# TELLO vs Participic

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TELLO | Participic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (798 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tello/id1330559633/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/participic/id1637458675/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **798** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1330559632) | [Participic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613937580) |

## What reviewers say

### TELLO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tello/id1330559633)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to fly
- 📸 Good camera quality
- 🎢 Fun flight modes
- 🤖 Stable flight

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes during video recording
- 🔋 Short battery life
- 🔌 No charger included
- 🤔 Settings not saved

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Return to home function
- Percentage battery indicator
- Customizable controls
- Panorama mode


### Participic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/participic/id1637458675)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic Subscription | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TELLO free?

TELLO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Participic free?

Participic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TELLO or Participic?

Participic is rated higher. TELLO averages 3.3 out of 5 from 798 ratings, while Participic averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TELLO or Participic have ads?

Neither TELLO nor Participic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TELLO or Participic?

TELLO ships an update every 2 months, and Participic every 9 days. Most recently, TELLO was updated on October 19, 2026 and Participic on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*