# HS vs Dronelink Flight

The clearest difference is rating: Dronelink Flight at 4.7 against HS's 4.1. Dronelink Flight also leads on ratings volume (564 vs 32) and review sentiment (60% vs 47%). HS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dronelink Flight sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. HS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dronelink Flight holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dronelink Flight has 564 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of HS's written reviews are positive against 60% of Dronelink Flight's.

HS ships an update every 4 weeks, Dronelink Flight every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HS | Dronelink Flight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hs-d2/id1238638207/reviews) | **[4.7 (564 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dronelink-flight/id1451684056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **564** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **60.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HOLY STONE TECHNOLOGY Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471499018) | [Dronelink](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451684100) |

## What reviewers say

### HS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hs-d2/id1238638207)

Control a toy quadrocopter in real-time using your device. Stream live video directly from the drone to your screen.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi quadrocopter control, Real-time video transfer, Live video streaming, Device control

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dronelink Flight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dronelink-flight/id1451684056)

Automate drone flights for mapping, inspections, and more with advanced mission planning and execution tools. Supports leading drone brands and offers manual flight control in the free version, with automated features available via paid plans.

**Highlights:** Automated mission planning, Waypoint and orbit flights, Vertical mapping and inspections, 3D mission preview, Real-time flight adjustments, Cross-device mission sync

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter | $34.99 | per month |
| Growth | $69.99 | per month |
| Premium (Basic Upgrade) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Basic | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $59.99 | one-time |
| Elite (Premium Upgrade) | $59.99 | one-time |
| Elite (Basic Upgrade) | $89.99 | one-time |
| Elite | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great tool
- 🚀 Extensive functionality
- 🚀 Impressive software
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Awesome app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't connect
- 🐛 Functional but too many limits for the cost
- 🐛 Overpriced
- 🐛 DOESNT WORK
- 🐛 Constant crashing

**Reported bugs**

- Constant crashing
- Made my DJI Mavic Mini crash
- Not working
- Unreliable and not safe or trustworthy
- Unable to set up an account

**Requested features**

- Add Ruko F11gim compatibility
- Will your app support the DJI Avata 2?
- Why not supporter mini 3 pro and mini 4 pro


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HS free?

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

### Is Dronelink Flight free?

Dronelink Flight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HS or Dronelink Flight?

Dronelink Flight is rated higher. HS averages 4.1 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Dronelink Flight averages 4.7 from 564 ratings.

### Do HS or Dronelink Flight have ads?

Neither HS nor Dronelink Flight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HS or Dronelink Flight?

HS ships an update every 4 weeks, and Dronelink Flight every 6 weeks. Most recently, HS was updated on October 20, 2026 and Dronelink Flight on October 20, 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.*