Comparison

Hover Camera vs TELLO

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

Head to head
About

Hover Camera

Control your flying camera with an intuitive interface for breathtaking aerial photos and videos. Features autonomous following, gesture control, and multiple flight modes for effortless capture of activities like running, cycling, and group shots.

Highlights
  • Intuitive UI
  • Owner Mode (Autonomous Following)
  • Gesture Control
  • Activity Tracking (Running, Cycling)
  • Group Photo Mode
  • 360 Spin & Orbit Capture
  • Multiple Flight Control Modes
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Pair your Hover Camera Passport with the OFFICIAL Hover Camera app now to see the world from a new, breathtaking point-of-view. The Hover Camera App gets a fresh, easy-to-use and intuitive interface, making it even easier to operate your flying camera right out-of-the-box. With a new UI, your experience is more autonomous and tailored for specific activities including running, group photos, and even biking. With the addition of Owner Mode and gesture control, the update also empowers you to take photos with the flying camera completely hands-free, just like your personal photographer. Once you scan your face onto Hover Camera Passport, just toss it into the air, leave your phone in your pocket, and Hover Camera Passport will take care of the rest. Flying a camera drone has never been this easy. You’re just a download away from finding out what Travel + Leisure, Engadget, Maxim, Mashable, and dozens of other press are raving about! Features & Benefits: Intuitive UI - A new interface is tailored to help you capture your activities, effortlessly. Owner Mode (First Step) - Release Hover Camera Passport into the air, and the flying camera will autonomously find, follow, and capture photos of you. Gesture Control - Snap photo using pre-loaded gestures. Running – By following you autonomously, remote-control free, Hover Camera Passport frees you to capture any moment while walking or running. Cycling – At an even faster speed, Hover Camera Passport will follow you along your ride. Group Photos - Finally, no one is left out when snapping a group pic! Bird’s Eye - Photos from above, a totally unique perspective. 360 Spin – Capture a 360° 'panoramic' video as Hover Camera Passport twirls around on its axis. Orbit – Hover Camera Passport locks onto you and orbits around you, so you can record a stunning moment of you in your environment. Three Flight Control Modes – Select from three modes (Classic, Joystick, and Motion) to remotely control Hover Camera Passport. Social Hub – Looking for inspiration? Check out our hub of brilliant photos taken by our users. Share yours with us now too! ABOUT Hover Camera is the world's leading consumer-friendly embedded AI-powered flying camera brand that's designed to be safe, portable, and easy-to-use. To learn more about Hover Camera Passport and the Hover Camera app, please visit our official website at www.GetHover.com. Join the Hover Camera community: Facebook: www.facebook.com/hovercamera Twitter: www.twitter.com/hovercamera Instagram: www.instagram.com/hovercameraofficial Youtube: www.youtube.com/hovercamera

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Hover Camera4 screens
TELLO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TELLO at 3.3 against Hover Camera's 2.4. TELLO also leads on ratings volume (795 vs 59). Hover Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TELLO holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TELLO has 795 ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Hover Camera's written reviews are positive against 31% of TELLO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hover Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, TELLO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hover Camera versus TELLO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHover CameraTELLO
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (59 ratings)3.3 (795 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.5% of reviews31.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59795 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Zero Zero Technology Co., Ltd.Shenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Hover Camera

All ratings59 ratings
Positive32.2%
Neutral8.5%
Negative59.3%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive29.5%
Neutral8.2%
Negative62.3%

TELLO

All ratings795 ratings
Positive55.5%
Neutral8.2%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews871 reviews
Positive31.2%
Neutral15.6%
Negative53.2%

Bugs and requests

Hover Camera

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

None

Hover Camera

No in-app purchases

None

TELLO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hover Camera free?
Hover Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TELLO free?
TELLO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hover Camera or TELLO?
TELLO is rated higher. Hover Camera averages 2.4 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while TELLO averages 3.3 from 795 ratings.
Do Hover Camera or TELLO have ads?
Neither Hover Camera nor TELLO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hover Camera or TELLO?
Hover Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and TELLO every 2 months. Most recently, Hover Camera was updated on September 6, 2026 and TELLO on September 22, 2026.

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