Comparison

TELLO vs Flashbulb

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
Read full description

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

Flashbulb

Features
Read full description

Flashbulb is a shared camera for trips with friends. Start a roll together. Take photos when prompted. Nobody sees a single one until it develops when you get home. No previews. No retakes. No endless camera roll. Just the moment. Create a shared roll with friends or a personal roll for yourself. Capture moments across a vacation, a month, a season, or everyday life, then wait for the photos to develop later. Load a roll, take photos when prompted, and let anticipation do the rest. Every frame stays sealed until it develops into a memory reel you can revisit later. Whether you're traveling with friends, taking a road trip, spending a summer abroad, or simply paying more attention to the everyday, Flashbulb helps you capture what it actually felt like to be there. During a roll, Flashbulb sends occasional prompts at unexpected moments. Whatever is happening becomes part of the story: airport floors, late-night trains, rainy windows, half-eaten dinners, quiet mornings, familiar streets, the strange in-between moments you would have forgotten otherwise. When the roll develops, your photos are revealed together as a chronological memory reel. FEATURES • Shared rolls Create collaborative disposable-camera rolls with friends. • Personal rolls Capture a week, month, season, or chapter of your life. • Sealed photos Frames stay hidden until they develop later. • Random prompts Receive occasional prompts to capture real moments as they happen. • One-shot photography No retakes. No reviewing. Just the moment. • Film-inspired aesthetic Inspired by disposable cameras and analog photography. • Memory reels Relive your roll as a chronological story. • Private by default Only you or invited participants can view a developed roll.

Screenshots

TELLO4 screens
Flashbulb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flashbulb at every 3 days against TELLO's every 2 months. TELLO's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TELLO ships an update every 2 months, Flashbulb every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TELLO versus Flashbulb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTELLOFlashbulb
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (795 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings795 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd.eduard cloete

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

Flashbulb

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TELLO

No in-app purchases

None

Flashbulb

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TELLO free?
TELLO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flashbulb free?
Flashbulb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TELLO or Flashbulb have ads?
Neither TELLO nor Flashbulb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TELLO or Flashbulb?
TELLO ships an update every 2 months, and Flashbulb every 3 days. Most recently, TELLO was updated on September 22, 2026 and Flashbulb on September 8, 2026.

Other comparisons