SJ RC vs Deerc FPV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SJ RC
Control a toy quadrocopter using Wi-Fi and receive real-time video feedback. This application allows for direct manipulation of drone functions.
- Quadrocopter control via Wi-Fi
- Real-time video transfer
- Drone operation
- Live video feed
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A toy quadrocopter control by wifi with video transfer real time.
Deerc FPV
Control a toy quadrocopter using your device via WiFi. Stream real-time video directly from the drone to your screen for an immersive flying experience.
- WiFi quadrocopter control
- Real-time video transfer
- FPV experience
- Drone piloting
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A toy quadrocopter control by wifi with video transfer real time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Deerc FPV at 257 against SJ RC's 6. On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.2 for SJ RC against 3.3 for Deerc FPV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deerc FPV has 257 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SJ RC ships an update monthly, Deerc FPV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SJ RC | Deerc FPV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (6 ratings) | 3.3 (257 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 34.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 257 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guangdong Shiji Technology Co.,Ltd. | Xiamen Huoshiquan Import & Export CO., LTD |
Customer experience
SJ RC
Deerc FPV
Bugs and requests
SJ RC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Deerc FPV
Reported bugs
11 issues- App won't connect to drone WiFi network
- White/blank screen when launching app
- Camera feed not displaying
- On-screen control buttons non-functional
- App crashes when accessing photo/video gallery
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- Video freezing during flight
- App crashes on startup
- Incompatibility with newer iPhone models (iPhone 15, iPhone 13, iPhone X)
- Drone loses connection during flight
- Video/photos not saving properly
- Trimming controls missing from interface
Requested features
7 requests- Battery percentage indicator
- WiFi signal strength meter
- One-button gyro recalibration
- Range indicator display
- Xbox/PlayStation controller support
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- Better setup instructions in-app
- Improved documentation and user guides
In-app purchases
SJ RC
No in-app purchases
Deerc FPV
No in-app purchases
