HD vs TELLO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HD
Control a toy aircraft using your mobile device via WiFi. Capture photos and videos, record footage, and take selfies. Experience flight control through gravity induction and access an operation menu for guidance.
- WiFi video transmission
- Mobile phone flight control
- Photo and video capture
- Selfie mode
- Gravity induction control
- Operation instruction menu
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The software adopts WIFI video diagram transmission technology and controls the status of toy aircraft through wireless WIFI transmission technology. Function: 1. The mobile phone controls the flight of the aircraft through wireless WIFI 2. Mobile phone can take photos, record videos, take selfies, view photos and video 3. Control the flight of the aircraft through gravity induction 4. Use the operation instruction menu to introduce how to operate the software
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TELLO at 3.3 against HD's 2.4. TELLO also leads on ratings volume (799 vs 25) and review sentiment (31% vs 23%). HD's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TELLO holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TELLO has 799 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of HD's written reviews are positive against 31% of TELLO's.
HD ships an update weekly, TELLO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HD | TELLO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (25 ratings) | 3.3 (799 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | 31.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 25 | 799 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Yilushi Technology Co.,ltd | Shenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
HD
TELLO
Bugs and requests
HD
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
HD
No in-app purchases
TELLO
No in-app purchases
