# Drone Start vs RCFPV App

Drone Start and RCFPV App both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 41% of Drone Start's written reviews are positive against 29% of RCFPV App's. Drone Start also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). RCFPV App's advantage is ratings volume (246 vs 48). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drone Start sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and RCFPV App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Drone Start against 4.2 for RCFPV App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RCFPV App has 246 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Drone Start's written reviews are positive against 29% of RCFPV App's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drone Start | RCFPV App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-start/id1214900467/reviews) | **[4.2 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rcfpv-app-go-fly-for-drones/id6502438448/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **246** |
| Positive reviews | **41.4% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 120 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neil Faulkner](https://appshunter.io/developer/527056831) | [VQF Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745479455) |

## What reviewers say

### Drone Start

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-start/id1214900467)

This app provides advanced flight checks and planning for drones, ensuring safe takeoffs and operations. It analyzes weather, GPS, battery health, and local airspace conditions, while also offering detailed flight route planning with elevation and wind data.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive pre-flight safety checks, Detailed flight route planning, Real-time drone battery and sensor monitoring, Weather, GPS, and airspace analysis, No-fly zone and wind map visualization, Daily FlyCast notifications, Intelligent Return To Home height calculation

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Professional Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


### RCFPV App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rcfpv-app-go-fly-for-drones/id6502438448)

Control your drone with your iPhone, stream live video, and explore new perspectives with 360° views. Plan your flights with integrated weather forecasts. A free version offers basic features, with a PRO membership unlocking advanced controls and ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** 360° Flyover views, Real-time drone control, Live camera streaming, Integrated weather forecasting, Flight planning tools, Ad-free PRO membership

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RCFPV PRO Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| RCFPV PRO Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drone Start free?

Drone Start is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RCFPV App free?

RCFPV App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drone Start or RCFPV App?

RCFPV App is rated higher. Drone Start averages 4.1 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while RCFPV App averages 4.2 from 246 ratings.

### Do Drone Start or RCFPV App have ads?

Neither Drone Start nor RCFPV App shows ads.

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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.*