SYMA GO vs TELLO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SYMA GO
Stream real-time video from your device via WiFi. Capture photos and record videos directly from the feed. Browse and manage your recorded files with ease.
- Real-time video transmission
- FPV functionality
- Snapshot capture
- Video recording
- File browsing
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The real-time video transmission are connected through WiFi. Function: ( FPV ) 1. snapshot 2. video record 3. file browsing
TELLO
This app makes flying a drone incredibly easy and fun. It offers intuitive controls for beginners, allowing you to launch, perform aerial stunts, and capture videos with simple gestures. Enjoy a first-person view with VR compatibility and precise control options.
- Intuitive UI for easy start
- Throw & Go launch
- 8D Flips for aerial stunts
- Bounce Mode for automatic flight
- EZ Shots for short video recording
- Electronic Image Stabilization
- VR Headset Compatibility
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Feel the Fun！ We set out to build the most fun drone ever, and we came up with Tello. Get yourself a Tello to find out just how awesome flying can be! -Tello App Getting started is extra easy with the Tello app’s friendly UI. - Throw & Go Start flying by simply tossing Tello into the air. - 8D Flips Slide on screen to perform cool aerial stunts. -Bounce Mode Tello flies up and down from your hand automatically. -EZ Shots Record coordinated short videos with Circle, 360, and Up & Away. -Electronic Image Stabilization Capture consistently clear images. -VR Headset Compatibility Fly with a breathtaking first-person view. -720p HD Transmission -Bluetooth Controller Compatibility Precise control for unforgettable experiences.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SYMA GO at 3.5 against TELLO's 3.3. SYMA GO also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 31%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). TELLO's advantage is ratings volume (798 vs 89). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
SYMA GO holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TELLO has 798 ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of SYMA GO's written reviews are positive against 31% of TELLO's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SYMA GO | TELLO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (89 ratings) — better | 3.3 (798 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews — better | 31.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 89 | 798 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guangdong Syma Model Aircraft Industrial Co., Ltd | Shenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
SYMA GO
TELLO
User reviews
SYMA GO
From 89 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good app for drone
- 👍 Works well for X23W
- 👍 Good quality video/photos
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Decent app for Syma drone
Room to improve
- 🐛 Cannot launch video on iPhone 12
- 🐛 Cannot hear audio in recorded video
- 🐛 Recorded video disappears
- 🐛 Does not record video
- 🐛 Cannot use camera
TELLO
From 798 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to fly
- 📸 Good camera quality
- 🎢 Fun flight modes
- 🤖 Stable flight
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes during video recording
- 🔋 Short battery life
- 🔌 No charger included
- 🤔 Settings not saved
Bugs and requests
SYMA GO
Reported bugs
39 issues- Cannot launch video on iPhone 12
- Cannot hear audio in recorded video
- Recorded video disappears
- Does not record video
- Cannot use camera
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- Controls are trash
- Does not provide correct WiFi
- Cannot control motors
- Cannot see through camera
- Does not connect to drone
- Disconnected, lost drone
- App reverts to Chinese
- No control over motors
- App closes when recording video
- Video records in segments
- Audio lags behind video
- Does not connect to drone
- Cannot control motors
- App disconnects drone
- Software doesn't work
- Video feed has delay
- App is in Chinese
- Cannot connect to drone
- Does not connect to iPhone 6
- Does not connect
- Cannot control motors
- Cannot fly drone with app
- App disconnects drone
- No drone control
- App doesn't work
- Cannot connect to phone
- Only FPV and record video
- App is trash
- Does not connect
- Basic bugs
- App crashing when saving video
- Bottom menu bar not showing
- Video playback issues
- Audio sync issues
Requested features
20 requests- Add Russian language
- Add 3D FPV
- Improve connection stability
- Fix video playback issues
- Improve camera functionality
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- Add GPS tracking for lost drones
- Improve app controls
- Provide clear instructions
- Fix motor control issues
- Fix WiFi connection issues
- Add more language options
- Fix video saving issues
- Improve video recording quality
- Fix audio sync issues
- Add ability to control drone movement via app
- Fix app crashing when saving video
- Fix bottom menu bar display
- Make connection easier
- Improve compatibility with older iOS versions
- Add instructions on where photos/videos are saved
TELLO
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when trying to view photos/videos
- Connectivity issues, drone disconnects mid-flight
- App not compatible with latest iOS versions
- Firmware update issues
Requested features
4 requests- Return to home function
- Percentage battery indicator
- Customizable controls
- Panorama mode
In-app purchases
SYMA GO
No in-app purchases
TELLO
No in-app purchases
