SpeedyBee App vs PhoneStage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpeedyBee App
This application allows wireless configuration of flight controller parameters via Bluetooth. It supports various flight controller firmwares and enables quick adjustments in the field without needing a laptop. Connect your mobile device to your flight controller and tune settings on the go.
- Wireless flight controller parameter settings
- Bluetooth connectivity to flight control boards
- Supports Betaflight, iNav, and Butterflight firmware
- Field configuration without a laptop
- Automatic Bluetooth module activation/deactivation
- Firmware update capability
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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.
PhoneStage
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PhoneStage brings live screen sharing into an interactive 3D presentation in your browser. Connect your device to PhoneStage Viewer in a computer browser on the same local network. Scan the QR code or enter the connection details, approve the browser, and start the system screen broadcast. The Viewer displays your live screen inside an adjustable 3D device model and follows its orientation. Use PhoneStage to: • Demonstrate app features and explain each step • Present tutorials, lessons, and product walkthroughs • Rotate and tilt your device to move the 3D model • Manage trusted browsers and remove access at any time Screen content is sent directly between your device and the connected Viewer over your local network. No account, in-app purchase, or subscription is required. You can stop sharing at any time using the system screen-recording control. Requirements PhoneStage is a companion app for PhoneStage Viewer and works with iPhone. Open the Viewer in a compatible browser on a Mac connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the sending device. PhoneStage is independently developed and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Apple.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SpeedyBee App at 15.0 against PhoneStage's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | SpeedyBee App | PhoneStage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (120 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 120 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 292 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 珠海市快蜂科技有限公司 | 胜天 何 |
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
PhoneStage
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SpeedyBee App
No in-app purchases
PhoneStage
No in-app purchases









