# TELLO vs Teeeello

The clearest difference is update cadence: Teeeello at every 4 days against TELLO's every 2 months. Teeeello also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). TELLO's advantage is ratings volume (798 vs 10). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 — 3.3 for TELLO against 3.2 for Teeeello. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TELLO has 798 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of TELLO's written reviews are positive against 38% of Teeeello's.

TELLO ships an update every 2 months, Teeeello every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TELLO | Teeeello |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (798 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tello/id1330559633/reviews)** | [3.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teeeello/id1381214515/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **798** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | **38.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 43 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1330559632) | [Tomohiko Sugimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092797285) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Teeeello

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teeeello/id1381214515)

Control a toy drone using your iPhone's motion. Features include gesture-based flight, automatic panorama photo creation, and adjustable altitude limits. Capture stunning aerial photos with intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Gesture-based flight control, Automatic panorama photo creation, Fixed throttle mode, Adjustable altitude limits, Take off and landing buttons, Save panorama pieces

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TELLO free?

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

### Is Teeeello free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TELLO or Teeeello?

TELLO is rated higher. TELLO averages 3.3 out of 5 from 798 ratings, while Teeeello averages 3.2 from 10 ratings.

### Do TELLO or Teeeello have ads?

Neither TELLO nor Teeeello shows ads.

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

TELLO ships an update every 2 months, and Teeeello every 4 days. Most recently, TELLO was updated on September 30, 2026 and Teeeello on August 21, 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.*