TELLO vs Participic
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.
Participic
Easily share photos and videos with other attendees at events, creating a temporary, local social media experience. It simplifies the process of sending, sharing, and tagging media, perfect for gatherings of all sizes. Hosts can also collect event data to stay connected with guests.
- Event-specific photo and video sharing
- Eliminates manual sending and tagging
- Local social media environment for events
- Suitable for small gatherings to large arenas
- Host event data collection
- Guest contact management
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Participic makes it easy to share your photo & video memories with fellow event-goers. It eliminates sending, sharing, and tagging and creates a social media environment local to that one event. From small gatherings to weddings to full arena sports events, Participic is the answer to sharing your photos and videos. Event data collection makes it easy for the host to keep in touch with the guests. Please visit https://www.participic.com for more information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Participic at 100% against TELLO's 31%. Participic also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). TELLO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (798 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Participic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TELLO asks for nothing beyond the download.
Participic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TELLO has 798 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Participic's.
TELLO ships an update every 2 months, Participic every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TELLO | Participic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (798 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 798 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd. | Participic |
Customer experience
TELLO
Participic
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
Participic
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TELLO
No in-app purchases
Participic
- Basic Plan$1.99
- Basic Subscription$1.99
