SpeedyBee App vs TinyFpvTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Wireless flight controller parameter adjustment
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Supports Betaflight, iNav, and Butterflight
- Automatic Bluetooth activation/deactivation (with SpeedyBee adapter)
- Mobile device configuration
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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.
TinyFpvTimer
This app transforms your smartphone into a lap timer for FPV drone racing using only your device's camera. It offers quick setup and detailed performance data for solo training sessions, optimizing for tight indoor courses.
- Camera-based lap timing
- Plug-and-play setup
- Rapid launch in under 5 seconds
- Optimized for tight courses
- Detailed performance data
- No registration required
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TinyFpvTimer turns your phone into a FPV lap timer. Simply position your phone's camera about 1m/3ft from the start/finish gate, open the app, and go. No connections, calibrations, or accounts required. Launch in under 5 seconds and focus on flying, not setup. Optimized for micro-class whoops on tight indoor courses, TinyFpvTimer delivers reliable lap detection using only your camera. It also works seamlessly with modern digital FPV systems and handles even the fastest passes through the gate. Fly with a friend. Multiplayer lets two pilots share one gate and one phone. The timer learns what each pilot's drone looks like and calls out every lap by name, so you both get your own times out of the same session, and those laps count towards your single-player progress too. Key Features: • Plug-and-Play Timing: No extra hardware or wireless links, just your phone's camera. • Rapid Launch: From app icon to ready in under 5 seconds. • Tight Courses: Optimized for compact tracks and micro drones. • Multiplayer: Fly together on one gate, with every lap timed and called out by pilot name. • AI Lap Detection: On-device AI reads every frame for sharp, reliable lap times, and it all runs on your phone. • Detailed Performance Data: Records your fastest laps and your best streak of consecutive laps (e.g., your top 3 laps flown back to back), with per-track stats and trend graphs on the home screen. • Lap Editor: Correct a misread lap, disable one you didn't want, and check your fastest laps frame by frame. • Hands-Free Control: Start and stop a race with the play/pause button on your Bluetooth headset. • No Monthly Fees or Registration: Fully functional free version, no subscription, no sign-up. TinyFpvTimer is designed for solo training and flying with friends, giving FPV pilots clear feedback on every session. Improve your consistency, chase personal bests, and track your progress over time, all with the convenience of a single app on your phone. Download now and start timing your laps instantly!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TinyFpvTimer at 100% against SpeedyBee App's 39%. TinyFpvTimer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3). SpeedyBee App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (120 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. TinyFpvTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SpeedyBee App asks for nothing beyond the download.
TinyFpvTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeedyBee App has 120 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of SpeedyBee App's written reviews are positive against 100% of TinyFpvTimer's.
SpeedyBee App ships an update every 2 weeks, TinyFpvTimer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpeedyBee App | TinyFpvTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (120 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 120 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 292 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 珠海市快蜂科技有限公司 | ALEX ZINKNER |
Customer experience
SpeedyBee App
TinyFpvTimer
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
TinyFpvTimer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SpeedyBee App
No in-app purchases
TinyFpvTimer
- Lifetime Premium$22.99








