HTS vs TELLO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HTS
Control a four-axis aircraft and view its real-time video feed directly on your mobile device. Save captured images and record videos for later viewing. Features include fixed height, one-key takeoff/landing, and emergency stop.
- Real-time UAV video streaming
- Save pictures and record video
- Fixed height mode
- One-key takeoff and landing
- Emergency stop function
- Headless mode and 360-degree rotation
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HTS-UFO is a mobile phone APP that through the control of the four axis aircraft,you can watch the real-time video of the UAV at any time through the mobile phone,also can save the picture or record video to prepare for the future view.Major function: 1.Fixed height mode 2.A key to take off, a key landing, emergency stop 3.A key to return, the headless mode, 360 degree rotation 4.Auto save parameters, reset parameters, right hand mode
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
HTS and TELLO both sit at 3.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of HTS's written reviews are positive against 31% of TELLO's. HTS also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). TELLO's advantage is ratings volume (799 vs 15). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.2 for HTS against 3.3 for TELLO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TELLO has 799 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of HTS's written reviews are positive against 31% of TELLO's.
HTS ships an update monthly, TELLO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HTS | TELLO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (15 ratings) | 3.3 (799 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 31.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 799 — 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 | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 毅 陈 | Shenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
HTS
TELLO
Bugs and requests
HTS
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
HTS
No in-app purchases
TELLO
No in-app purchases
