Mi Drone vs MIDRONE 420
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mi Drone
Control your drone with a real-time map and flight parameters. Capture stunning photos and videos with its HD camera. Enjoy automated flight modes and advanced safety features for a seamless aerial experience.
- Real-time map and flight parameters
- HD camera for photos and videos
- Automated flight modes (Orbit, Dronie, Tap-fly, Waypoints)
- Safety systems (GPS, Return to Home, Auto hover)
- Flight record tracking
- Photo sharing
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Connect our App with Mi Drone hardware, explore new perspectives at your fingertips. Enjoy the flight and record beautiful moments! Main features: 1. Real-time map view and flight parameters 2. HD camera to take photos and videos 3. Convenient shortcuts for Take Off, Land, Return to Home, Orbit Flight, Dronie Flight, Tap-fly Flight, Waypoints Flight 4. Multiple safety system include GPS tracking, Return to Home when low battery, Return to Home when disconnected, Auto hover at No Fly Zone 5. Flight records include distance, minutes, times 6. Photo sharing to Facebook, Twitter and WeChat
MIDRONE 420
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MI Drone 420 is a UAV toy control app. App communicates with UAV via WiFi. The video data collected by the real-time transmission device is displayed on the mobile phone. While previewing the UAV screen, the App can also control the UAV to fly. Various auxiliary functions are provided on the App, users can experience the excitement and fun of flying. The app's photo and video functions allow users to easily save the beautiful scenery at high altitude.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mi Drone at 8.0 against MIDRONE 420's 12.0. On price, update cadence, 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.
| Parameter | Mi Drone | MIDRONE 420 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (56 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 6.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 56 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beijing FIMI Technology CO.,LTD | Top Sunshine Technology Co.,Ltd. |
Bugs and requests
Mi Drone
Reported bugs
8 issues- App does not work with iOS 13 and later versions
- Login failed errors
- Cannot connect drone to iPhone
- App crashes on opening
- Remote control not pairing with iPhone
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- Wi-Fi or USB connection issues on newer iOS
- Face recognition login not working
- App not updated for years
Requested features
4 requests- Update the app for new iOS versions
- Add Russian language support
- Implement Bluetooth connection instead of direct app installation
- Provide ongoing app support and updates
MIDRONE 420
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mi Drone
No in-app purchases
MIDRONE 420
No in-app purchases
