TELLO vs UDIGPS
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.
UDIGPS
This application provides advanced flight control for compatible aircraft, featuring real-time video transmission, GPS positioning, and waypoint mission planning. It offers intuitive on-screen controls and a platform for aerial photography.
- GPS positioning
- Map navigation and waypoint missions
- Real-time HD video transmission
- On-screen virtual joysticks
- Aerial photography platform
- Customizable flight parameters
- Pilot tutorials
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UDIGPS is a professional flight control application that supports a variety of udirc aircraft. The APP boasts real-time video transmission, flight parameter settings and aerial video and other aircraft functions. Enjoy flying the udirc WIFI line with UDIGPS! Main features include: 1. GPS positioning that allows users to pinpoint wherever aircraft is located 2. Map navigation and viewing, as well as waypoint mission control 3. Real-time HD video and telemetry transmission 4. Versatile and nimble aircraft control via a set of on-screen virtual joysticks 5. A flexible aerial photography platform 6. Customizable flight parameters 7. Tutorials for the novice pilot
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: UDIGPS at 100% against TELLO's 31%. UDIGPS also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). TELLO's advantage is ratings volume (800 vs 13). 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.
UDIGPS holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TELLO has 800 ratings behind it against 13, 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 100% of UDIGPS's.
TELLO ships an update every 2 months, UDIGPS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TELLO | UDIGPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (800 ratings) | 4.1 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 800 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd. | UDIRC TOYS INDUSTRY CO., LTD |
Customer experience
TELLO
UDIGPS
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
UDIGPS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TELLO
No in-app purchases
UDIGPS
No in-app purchases
