X vs ZERO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
X
Control your Hubsan drone with this professional flight application. It offers real-time video, GPS positioning, map navigation, and customizable flight parameters for an enhanced aerial experience. Ideal for both novice and experienced pilots.
- GPS positioning
- Map navigation and waypoint control
- Real-time HD video transmission
- Virtual joystick controls
- Aerial photography platform
- Customizable flight parameters
- Pilot tutorials
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X-Hubsan is a professional flight control application that supports a variety of Hubsan aircraft. The APP boasts real-time video transmission, flight parameter settings and aerial video and other aircraft functions. Enjoy flying the Hubsan WIFI line with X-Hubsan! Main features include: 1. GPS positioning that allows users to pinpoint wherever aircraft is located 2. Map navigation and viewing, as well as waypoint mission control 3. Real-time HD video and telemetry transmission 4. Versatile and nimble aircraft control via a set of on-screen virtual joysticks 5. A flexible aerial photography platform 6. Customizable flight parameters 7. Tutorials for the novice pilot 8. X-Hubsan supports H501A, H507A , H216A, H501M, Zino & Zino Pro series models
ZERO
Control your ZXP ASCEND drone directly from your smartphone or tablet. This application allows for full command of the drone's flight functions.
- Drone control via smartphone
- Tablet compatibility
- Full flight function command
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Compatible with the ZERO-X ASCEND Fly your ZXP ASCEND drone via your smartphone or tablet. With the ZERO-X ASCEND APP you can control your ASCEND drone. For more information on the Ascend drone, please visit www.zero-x.com.au
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: X at 3.0 against ZERO's 2.4. X also leads on ratings volume (45 vs 12) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
X holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of X's written reviews are positive against 29% of ZERO's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | X | ZERO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (45 ratings) — better | 2.4 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews — better | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 45 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 252 MB | 157 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Hubsan Intelligent Co., Ltd. | Directed Electronics Australia |
Customer experience
X
ZERO
In-app purchases
X
No in-app purchases
ZERO
No in-app purchases
