TELLO vs BIMstream FIELD
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.
BIMstream FIELD
Capture immersive 360° panoramas, walkthroughs, and high-resolution photos directly from your jobsite. Seamlessly integrate with Insta360 cameras or use your device's camera to create a visually rich dataset organized by project.
- 360° panorama capture
- 360° walkthroughs
- High-resolution stills
- Insta360 camera integration
- Project-based organization
- Tagging for easy use
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The FIELD app is a field-first, BIM-aligned capture solution designed specifically for construction, architecture, and engineering team. With a seamless Insta360 camera integration, the app turns any jobsite into a visually rich dataset. Capture 360° panoramas, walkthroughs, and high-res stills - all organized by project, tagged and ready to use. Steps to capture Field data Log in to your BIMstream FIELD account. Connect your Insta360 camera to capture 360° panoramas and 360° Walkthroughs, or use your device's camera to capture standard photos.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BIMstream FIELD at 100% against TELLO's 31%. BIMstream FIELD also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3). TELLO's advantage is ratings volume (798 vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, 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.
BIMstream FIELD 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 4, 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 BIMstream FIELD's.
TELLO ships an update every 2 months, BIMstream FIELD monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TELLO | BIMstream FIELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (798 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 798 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 170 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd. | Bimstream |
Customer experience
TELLO
BIMstream FIELD
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
BIMstream FIELD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TELLO
No in-app purchases
BIMstream FIELD
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is TELLO free?
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