# HD vs HS GPS V5

The clearest difference is ratings volume: HS GPS V5 at 219 against HD's 25. HD's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.4 for HD against 2.5 for HS GPS V5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HS GPS V5 has 219 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of HD's written reviews are positive against 27% of HS GPS V5's.

HD ships an update weekly, HS GPS V5 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HD | HS GPS V5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-fpv/id1294696896/reviews) | **[2.5 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hs-gps-v5/id1522016180/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **219** |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **26.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 101 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Yilushi Technology Co.,ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760309976) | [HOLY STONE TECHNOLOGY Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471499018) |

## 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


### HS GPS V5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hs-gps-v5/id1522016180)

This application connects to compatible drones via Wi-Fi to provide real-time HD video streaming. It allows users to capture photos and videos, with AI enhancements and GPS support for drone operation.

**Highlights:** Real-time HD video transmission, Photo and video recording, AI enhancements, GPS support, Wi-Fi drone connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Good camera quality and video recording
- 🎮 Easy to use and intuitive controls
- 🏠 Reliable GPS return-to-home feature
- ⚡ Lightweight and portable design
- 💬 Responsive customer service chat support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection failures between app and drone
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes regularly
- 📡 WiFi connectivity issues, especially 5G band
- ⚠️ Calibration problems and stuck calibration screens
- 🔌 GPS signal acquisition failures

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to connect to drone despite WiFi connection
- Calibration stuck on 'keep drone horizontal' error
- GPS mode unavailable or not activating
- App crashes when changing altitude and longitude settings
- App crashes when changing flight distance

**Requested features**

- Audio cues for low battery instead of automatic RTH
- Adjustable RTH battery threshold (10-15% instead of 20%)
- Better calibration instructions and guidance
- Improved app album/photo management interface
- 5G WiFi band support with working band switching


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HD free?

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

### Is HS GPS V5 free?

HS GPS V5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HD or HS GPS V5?

HS GPS V5 is rated higher. HD averages 2.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while HS GPS V5 averages 2.5 from 219 ratings.

### Do HD or HS GPS V5 have ads?

Neither HD nor HS GPS V5 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HD or HS GPS V5?

HD ships an update weekly, and HS GPS V5 every 2 weeks. Most recently, HD was updated on October 24, 2026 and HS GPS V5 on October 21, 2026.

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