Comparison

DroneBlocks vs DL FlyCode

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

Head to head
About

DroneBlocks

Program drones using a block-based interface. Create custom flight paths, control camera functions, and execute missions with virtual joysticks. Supports various drone models and offers pre-flight checks for compliance.

Highlights
  • Block programming interface
  • Virtual joysticks for control
  • Pre-flight compliance checks
  • Camera and photo blocks
  • Telemetry data display
  • Offline mission storage
  • Support for Tello and DJI drones
Features
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What's New in 4.1.1 - We've made improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother flight. What's New in 4.1 - Pre-flight checks to ensure your flight commands are compliant with the drone specs. - The validations include: curve range, flight distance ranges, arc radius curve checks - User messages indicate which values are problematic in metric and imperial units. New in DroneBlocks 4.0 - Control your drone with virtual joysticks now included in the app New in DroneBlocks 3.6 - Tries to load blocks from the cache if your device is offline. New in DroneBlocks 3.5 - Bug fix for Tello Talent scrolling text and space characters - Simplify the connection process by setting focus to the SSID field and forcing capitalization New in DroneBlocks 3.4 - Support for Robomaster TT (aka Tello Talent) LED block coding! New in DroneBlocks 3.3 - Watch your blocks highlight as Tello executes its mission New in DroneBlocks 3.0 - Video feed for Tello & Tello EDU - Camera blocks that include "photo" and "photo interval" New in DroneBlocks 2.6 - Telemetry for Tello & Tello EDU (Altitude, ToF, Pitch, Roll, Yaw) New in DroneBlocks 2.5 - Offline storage. Users can access and save missions after logging in, accessing "My Missions", and going offline. New in DroneBlocks 2.4 - Improved Tello connection process - Added better handling of Tello network display - Fixed blank screen issue when switching between DJI and Tello blocks New in DroneBlocks 2.3 - Tello users can now set the default units to metric New in DroneBlocks 2.2.1 - DJI SDK 4.10 with improved support for Spark - Remember Tello blocks selection - Bug fix for switching back to Tello from DJI blocks New in DroneBlocks 2.1.0 - Tello EDU support - Improved command handling - Abort mission New in DroneBlocks 2.0.0 - Curve flight block for Tello New in DroneBlocks 1.2.7 - Bug fix for iPhone X and safe area conflict with menu New in DroneBlocks 1.2.6 - Spark Support!!!! - DJI SDK 4.6.1 New in DroneBlocks 1.2.5 - DJI SDK 4.5 New in DroneBlocks 1.2.4 - Improved Tello connection process New in DroneBlocks 1.2.4 - Fix for navigation mode not open error - Fix to improve the success of subsequent missions while in the air New in DroneBlocks 1.2.2 - Tello support: tap on hambuger icon and then tap "Connect to Tello" - Be sure to follow the Tello connection instructions - Free programming with Tello course at https://learn.droneblocks.io - DJI SDK 4.4.0 - Better land block handling - Don't require map preview for basic blocks like photo, yaw, gimbal New in DroneBlocks 1.2.1 - Fix for Google logins - Ability to switch between Google accounts New in DroneBlocks 1.2.0: - Users can now execute missions in mid air without needing takeoff and land blocks - Added speed to fly forward block - Added speed to yaw block - New photo interval block to take X number of photos at Y interval - New record video duration block DroneBlocks allows users to easily program fun and useful missions using block programming with the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Phantom 4, Mavic Pro and Inspire 1. Users can drag and drop blocks onto the canvas to command their drone to follow a basic flight plan. Coupled with the DroneBlocks curriculum, educators can teach students about all aspects of STEM. For example, lesson plan #2 is a "Dronie" mission that teaches students about geometry and determining the best angle to tilt the camera for the perfect dronie shot. Other lessons include learning how to use loops, fly in a star pattern, shoot a panorama, and much more. You can access our curriculum bundle online for free. Just go here and enroll in the course and you'll get access to eight fun programming lessons: http://learn.droneblocks.io DroneBlocks is currently being used in several classrooms around the country and we're looking forward to see what exciting and interesting missions our users will create!

About

DL FlyCode

Features
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Introducing FlyCode by Drone Legends, the leader in drone-based education. With the official Tello app no longer supported on newer iOS versions, FlyCode is the essential solution to keep your Tello drone in the sky. Whether you are a student, teacher, or hobbyist, FlyCode combines reliable flight controls with advanced coding features. Key Features from Drone Legends: - Seamless Compatibility: Runs on iOS 13.0 or later for both iPhone and iPad. - Intuitive Flight Controls: Fly your Tello with smooth, responsive manual controls. - Multi-Drone Management: Set up and manage up to ten Tello drones per device. - Education First: Designed for classroom and at-home learning, backed by Drone Legends’ proven curriculum expertise. - Integrated Coding: Coming this November – Drone Legends’ CodeBlocks coding environment, making it easy to switch between manual and autonomous flight modes. Supported Drones: DJI Tello, Tello EDU, RoboMaster TT (Tello Talent). Supported Devices: iOS 13.0 or later, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi required. Backed by Drone Legends, the global leader in drone-powered STEM education, FlyCode gives you the tools to fly, code, and learn with confidence.

Screenshots

DroneBlocks4 screens
DL FlyCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DL FlyCode at every 3 weeks against DroneBlocks's every 2 months. DroneBlocks's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DroneBlocks ships an update every 2 months, DL FlyCode every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DroneBlocks versus DL FlyCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroneBlocksDL FlyCode
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (56 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings56 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDroneBlocks, LLCDynamic Learning Experiences, LLC

Bugs and requests

DroneBlocks

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App keeps crashing
  • App breaks when trying to flip
  • Drone blew up and smashed window
  • App doesn't execute code
  • App crashes after app crash
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  • UI mushes together on small phones
  • Screen remains completely blank
  • App is blank
  • Doesn't size screen properly on iPhone SE
  • App hangs after connecting
  • Camera and 'Land at Home' features inactive
  • Internal error when connecting to Tello
  • App glitches so much
  • Barely connects
  • Move blocks don't work
  • UI unstable, sometimes shows nothing connected

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add camera controls for Tello
  • Allow local saving of missions
  • Improve UI for smaller phones
  • Add more login options for Chinese users
  • Support for metric units
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  • Longer distance control
  • iPhone support

DL FlyCode

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DroneBlocks

No in-app purchases

None

DL FlyCode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DroneBlocks free?
DroneBlocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DL FlyCode free?
DL FlyCode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DroneBlocks or DL FlyCode have ads?
Neither DroneBlocks nor DL FlyCode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DroneBlocks or DL FlyCode?
DroneBlocks ships an update every 2 months, and DL FlyCode every 3 weeks. Most recently, DroneBlocks was updated on October 7, 2026 and DL FlyCode on September 29, 2026.

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