# SidePilot vs TBS Agent M

The clearest difference is price: TBS Agent M at Free against SidePilot's $13.99. TBS Agent M also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 57%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). SidePilot's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (103 vs 8). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

TBS Agent M is free to download; SidePilot costs $13.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for SidePilot against 4.0 for TBS Agent M. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SidePilot has 103 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of SidePilot's written reviews are positive against 71% of TBS Agent M's.

SidePilot ships an update every 6 weeks, TBS Agent M every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SidePilot | TBS Agent M |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $13.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidepilot/id1138193193/reviews) | **[4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbs-agent-m/id1533365662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **103** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#175** | — |
| Size | 117 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tom Brereton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137848787) | [TBS Avionics Co Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447199196) |

## What reviewers say

### SidePilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidepilot/id1138193193)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This portable ground station app connects to ArduPilot drones via WiFi, Bluetooth, or cellular. It provides real-time drone data, waypoint management, and advanced flight modes like Follow Me and Orbit. It also includes ADSB integration and live video streaming capabilities.

**Highlights:** Real-time drone telemetry display, Waypoint and geofence creation, ADSB aircraft integration, Follow Me and Orbit flight modes, Live video streaming, Parameter editing and calibration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Keeps 3DR Solo flying
- 👍 Works better than original app
- 👍 Drone runs more stable
- 👍 Great for flying Solo
- 👍 Revived dormant Solo

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Does not connect to drone
- 🐛 No video feed
- 🐛 Firmware update issues

**Reported bugs**

- App does not connect to drone
- No video feed from GoPro
- Firmware update failures
- Controller not pairing
- Drone stuck in 'waiting for Solo' state

**Requested features**

- French language option
- Ability to update Solo 3DR
- Fix GoPro control issues
- Fix compass calibration errors
- Add support for GoPro video settings in air


### TBS Agent M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbs-agent-m/id1533365662)

This mobile tool connects wirelessly to TBS Cloud-enabled devices for real-time configuration of settings. It can be used with or without an internet connection, offering flexibility for managing your TBS products.

**Highlights:** Wireless device configuration, Real-time setting adjustments, Offline connectivity support, TBS Cloud integration, Mobile companion tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SidePilot free?

SidePilot costs $13.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TBS Agent M free?

TBS Agent M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SidePilot or TBS Agent M?

TBS Agent M is rated higher. SidePilot averages 3.9 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while TBS Agent M averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do SidePilot or TBS Agent M have ads?

Neither SidePilot nor TBS Agent M shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SidePilot or TBS Agent M?

SidePilot ships an update every 6 weeks, and TBS Agent M every 5 months. Most recently, SidePilot was updated on October 21, 2026 and TBS Agent M on October 1, 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.*