Comparison

HSS2 FPV vs Propel 1890

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

Head to head
About

HSS2 FPV

Control a toy quadrocopter using your device over Wi-Fi. Stream real-time video directly from the drone for an immersive flying experience.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi quadrocopter control
  • Real-time video transfer
  • Drone piloting
  • FPV experience
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A toy quadrocopter control by wifi with video transfer real time.

About

Propel 1890

Control a four-axis aircraft remotely using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod. View real-time video from the aircraft's camera and capture photos or videos directly from your device. Supports VR functionality and continuous or delayed photo capture.

Highlights
  • Remote aircraft control
  • Real-time FPV video
  • Photo and video recording
  • VR function support
  • Continuous/delayed photo capture
Features
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This is a APP for the four axis aircraft control via WiFi protocol This APP function: 1.Remote control the four axis aircraft by iPhone/iPad/iPod. 2.Display the real-time video which taken by the camera on the aircraft,video data transmitted via 2.4G WiFi protocol. 3.Take the photo and video record on iPhone/iPad/iPod. 4.Support VR function 5.Support continuous taking photo and delay taking photo

Screenshots

HSS2 FPV2 screens
Propel 18902 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HSS2 FPV at 3.9 against Propel 1890's 3.3. HSS2 FPV also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 34%). Propel 1890's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 10.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

HSS2 FPV holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 157 and 238 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of HSS2 FPV's written reviews are positive against 34% of Propel 1890's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HSS2 FPV ships an update every 2 months, Propel 1890 every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HSS2 FPV versus Propel 1890: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHSS2 FPVPropel 1890
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (157 ratings) — better3.3 (238 ratings)
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews — better33.9% of reviews
Number of ratings157238 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHOLY STONE TECHNOLOGY Co.,Ltd.AMAX INDUSTRIAL GROUP CHINA CO LTD

Customer experience

HSS2 FPV

All ratings156 ratings
Positive69.9%
Neutral10.3%
Negative19.9%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral14.6%
Negative31.3%

Propel 1890

All ratings238 ratings
Positive54.2%
Neutral8.4%
Negative37.4%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive33.9%
Neutral8.5%
Negative57.6%

Bugs and requests

HSS2 FPV

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App not connecting to drone
  • App not connecting via Wi-Fi
  • App only working for Android
  • App bug with location services
  • App not connecting with iPhones
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  • App not working with iPhone 12
  • App out of date
  • No connection with iPhones
  • Cannot get video to display on phone
  • No connection
  • Kein Videobild seit Appupdate
  • Akkustatus permanent leer

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add screen rotation option
  • Link to website for button explanations
  • Add percentage to charging bar
  • More support and instructions for icons
  • Explain how to do flips with app controller
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  • Safer emergency stop feature

Propel 1890

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HSS2 FPV

No in-app purchases

None

Propel 1890

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HSS2 FPV free?
HSS2 FPV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Propel 1890 free?
Propel 1890 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HSS2 FPV or Propel 1890?
HSS2 FPV is rated higher. HSS2 FPV averages 3.9 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Propel 1890 averages 3.3 from 238 ratings.
Do HSS2 FPV or Propel 1890 have ads?
Neither HSS2 FPV nor Propel 1890 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HSS2 FPV or Propel 1890?
HSS2 FPV ships an update every 2 months, and Propel 1890 every 3 months. Most recently, HSS2 FPV was updated on November 3, 2026 and Propel 1890 on November 3, 2026.

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