Comparison

RC vs RC FPV

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

Head to head
About

RC

Control a four-axis aircraft remotely using your iPhone or iPad. View real-time video from the aircraft's camera and capture photos and videos directly on your device. Supports 720P video resolution.

Highlights
  • Remote aircraft control
  • Real-time video streaming
  • Photo and video recording
  • 720P video support
  • WiFi protocol transmission
Features
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This is a APP for the four axis aircraft control via WiFi protocol This APP function: 1.Remote control the four axis aircraft by the iPhone/iPad/iPod. 2.Display the real-time video which taken by the camera on the aircraft,video data transmitted via 2.4G WiFi protocol. 3.Take the photo and video record on the iPhone/iPad/iPod. 4.Support 720P

About

RC FPV

Control your toy plane's flight using WiFi transmission. Capture photos and videos, and perform various operations. Get started on your fun flight adventure.

Highlights
  • WiFi flight control
  • Photography
  • Video recording
  • Toy operation
  • Easy connection
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This APP controls the flight of the toy plane through WIFI transmission technology, supports photographing, video, watching and other functions, and can perform various operations on the toy. Please refer to the help page for details. Get started on your fun trip!

Screenshots

RC2 screens
RC FPV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RC at 5.0 against RC FPV's 2.4. RC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). RC FPV's advantage is ratings volume (511 vs 3) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RC FPV has 511 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RC ships an update every 3 months, RC FPV every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RC versus RC FPV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRCRC FPV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better2.4 (511 ratings)
Positive reviews—17.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3511 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFINECO SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTDshenzhen cooingdv technology co.,ltd.

Customer experience

RC

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RC FPV

All ratings511 ratings
Positive32.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative61.3%
Written reviews512 reviews
Positive17.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative74.0%

Bugs and requests

RC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

RC FPV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when connecting to drone WiFi
  • Camera doesn't work even when connected
  • Controls unresponsive or don't work as expected
  • Frequent disconnections between app and drone

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add one-click take off and landing
  • Improve camera quality
  • Add ability to save and share photos/videos
  • Provide instructions in multiple languages

In-app purchases

None

RC

No in-app purchases

None

RC FPV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RC free?
RC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RC FPV free?
RC FPV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RC or RC FPV?
RC is rated higher. RC averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while RC FPV averages 2.4 from 511 ratings.
Do RC or RC FPV have ads?
RC FPV shows ads; RC does not.
Which is updated more often, RC or RC FPV?
RC ships an update every 3 months, and RC FPV every 4 weeks. Most recently, RC was updated on November 13, 2026 and RC FPV on November 13, 2026.

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