired interface. Perform aerial stunts and capture coordinated videos with ease.

Highlights
  • Interactive missions with AI assistant
  • Drone flying tutorials
  • Throw & Go launch
  • 8D aerial stunts
  • 720p HD video recording
  • Electronic image stabilization
Features
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Tello Hero is a fun, immersive app that allows you to step into the world of the Avengers. Explore Tello’s range of intelligent features and capabilities while completing missions with help from FRIDAY, Iron Man’s AI assistant. A colorful interface and Iron Man-inspired design make it a fun app for learning how fly a drone while saving the day. - Throw & Go Start flying by simply tossing Tello into the air. - 8D Flips Slide on screen to perform cool aerial stunts. -720p HD Transmission Record coordinated short videos with Circle, 360, and Up & Away. -Electronic Image Stabilization Capture consistently clear images.

Screenshots

DroneXR4 screens
Tello Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tello Hero at none against DroneXR's 13. Tello Hero also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (50% vs 40%). DroneXR's advantage is ratings volume (230 vs 28) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tello Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DroneXR has 230 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of DroneXR's written reviews are positive against 50% of Tello Hero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DroneXR ships an update every 3 months, Tello Hero every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DroneXR versus Tello Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroneXRTello Hero
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (230 ratings)4.1 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.9% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings230 — better28
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB156 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 Hero

All ratings28 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative45.8%

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 Hero

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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 Hero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DroneXR free?
DroneXR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tello Hero free?
Tello Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DroneXR or Tello Hero?
Tello Hero is rated higher. DroneXR averages 3.8 out of 5 from 230 ratings, while Tello Hero averages 4.1 from 28 ratings.
Do DroneXR or Tello Hero have ads?
Neither DroneXR nor Tello Hero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DroneXR or Tello Hero?
DroneXR ships an update every 3 months, and Tello Hero every 7 months. Most recently, DroneXR was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tello Hero on October 24, 2026.

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