# PK01 FLY vs 1000 Series

The clearest difference is update cadence: 1000 Series at every 3 weeks against PK01 FLY's every 14 months. 1000 Series also leads on review sentiment (24% vs 0%) and rating (3.2 vs 2.9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

1000 Series holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1000 Series has 239 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PK01 FLY's written reviews are positive against 24% of 1000 Series's.

PK01 FLY ships an update every 14 months, 1000 Series every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PK01 FLY | 1000 Series |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pk01-fly/id1090318121/reviews) | **[3.2 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1000-series/id1564047678/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **239** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **24.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 123 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Top Sunshine Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/986221582) | [AMAX INDUSTRIAL GROUP CHINA CO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515641844) |

## What reviewers say

### PK01 FLY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pk01-fly/id1090318121)

Control a four-axis aircraft remotely using your iOS device. View real-time video from the aircraft's camera and capture photos and videos directly to your phone.

**Highlights:** Remote control for four-axis aircraft, Real-time video streaming via 2.4G WiFi, Photo and video recording, iOS device compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 1000 Series

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1000-series/id1564047678)

View live video streams captured by your drone's camera directly on your device. This application provides a real-time feed, allowing you to monitor your drone's perspective as it flies.

**Highlights:** Real-time video display, Drone camera feed, Live streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✈️ Flies well and responsive controls
- 💰 Good value for budget price
- 🎮 Fun starter drone for beginners
- 📹 SD card recording functionality works
- ⚙️ Easy maintenance and upkeep

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 App frequently fails to connect to drone
- 📹 Camera streaming/live video doesn't work
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- ⚠️ Poor video quality and low FPS
- 🔋 Short battery life

**Reported bugs**

- App won't connect to drone camera
- Live video streaming fails or shows loading screen
- Video frames freeze and lag heavily
- WiFi connection drops repeatedly
- Camera fails to initialize on phone

**Requested features**

- Whistle/beeper button on remote to locate lost drone
- Find drone tracking feature
- Longer camera range for live video
- VR mode for FPV-like experience
- Video quality adjustment options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PK01 FLY free?

PK01 FLY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 1000 Series free?

1000 Series is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PK01 FLY or 1000 Series?

1000 Series is rated higher. PK01 FLY averages 2.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while 1000 Series averages 3.2 from 239 ratings.

### Do PK01 FLY or 1000 Series have ads?

Neither PK01 FLY nor 1000 Series shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PK01 FLY or 1000 Series?

PK01 FLY ships an update every 14 months, and 1000 Series every 3 weeks. Most recently, PK01 FLY was updated on November 7, 2026 and 1000 Series on November 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.*
