TELLO vs HS FPV V2
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.
HS FPV V2
Control a drone and view real-time video streams via WiFi. This application allows for seamless operation of compatible unmanned aerial vehicles.
- Real-time video transmission
- WiFi connectivity
- Drone control
- Live streaming
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一款通过WiFi实时视频传输的无人机操控APP。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HS FPV V2 at 4.6 against TELLO's 3.3. HS FPV V2 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). TELLO's advantage is ratings volume (798 vs 15). 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.
HS FPV V2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TELLO has 798 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.
TELLO ships an update every 2 months, HS FPV V2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TELLO | HS FPV V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (798 ratings) | 4.6 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 798 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd. | HOLY STONE TECHNOLOGY Co.,Ltd. |
Customer experience
TELLO
HS FPV V2
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
HS FPV V2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TELLO
No in-app purchases
HS FPV V2
No in-app purchases
