Comparison

Squigglish! vs TELLO

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

Head to head
About

Squigglish!

Create animated, wiggly lines on a canvas or image. Easily export your creations as videos or GIFs for sharing.

Highlights
  • Draw wiggly animated lines
  • Use on canvas or image backgrounds
  • Export as video
  • Export as GIF
  • Simple drawing tools
Features
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Draw squiggly lines that animate on top of a canvas or image. Export to videos or GIFs.

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

Squigglish!4 screens
TELLO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Squigglish! at 74% against TELLO's 31%. Squigglish! also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). TELLO's advantage is ratings volume (799 vs 12). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Squigglish! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TELLO has 799 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Squigglish!'s written reviews are positive against 31% of TELLO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squigglish! ships an update daily, TELLO every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Squigglish! versus TELLO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquigglish!TELLO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (12 ratings) — better3.3 (799 ratings)
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews — better31.2% of reviews
Number of ratings12799 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIridesic LLCShenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Squigglish!

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral21.7%
Negative4.3%

TELLO

All ratings798 ratings
Positive55.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative36.5%
Written reviews875 reviews
Positive31.2%
Neutral15.7%
Negative53.1%

Bugs and requests

Squigglish!

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

Squigglish!

No in-app purchases

None

TELLO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Squigglish! free?
Squigglish! 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, Squigglish! or TELLO?
Squigglish! is rated higher. Squigglish! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while TELLO averages 3.3 from 799 ratings.
Do Squigglish! or TELLO have ads?
Neither Squigglish! nor TELLO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Squigglish! or TELLO?
Squigglish! ships an update daily, and TELLO every 2 months. Most recently, Squigglish! was updated on November 2, 2026 and TELLO on November 2, 2026.

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