TELLO vs 2000 Series
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.
2000 Series
View live video streams from your drone's camera directly on your iPhone or iPad. Capture photos and record videos from your device, with data transmitted wirelessly via 2.4G WiFi.
- Real-time video display
- Drone camera feed
- 2.4G WiFi transmission
- Photo capture
- Video recording
- iPhone/iPad/iPod compatible
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This is a APP for display the real-time video which taken by the camera on the drone This APP function: 1.Display the real-time video which taken by the camera on the aircraft,video data transmitted via 2.4G WiFi protocol. 2.Take the photo and video record on iPhone/iPad/iPod.
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Verdict
TELLO and 2000 Series both sit at 3.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 40% of 2000 Series's written reviews are positive against 31% of TELLO's. 2000 Series also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for TELLO against 3.4 for 2000 Series. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 795 and 277 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of TELLO's written reviews are positive against 40% of 2000 Series's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TELLO | 2000 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (795 ratings) | 3.4 (277 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 795 — better | 277 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd. | AMAX INDUSTRIAL GROUP CHINA CO LTD |
Customer experience
TELLO
2000 Series
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
2000 Series
From 277 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Smooth flight
- 🚀 Easy to control
- 💡 Good for backyard use
- 👍 Easy to set up
Room to improve
- 🔍 Camera quality issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems
- 🐛 Drifting/unstable flight
- 🐛 App bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Battery life concerns
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
2000 Series
Reported bugs
4 issues- Drone disconnects from app
- Camera doesn't work
- App fails to save photos/videos
- Drone drifts uncontrollably
Requested features
5 requests- Improve camera quality
- Add Bluetooth connectivity
- Enhance app stability
- Extend battery life
- Improve flight control
In-app purchases
TELLO
No in-app purchases
2000 Series
No in-app purchases
