TELLO vs VTI SkyTracker
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.
VTI SkyTracker
Control a four-axis aircraft remotely using your iPhone. View real-time video from the aircraft's camera and record photos and videos directly to your device.
- Remote aircraft control
- Real-time video streaming
- Photo capture
- Video recording
- WiFi protocol transmission
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This is a APP for the four axis aircraft control via WiFi protocol This APP function: 1.Remote control the four axis aircraft by iPhone. 2.Display the real-time video which taken by the camera on the aircraft,video data transmitted via 2.4G WiFi protocol. 3.Take the photo and video record on iPhone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TELLO at 3.3 against VTI SkyTracker's 2.7. TELLO also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 5%) and ratings volume (795 vs 68). VTI SkyTracker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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.
TELLO holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TELLO has 795 ratings behind it against 68, 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 5% of VTI SkyTracker's.
TELLO ships an update every 2 months, VTI SkyTracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TELLO | VTI SkyTracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (795 ratings) — better | 2.7 (68 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews — better | 5.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 795 — better | 68 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — 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 | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd. | 雪玲 庄 |
Customer experience
TELLO
VTI SkyTracker
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
VTI SkyTracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TELLO
No in-app purchases
VTI SkyTracker
No in-app purchases
