# HD vs TELLO

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | HD | TELLO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-fpv/id1294696896/reviews) | **[3.3 (799 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tello/id1330559633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **799** |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **31.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 101 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Yilushi Technology Co.,ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760309976) | [Shenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1330559632) |

## What reviewers say

### HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-fpv/id1294696896)

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.

**Highlights:** WiFi video transmission, Mobile phone flight control, Photo and video capture, Selfie mode, Gravity induction control, Operation instruction menu

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TELLO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tello/id1330559633)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to fly
- 📸 Good camera quality
- 🎢 Fun flight modes
- 🤖 Stable flight

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes during video recording
- 🔋 Short battery life
- 🔌 No charger included
- 🤔 Settings not saved

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Return to home function
- Percentage battery indicator
- Customizable controls
- Panorama mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HD free?

HD 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, HD or TELLO?

TELLO is rated higher. HD averages 2.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while TELLO averages 3.3 from 799 ratings.

### Do HD or TELLO have ads?

Neither HD nor TELLO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HD or TELLO?

HD ships an update weekly, and TELLO every 2 months. Most recently, HD was updated on October 12, 2026 and TELLO on October 22, 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.*