Comparison

TELLO vs VTI SkyTracker Ⅱ

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

VTI SkyTracker Ⅱ

Stream live video from your drone's camera directly to your device. Capture aerial photos and videos in real-time, transmitted wirelessly via Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Real-time photo capture
  • Real-time video capture
  • Wi-Fi transmission
  • Birds-eye view
Features
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This streaming drone gives you a birds-eye view of the world using its onboard video camera. Capture video and pictures in real time transmitted via 2.4GHz Wi-Fi

Screenshots

TELLO4 screens
VTI SkyTracker Ⅱ2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TELLO at 3.3 against VTI SkyTracker Ⅱ's 2.9. TELLO also leads on ratings volume (795 vs 33) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). VTI SkyTracker Ⅱ's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 31%) and iOS requirement (10.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TELLO holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TELLO has 795 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of TELLO's written reviews are positive against 50% of VTI SkyTracker Ⅱ's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TELLO ships an update every 2 months, VTI SkyTracker Ⅱ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TELLO versus VTI SkyTracker Ⅱ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTELLOVTI SkyTracker Ⅱ
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (795 ratings) — better2.9 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews31.2% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings795 — better33
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd.Shenzhen Yunfan International Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

TELLO

All ratings795 ratings
Positive55.5%
Neutral8.2%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews871 reviews
Positive31.2%
Neutral15.6%
Negative53.2%

VTI SkyTracker Ⅱ

All ratings33 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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 Ⅱ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TELLO

No in-app purchases

None

VTI SkyTracker Ⅱ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TELLO free?
TELLO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VTI SkyTracker Ⅱ free?
VTI SkyTracker Ⅱ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TELLO or VTI SkyTracker Ⅱ?
TELLO is rated higher. TELLO averages 3.3 out of 5 from 795 ratings, while VTI SkyTracker Ⅱ averages 2.9 from 33 ratings.
Do TELLO or VTI SkyTracker Ⅱ have ads?
Neither TELLO nor VTI SkyTracker Ⅱ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TELLO or VTI SkyTracker Ⅱ?
TELLO ships an update every 2 months, and VTI SkyTracker Ⅱ every 5 months. Most recently, TELLO was updated on September 22, 2026 and VTI SkyTracker Ⅱ on September 15, 2026.

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