TELLO vs Video Toolbox
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.
Video Toolbox
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Video Toolbox makes it easy to prepare videos for the places you need to send or save them. • Compress to a target file size, such as 25 MB • Choose quick compression presets for smaller files or higher quality • Resize without stretching or automatically enlarging your video • Trim a clip to the part you want • Remove audio or extract audio as an M4A file • Preview results before saving • Save to Photos, Files, or share with an app you choose Your videos stay on your device. Video Toolbox has no account, no upload pipeline, no ads, and no tracking. Some formats, codecs, HDR behavior, and export options depend on the device and source video. The original video is never changed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TELLO at none against Video Toolbox's 1. TELLO also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price and ads 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. Video Toolbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TELLO asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | TELLO | Video Toolbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (798 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 798 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd. | Roman Nikolaev |
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
Video Toolbox
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TELLO
No in-app purchases
Video Toolbox
- Video Toolbox Lifetime$19.99






