# DRONE GO vs RC FPV

The clearest difference is ads: DRONE GO at none against RC FPV's shown. DRONE GO also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 18%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). RC FPV's advantage is ratings volume (501 vs 3). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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 — 2.3 for DRONE GO against 2.4 for RC FPV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RC FPV has 501 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of DRONE GO's written reviews are positive against 18% of RC FPV's.

DRONE GO ships an update every 2 weeks, RC FPV every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DRONE GO | RC FPV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-go/id1190755802/reviews) | **[2.4 (501 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rc-fpv/id1532634846/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **501** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 17.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 38 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Guangdong Syma Model Aircraft Industrial Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042542898) | [shenzhen cooingdv technology co.,ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255741645) |

## What reviewers say

### DRONE GO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-go/id1190755802)

This application allows users to view real-time video transmissions from a drone via WiFi. It supports taking snapshots, recording videos, and browsing captured files directly from the device.

**Highlights:** Real-time WiFi video transmission, FPV (First Person View), Snapshot functionality, Video recording, File browsing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### RC FPV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rc-fpv/id1532634846)

Control your toy plane via WiFi, capturing photos and videos in real-time. This app allows for various operational controls to enhance your flying experience and embark on a fun journey.

**Highlights:** WiFi flight control, Photography, Video recording, Real-time viewing, Toy plane operation

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to connect
- 👍 Works well with drone
- 🚀 Connects quickly to WiFi
- 👍 Good for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes when connecting to WiFi
- 🐛 Camera doesn't work
- 🐛 Controls don't function properly
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when connecting to drone WiFi
- Camera doesn't work even when connected
- Controls unresponsive or don't work as expected
- Frequent disconnections between app and drone

**Requested features**

- Add one-click take off and landing
- Improve camera quality
- Add ability to save and share photos/videos
- Provide instructions in multiple languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DRONE GO free?

DRONE GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RC FPV free?

RC FPV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DRONE GO or RC FPV?

RC FPV is rated higher. DRONE GO averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while RC FPV averages 2.4 from 501 ratings.

### Do DRONE GO or RC FPV have ads?

RC FPV shows ads; DRONE GO does not.

### Which is updated more often, DRONE GO or RC FPV?

DRONE GO ships an update every 2 weeks, and RC FPV every 4 weeks. Most recently, DRONE GO was updated on October 7, 2026 and RC FPV on October 17, 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.*