J vs TELLO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
J
Control a quadrotor aircraft using your iPhone or iPad. View real-time video from the aircraft's camera and capture photos or record videos directly to your device.
- Remote aircraft control
- Real-time video streaming
- Photo capture
- Video recording
- Media storage
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This is a APP for the four quadrotor aircraft control via WiFi protocol This APP function: 1.Remote control the four quadrotor aircraft by iPhone/iPad/iPod. 2.Display the real-time video which taken by the camera on the aircraft ,video data transmitted via 2.4G WiFi protocol. 3.Take the photo and video record on iPhone/iPad/iPod J-UFO 是一款通过手机操控四轴飞行器的APP，你可以通过手机端随时观看无人机拍摄的实时视频，也可保存图片或录制视频以备未来查看。 详细功能说明： 1. 在手机或者平板电脑端遥控四轴飞行器。 2. 在手机或平板电脑界面实时查看四轴飞行器上面的摄像头拍摄的视频画面。 3. 随时保存截屏图片或者录制小视频。截屏图片及录制视频的存档。
TELLO
This app makes flying a drone incredibly easy and fun. It offers intuitive controls for beginners, allowing you to launch, perform aerial stunts, and capture videos with simple gestures. Enjoy a first-person view with VR compatibility and precise control options.
- Intuitive UI for easy start
- Throw & Go launch
- 8D Flips for aerial stunts
- Bounce Mode for automatic flight
- EZ Shots for short video recording
- Electronic Image Stabilization
- VR Headset Compatibility
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Feel the Fun！ We set out to build the most fun drone ever, and we came up with Tello. Get yourself a Tello to find out just how awesome flying can be! -Tello App Getting started is extra easy with the Tello app’s friendly UI. - Throw & Go Start flying by simply tossing Tello into the air. - 8D Flips Slide on screen to perform cool aerial stunts. -Bounce Mode Tello flies up and down from your hand automatically. -EZ Shots Record coordinated short videos with Circle, 360, and Up & Away. -Electronic Image Stabilization Capture consistently clear images. -VR Headset Compatibility Fly with a breathtaking first-person view. -720p HD Transmission -Bluetooth Controller Compatibility Precise control for unforgettable experiences.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TELLO at 3.3 against J's 2.9. TELLO also leads on ratings volume (798 vs 10) and review sentiment (31% vs 20%). J's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TELLO holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TELLO has 798 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of J's written reviews are positive against 31% of TELLO's.
J ships an update monthly, TELLO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | J | TELLO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (10 ratings) | 3.3 (798 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 31.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 798 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Junshixin Technology Co., Ltd | Shenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
J
TELLO
Bugs and requests
J
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
TELLO
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when trying to view photos/videos
- Connectivity issues, drone disconnects mid-flight
- App not compatible with latest iOS versions
- Firmware update issues
Requested features
4 requests- Return to home function
- Percentage battery indicator
- Customizable controls
- Panorama mode
In-app purchases
J
No in-app purchases
TELLO
No in-app purchases
