Comparison

DroneXR vs 4D FLY

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

4D FLY

Control a toy via Wi-Fi, capture photos and videos, and share them instantly. Experience advanced flight modes like gravity sensing and headless mode for enhanced control and immersive 3D video effects.

Highlights
  • Mobile photo and video capture
  • Wi-Fi toy control
  • Browse and play media files
  • Gravity sensing
  • Trajectory flight
  • Headless mode
  • 3D video effects
Features
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Functions: 1、 Mobile phone can take photos, videos 2、This APP can control a toy via WIFI 3、It can browse the pictures and play record files in the album 4、Using the menu in the APP to know how to operate this software; 功能: 1、存储照片和视频,实时分享给朋友和家人。 2、智能操控飞机,让你体验更多的驾驶乐趣。 3、重力感应、轨迹飞行、无头模式,具有科技感的功能。 4、3D视频效果,给你带来从天而降的视频冲击。 5、一键起飞降落,让你操控简单快捷。

Screenshots

DroneXR4 screens
4D FLY2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DroneXR at 3.8 against 4D FLY's 2.3. DroneXR also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 26%). 4D FLY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. 4D FLY asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DroneXR holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 230 and 104 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of DroneXR's written reviews are positive against 26% of 4D FLY's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DroneXR ships an update every 3 months, 4D FLY every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DroneXR versus 4D FLY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroneXR4D FLY
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (230 ratings) — better2.3 (104 ratings)
Positive reviews39.9% of reviews — better25.9% of reviews
Number of ratings230 — better104
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppologics UG (haftungsbeschrankt)毅 陈

Customer experience

DroneXR

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

4D FLY

All ratings101 ratings
Positive27.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative64.4%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive25.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative72.4%

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

4D FLY

From 104 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 App works fine (with instructions)
  • 👍 Drone works fine (sometimes)
  • 👍 Easy to use (for some)
  • 👍 Fun to play with drone

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App doesn't connect
  • 🐛 Camera is horrible/doesn't work
  • 🐛 App just loads/spins
  • 🐛 Poor camera quality
  • 🐛 Connection issues

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

4D FLY

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App does not connect to drone
  • Camera does not work
  • App keeps loading/spinning
  • Connection issues on iPhone
  • Laggy camera feed
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  • Image bugs/blurry
  • Drone disconnects after 5 minutes
  • App not working on iPhone
  • No video recording
  • Drone doesn't appear in Wi-Fi list
  • App doesn't pair with phone
  • Bluetooth connection not appearing

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve camera viewing quality
  • Better instructions/manual

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

4D FLY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DroneXR free?
DroneXR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 4D FLY free?
4D FLY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DroneXR or 4D FLY?
DroneXR is rated higher. DroneXR averages 3.8 out of 5 from 230 ratings, while 4D FLY averages 2.3 from 104 ratings.
Do DroneXR or 4D FLY have ads?
Neither DroneXR nor 4D FLY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DroneXR or 4D FLY?
DroneXR ships an update every 3 months, and 4D FLY every 2 months. Most recently, DroneXR was updated on October 24, 2026 and 4D FLY on October 24, 2026.

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