Comparison

DroneXR vs VTI Phoenix

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

VTI Phoenix

Control your UAV using WiFi video transmission. View real-time drone footage directly on your iPhone and operate the aircraft with ease. This app offers convenient mobile control for your drone.

Highlights
  • UAV controller
  • WiFi video transmission
  • Real-time image viewing
  • iPhone operation
  • Convenient mobile control
Features
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VTI Phoenix is an UAV controller that uses WiFi video transmission technology. The UAV is controlled by WiFi, It's easy to view real-time images of UAVs on the iPhone,and the mobile phone can operate UAV very conveniently.

Screenshots

DroneXR4 screens
VTI Phoenix3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DroneXR at 3.8 against VTI Phoenix's 2.5. DroneXR also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 12%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). VTI Phoenix's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, 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. VTI Phoenix asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DroneXR holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 230 and 78 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of DroneXR's written reviews are positive against 12% of VTI Phoenix's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DroneXR ships an update every 3 months, VTI Phoenix every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DroneXR versus VTI Phoenix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroneXRVTI Phoenix
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (230 ratings) — better2.5 (78 ratings)
Positive reviews39.9% of reviews — better11.5% of reviews
Number of ratings230 — better78
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppologics UG (haftungsbeschrankt)Sakar International, Inc.

Customer experience

DroneXR

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

VTI Phoenix

All ratings77 ratings
Positive32.5%
Neutral7.8%
Negative59.7%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive11.5%
Neutral11.5%
Negative76.9%

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

VTI Phoenix

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

VTI Phoenix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DroneXR free?
DroneXR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VTI Phoenix free?
VTI Phoenix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DroneXR or VTI Phoenix?
DroneXR is rated higher. DroneXR averages 3.8 out of 5 from 230 ratings, while VTI Phoenix averages 2.5 from 78 ratings.
Do DroneXR or VTI Phoenix have ads?
Neither DroneXR nor VTI Phoenix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DroneXR or VTI Phoenix?
DroneXR ships an update every 3 months, and VTI Phoenix every 6 months. Most recently, DroneXR was updated on October 24, 2026 and VTI Phoenix on October 25, 2026.

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