# DroneVR vs SIMREX FLY

The clearest difference is rating: DroneVR at 3.8 against SIMREX FLY's 1.8. DroneVR also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 6%) and ratings volume (230 vs 37). SIMREX FLY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DroneVR sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. SIMREX FLY asks for nothing beyond the download.

DroneVR holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DroneVR has 230 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of DroneVR's written reviews are positive against 6% of SIMREX FLY's.

DroneVR ships an update every 2 months, SIMREX FLY fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DroneVR | SIMREX FLY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dronevr-fpv-for-dji-drones/id1044810332/reviews)** | [1.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simrex-fly/id1532882122/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **230** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **39.9% of reviews** | 5.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 160 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appologics UG (haftungsbeschrankt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/375834877) | [Shenzhen Jiandanzhijie Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543327488) |

## What reviewers say

### DroneVR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dronevr-fpv-for-dji-drones/id1044810332)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DJI Phantom3 Professional | $8.99 | one-time |
| DJI Phantom3 Advanced | $8.99 | one-time |
| DJI Phantom 3 Standard | $8.99 | one-time |
| DJI Phantom 4 | $8.99 | one-time |
| DJI Phantom 4 Pro | $8.99 | one-time |
| DJI Mavic Pro | $8.99 | one-time |
| DJI Spark | $8.99 | one-time |
| DJI Mavic Mini | $8.99 | one-time |
| DJI Mavic Air 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| DJI Mavic 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| DJI Mavic Air | $8.99 | one-time |
| DJI Mini 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| All in one | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### SIMREX FLY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simrex-fly/id1532882122)

Control your smart drone with this app. It enables real-time image and flight data transmission between your mobile device and the drone. Features include GPS status, coordinate display, battery monitoring, and various flight modes like waypoint planning and follow.

**Highlights:** Real-time image and flight data transmission, GPS status and coordinate display, Battery power monitoring with auto-return, Manual joystick operation, Waypoint planning, follow, and orbit flight modes, Camera parameter settings for shooting and recording, One-key take-off, landing, and return to home

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DroneVR free?

DroneVR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SIMREX FLY free?

SIMREX FLY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DroneVR or SIMREX FLY?

DroneVR is rated higher. DroneVR averages 3.8 out of 5 from 230 ratings, while SIMREX FLY averages 1.8 from 37 ratings.

### Do DroneVR or SIMREX FLY have ads?

Neither DroneVR nor SIMREX FLY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DroneVR or SIMREX FLY?

DroneVR ships an update every 2 months, and SIMREX FLY fortnightly. Most recently, DroneVR was updated on September 8, 2026 and SIMREX FLY on July 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*