TELLO vs DC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
DC
Control your UAV with a clean and intuitive interface. Enjoy real-time HD video transmission, high-definition camera controls, and gravity induction for a superior flying and photography experience.
- UAV control via WiFi
- Real-time HD image transmission
- HD camera shooting
- Camera parameter adjustment
- Gravity induction control
- Photo and video browsing/sharing
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This application is a uav control software. The UI is clean,fresh and easy to operate. Let flying, taking photos and video bring you a better experience! Main functions include: 1. Control the aircraft through wifi, and display the power of the aircraft. 2. High definition real-time image transmission. 3. High definition camera shooting and adjusting camera parameters. 4. Gravity induction control. 5. Browse photos and video, share, etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DC at 3.9 against TELLO's 3.3. DC also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 31%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). TELLO's advantage is ratings volume (798 vs 27). 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.
DC holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TELLO has 798 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of TELLO's written reviews are positive against 54% of DC's.
TELLO ships an update every 2 months, DC every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TELLO | DC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (798 ratings) | 3.9 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | 53.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 798 — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd. | 星星 艾 |
Customer experience
TELLO
DC
Bugs and 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
DC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TELLO
No in-app purchases
DC
No in-app purchases
