# Pluto Controller vs Remote Pilot Ground School

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Pilot Ground School at 4.7 against Pluto Controller's 4.0. Remote Pilot Ground School also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (314 vs 8). Pluto Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (14 vs 17.1). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Pilot Ground School sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Pluto Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote Pilot Ground School holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Pilot Ground School has 314 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Pluto Controller's written reviews are positive against 73% of Remote Pilot Ground School's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pluto Controller ships an update every 2 months, Remote Pilot Ground School fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pluto Controller | Remote Pilot Ground School |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pluto-controller/id1173323776/reviews) | **[4.7 (314 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-pilot-ground-school/id1214016993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **314** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 72.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14** | 17.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drona Aviation Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173323775) | [Aeroapps Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/923860276) |

## What reviewers say

### Pluto Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pluto-controller/id1173323776)

Control a DIY nano-drone with your smartphone. Features include pilot-friendly controls, automated flight, HD camera streaming, and diagnostic tools. Create a pilot profile to track and share your flight stats.

**Highlights:** Pilot-friendly flight controls, Automated take-off and flip maneuvers, HD streaming and camera functions, Pilot profile with in-flight stats, Drone diagnosis and calibration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remote Pilot Ground School

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-pilot-ground-school/id1214016993)

Prepare for your FAA Remote Pilot exam with comprehensive drone ground school lessons and over 500 practice questions. Track your progress, focus on weak areas, and take simulated exams. Access content on any device with lifetime updates.

**Highlights:** 10 hours of lesson content, Over 500 practice questions, Targeted practice sessions, Simulated FAA exams, Detailed explanations with images, Lifetime access and updates, Cross-device syncing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drone Ground School Trial | Free | one-time |
| Plus access for this course | $49.99 | one-time |
| Premium access for this course | $89.99 | one-time |
| Premium access for this course | $139.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pluto Controller free?

Pluto Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote Pilot Ground School free?

Remote Pilot Ground School is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pluto Controller or Remote Pilot Ground School?

Remote Pilot Ground School is rated higher. Pluto Controller averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Remote Pilot Ground School averages 4.7 from 314 ratings.

### Do Pluto Controller or Remote Pilot Ground School have ads?

Neither Pluto Controller nor Remote Pilot Ground School shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pluto Controller or Remote Pilot Ground School?

Pluto Controller ships an update every 2 months, and Remote Pilot Ground School fortnightly. Most recently, Pluto Controller was updated on September 13, 2026 and Remote Pilot Ground School on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*