# SYMA FLY vs HFun_Drone

The clearest difference is rating: HFun_Drone at 4.2 against SYMA FLY's 2.3. HFun_Drone also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 15%). SYMA FLY's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (476 vs 19). 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.

HFun_Drone holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SYMA FLY has 476 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of SYMA FLY's written reviews are positive against 50% of HFun_Drone's.

SYMA FLY ships an update every 2 months, HFun_Drone every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SYMA FLY | HFun_Drone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (476 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syma-fly/id1306450695/reviews) | **[4.2 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hfun-drone/id1573539476/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **476** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 102 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 9.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guangdong Syma Model Aircraft Industrial Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042542898) | [深圳市天之衡电子科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067632654) |

## What reviewers say

### SYMA FLY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syma-fly/id1306450695)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time video transmission, Wi-Fi connectivity, Snapshot, Video record, File browsing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Drone works well
- 🚀 Easy to set up and use
- 💡 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🔒 Compatibility issues with latest iOS versions
- 📽️ Camera quality and connectivity problems
- 🤔 Confusing controls and UI

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Inability to connect to drone's WiFi
- Recorded videos and photos not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Add support for more drone models
- Improve video/photo export and sharing capabilities
- Provide better instructions and troubleshooting guides
- Implement language localization options


### HFun_Drone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hfun-drone/id1573539476)

Stream live video from a 4-axis aircraft directly to your smart device. Capture photos and videos in real-time and review your recorded files.

**Highlights:** Real-time WiFi image transmission, Capture photos and videos, Review media files, Compatible with HFun 4-Axis aircraft

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SYMA FLY free?

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

### Is HFun_Drone free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SYMA FLY or HFun_Drone?

HFun_Drone is rated higher. SYMA FLY averages 2.3 out of 5 from 476 ratings, while HFun_Drone averages 4.2 from 19 ratings.

### Do SYMA FLY or HFun_Drone have ads?

Neither SYMA FLY nor HFun_Drone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SYMA FLY or HFun_Drone?

SYMA FLY ships an update every 2 months, and HFun_Drone every 18 months. Most recently, SYMA FLY was updated on November 4, 2026 and HFun_Drone on November 3, 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.*