TELLO vs HS GPS V5
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 GPS V5
This application connects to compatible drones via Wi-Fi to provide real-time HD video streaming. It allows users to capture photos and videos, with AI enhancements and GPS support for drone operation.
- Real-time HD video transmission
- Photo and video recording
- AI enhancements
- GPS support
- Wi-Fi drone connectivity
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HS GPS V5需和相应的无人飞行器通过Wi-Fi联通后使用，包含以下功能: 1、实时高清图传； 2、拍照、录像； 3、AI 加持； 5、支持GPS；
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TELLO at 3.3 against HS GPS V5's 2.5. TELLO also leads on ratings volume (795 vs 205). HS GPS V5's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, 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 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 795 and 205 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of TELLO's written reviews are positive against 27% of HS GPS V5's.
TELLO ships an update every 2 months, HS GPS V5 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TELLO | HS GPS V5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (795 ratings) — better | 2.5 (205 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews — better | 26.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 795 — better | 205 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 243 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd. | HOLY STONE TECHNOLOGY Co.,Ltd. |
Customer experience
TELLO
HS GPS V5
User reviews
TELLO
From 795 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
HS GPS V5
From 205 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📸 Good camera quality and video recording
- 🎮 Easy to use and intuitive controls
- 🏠 Reliable GPS return-to-home feature
- ⚡ Lightweight and portable design
- 💬 Responsive customer service chat support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connection failures between app and drone
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes regularly
- 📡 WiFi connectivity issues, especially 5G band
- ⚠️ Calibration problems and stuck calibration screens
- 🔌 GPS signal acquisition failures
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 GPS V5
Reported bugs
18 issues- App fails to connect to drone despite WiFi connection
- Calibration stuck on 'keep drone horizontal' error
- GPS mode unavailable or not activating
- App crashes when changing altitude and longitude settings
- App crashes when changing flight distance
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- Camera feed blacks out or won't display
- WiFi band switching ('Change Band') throws 'Failed, Check it' error
- App defaults to 2.4G frequency when drone uses 5G
- Connection shows as connected but no communication occurs
- App freezes during flight operations
- RTH (Return to Home) not responding to commands
- Drone gets stuck on 'unlock drone' screen
- App won't open on iPhone devices
- Connection drops after a few flights then stops working permanently
- Settings revert to default values (19 ft max height)
- App loses connection mid-flight causing drone loss
- Calibration fails on iPhone 11, 12, and newer models
- FPV view disappears after app updates
Requested features
8 requests- Audio cues for low battery instead of automatic RTH
- Adjustable RTH battery threshold (10-15% instead of 20%)
- Better calibration instructions and guidance
- Improved app album/photo management interface
- 5G WiFi band support with working band switching
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- Enhanced iOS compatibility for newer iPhone versions
- Offline mode or manual control without app connection
- Clearer setup instructions in the app itself
In-app purchases
TELLO
No in-app purchases
HS GPS V5
No in-app purchases
