Comparison

SpeedyBee App vs Astral

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

Head to head
About

SpeedyBee App

This application allows users to adjust flight controller parameters wirelessly via Bluetooth. It supports various flight controller firmwares and requires a compatible mobile device. Easily configure your drone's settings on the go.

Highlights
  • Wireless flight controller parameter adjustment
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Supports Betaflight, iNav, and Butterflight
  • Automatic Bluetooth activation/deactivation (with SpeedyBee adapter)
  • Mobile device configuration
Features
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SpeedyBee is an Appllication for Flight controller parameters settings. Communication between mobile devices and flight control boards can be achieved through Bluetooth, you can use mobile devices to set the parameters of the flight controller.Any Bluetooth module compatible with your mobile device can be used, but if using the SpeedyBee Bluetooth-UART Adapter, this Bluetooth module will deactivate and activate automatically according to the status of the drone(armed/disarmed), no Bluetooth signal interference during the flight. Flight Controller Requirements: Betaflight firmware version ≥ 3.1.0 iNav FC version ≥ 1.8.1 Butterflight firmware version ≥ 3.1.0 System Requirements : iOS 13.0+ Instructions for use: 1.Connect the Bluetooth PCB with the UART interface of the Flight Controller, or use the flight controller integrated  Bluetooth. 2.Open the Betaflight Configurator, on the Ports tab, open the Configuration/MSP port of the Bluetooth PCB, for the Bluettooth module of BLE4.0, 19200 is the recommended baud rate value. 3.Open the APP, connect the Flight Controller via Bluetooth, and you can adjust the parameters now.

About

Astral

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Build, deploy, and manage fleets of autonomous drones in real-time using Astral’s powerful and highly customizable technology. Astral is the revolutionary mobile command center designed for drone enthusiasts and professionals alike. The Astral app transforms your mobile device into a powerful control hub for your autonomous drones, offering seamless integration, real-time monitoring, and an immersive flying experience. KEY FEATURES - Compatible with any PX4 and ArduPilot drone - Real-time app deployment to one or many drones - Built in obstacle avoidance - Plug and play modularity - imagine then configure your drones with any number of hardware attachments and features - Deploy autonomous drones and apps to perform any number of tasks without manual intervention - Real-time GPS tracking on interactive maps - Command your drone(s) with your voice - speak real-time instructions via Astral’s speech interface - AI integration - LLM and powerful trained sets to get your solution quickly off the ground - Flight log access and management - Live video streaming - Run app simulations via our Simulator tool and test before you fly - Utilize 4G networks to extend your reach and options With Astral you can: ONBOARD WITH SIMPLICITY Effortlessly onboard any PX4 or ArduPilot compatible drone. Our user-friendly interface ensures a smooth setup, allowing you to launch one or many drones airborne in no time. BUILD AND INSTALL APPS ON YOUR OWN - OR ASTRAL - DRONES Purchase a pre-configured Astral quadcopter from our website or unlock your existing drone's capabilities by choosing from a variety of pre-configured apps directly from the Astral mobile app or build your own starting with our code examples in GitHub. Whether it's for mapping, photography, or data analysis, Astral provides the building blocks needed to tune your drone's functionality to suit your specific needs. REAL-TIME FLIGHT MONITORING Stay connected to your drone's every move with live tracking. Our app displays in real-time your drone's position on a detailed map, and your drone’s logs, giving you the confidence to fly in various environments. Track altitude, speed, and battery status to ensure a safe and efficient flight. LIVE VIDEO STREAMING Utilize Astral’s powerful and efficient live video streaming capabilities to experience your drone's perspective in real-time, capturing breathtaking views and critical visual information as it happens. Whether you're flying for fun, managing a fleet for your business, or conducting critical research, Astral is your go-to solution for deploying, managing and monitoring your drones. Join us in the skies and experience the future of drone flight today!

Screenshots

SpeedyBee App4 screens
Astral4 screens

Verdict

The call

SpeedyBee App and Astral are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SpeedyBee App versus Astral: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedyBee AppAstral
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (121 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings121 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size295 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer珠海市快蜂科技有限公司ASTRAL TECHNOLOGY CORP

Bugs and requests

SpeedyBee App

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes on startup (iOS 13-17)
  • Crashes when saving settings
  • Crashes when accessing Blackbox tab
  • Crashes when entering CLI commands
  • Crashes when selecting motors in Betaflight
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  • Crashes when accessing OSD configurator
  • Landscape mode not working on iOS
  • Bluetooth connection drops frequently
  • Cannot connect to certain flight controllers
  • Settings not saving properly
  • Settings lost when switching between devices
  • Mode range settings unreachable on screen
  • Garbled CLI output
  • Adapter bricking after failed connection
  • Password prompt for SpeedyBee adapter
  • White screen on app launch
  • Not compatible with latest firmware versions
  • Blackbox file crashes app
  • WiFi connection fails for firmware updates
  • App doesn't recognize saved PID settings from PC

Requested features

15 requests
  • INAV 8.0+ support (most requested)
  • USB-C/OTG cable connection support
  • Wired connection option for iOS
  • PID Toolbox integration
  • Blackbox log reading improvements
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  • ExpressLRS WiFi connectivity
  • BLHeli_32 ESC support
  • Advanced tuning tabs for INAV
  • Landscape mode fix for iOS
  • Dark mode option
  • French language translation
  • Russian language support
  • Chinese language support
  • Backup functionality for iOS
  • Map layer rendering for missions

Astral

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SpeedyBee App

No in-app purchases

None

Astral

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpeedyBee App free?
SpeedyBee App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Astral free?
Astral is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SpeedyBee App or Astral have ads?
Neither SpeedyBee App nor Astral shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpeedyBee App or Astral?
SpeedyBee App ships an update every 2 weeks, and Astral every 2 weeks. Most recently, SpeedyBee App was updated on October 29, 2026 and Astral on October 3, 2026.

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