TELLO vs CS Pilot
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.
CS Pilot
Control a quadrotor drone with a clean and intuitive interface. Stream real-time HD video, capture photos with adjustable parameters, and utilize gravity induction for flight. Browse and share captured media.
- WiFi drone control
- Real-time HD video transmission
- HD camera shooting
- Gravity induction control
- Photo and video browsing
- Media sharing
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This application is used to control a designated quadrotor. The UI is clean,fresh and easy to operate. Main functions include: 1. Control the aircraft through wifi. 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: TELLO at 3.3 against CS Pilot's 2.6. TELLO also leads on ratings volume (795 vs 18) and review sentiment (31% vs 14%). CS Pilot's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
TELLO holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TELLO has 795 ratings behind it against 18, 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 14% of CS Pilot's.
TELLO ships an update every 2 months, CS Pilot every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TELLO | CS Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (795 ratings) — better | 2.6 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 795 — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 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 | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd. | 星星 艾 |
Customer experience
TELLO
CS Pilot
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
CS Pilot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TELLO
No in-app purchases
CS Pilot
No in-app purchases
