TELLO vs FreeFlight 6
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.
FreeFlight 6
This app provides a modernized and intuitive piloting experience for drone users. It offers quick access to features, adaptable flying interfaces for beginners and professionals, and seamless integration with a dedicated controller.
- Modernized interface
- Quick feature access
- Adaptable flying interface
- Automatic flight modes
- Advanced camera settings
- Ergonomic controller integration
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FreeFlight 6 offers a smoother and more intuitive piloting experience for ANAFI users everywhere thanks to a modernized interface. The application boasts ease of use; you can now quickly access exciting features directly from the home screen. The flying interface is adaptable to all users; beginners can have fun with dronies and automatic flight modes, while professional photographers can choose between several advanced and personalized camera settings. FreeFlight 6 and Parrot Skycontroller 3, the ultra-compact long-range controller for ANAFI, were designed simultaneously to emphasize an ergonomic interaction between the two, allowing pilots to adapt settings in a few taps. Users are able to swiftly change piloting modes, from Manual Flight to automatic flight behaviors, such as the new SmartDronies mode. Multiple imaging options are available. Take off ANAFI with FreeFlight 6 for an unparalleled flying experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FreeFlight 6 at 4.7 against TELLO's 3.3. FreeFlight 6 also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 31%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). TELLO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). 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. FreeFlight 6 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TELLO asks for nothing beyond the download.
FreeFlight 6 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 798 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of TELLO's written reviews are positive against 52% of FreeFlight 6's.
TELLO ships an update every 2 months, FreeFlight 6 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TELLO | FreeFlight 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (798 ratings) | 4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | 51.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 798 | 1.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 636 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd. | Parrot SA |
Customer experience
TELLO
FreeFlight 6
User reviews
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
FreeFlight 6
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Versatile features
- 🎨 Great image/video quality
- 🤖 Reliable and stable drone
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔒 Login/account issues
- 💰 In-app purchases not working
- 🔍 Unclear error messages
- 🔋 Connectivity problems
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
FreeFlight 6
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes when trying to access SD card
- Unable to update pilot name or create account
- Video feed randomly goes black during flight
- Drone firmware update causes connectivity issues
- Thermal camera not working on Android devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add option to select speed units (mph, kmh, etc.)
- Allow saving videos directly to camera roll
- Enable batch file transfer/download
- Implement real-time photo capture during video recording
- Provide more customization options (e.g. white balance)
In-app purchases
TELLO
No in-app purchases
FreeFlight 6
- Flight Plan$0.99
- Follow Me$0.99
