SYMA FLY vs TELLO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SYMA FLY
Stream live video from your device in real-time via Wi-Fi. Capture photos and record videos directly from the app. Browse and manage your captured media files.
- Real-time video transmission
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Snapshot
- Video record
- File browsing
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The real-time video transmission are connected through Wifi. Founction: 1.snapshot 2.video record 3.file browsing
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 SYMA FLY's 2.3. TELLO also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 15%). SYMA FLY's advantage is iOS requirement (9.1 vs 13.0). 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
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 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 471 and 798 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of SYMA FLY's written reviews are positive against 31% of TELLO's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SYMA FLY | TELLO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (471 ratings) | 3.3 (798 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | 31.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 471 | 798 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guangdong Syma Model Aircraft Industrial Co., Ltd | Shenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
SYMA FLY
TELLO
User reviews
SYMA FLY
From 471 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Drone works well
- 🚀 Easy to set up and use
- 💡 Good value for money
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🔒 Compatibility issues with latest iOS versions
- 📽️ Camera quality and connectivity problems
- 🤔 Confusing controls and UI
TELLO
From 798 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to fly
- 📸 Good camera quality
- 🎢 Fun flight modes
- 🤖 Stable flight
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes during video recording
- 🔋 Short battery life
- 🔌 No charger included
- 🤔 Settings not saved
Bugs and requests
SYMA FLY
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on startup
- Inability to connect to drone's WiFi
- Recorded videos and photos not saving properly
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more drone models
- Improve video/photo export and sharing capabilities
- Provide better instructions and troubleshooting guides
- Implement language localization options
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
SYMA FLY
No in-app purchases
TELLO
No in-app purchases
