# TELLO vs CNC Lathe Simulator

The clearest difference is price: TELLO at Free against CNC Lathe Simulator's $6.99. TELLO also leads on ratings volume (92 vs 14) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). CNC Lathe Simulator's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 2.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

TELLO is free to download; CNC Lathe Simulator costs $6.99 up front. TELLO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CNC Lathe Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

CNC Lathe Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TELLO has 92 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of TELLO's written reviews are positive against 55% of CNC Lathe Simulator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | TELLO | CNC Lathe Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [2.1 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tello-programming-your-drone/id1436312867/reviews) | **[4.2 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cnc-lathe-simulator/id1499085878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **92** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 25.9% of reviews | **54.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miroslaw Kapalka](https://appshunter.io/developer/726928133) | [旭 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780413573) |

## What reviewers say

### TELLO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tello-programming-your-drone/id1436312867)

Program your drone with a user-friendly interface, no coding skills needed. Create custom flight paths and actions step-by-step. Save and share your programmed flights with others.

**Highlights:** Visual programming interface, Customizable flight paths, Save and share flight diagrams, Drag and drop command editing, Metric and imperial units, PRO version for advanced features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |


### CNC Lathe Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cnc-lathe-simulator/id1499085878)

This educational tool simulates a CNC lathe for beginners in machine building. It allows users to learn G-code programming for turning operations with 3D visualization of tool movements and workpiece processing. Ideal for students and distance learning in metallurgy and engineering.

**Highlights:** G-code programming for turning operations, 3D simulation of lathe and tool movements, Workpiece surface visualization, Control program file management, Cutting tool geometric parameter setup, Continuous and step-by-step program execution, G-code reference guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TELLO free?

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

### Is CNC Lathe Simulator free?

CNC Lathe Simulator costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TELLO or CNC Lathe Simulator?

CNC Lathe Simulator is rated higher. TELLO averages 2.1 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while CNC Lathe Simulator averages 4.2 from 14 ratings.

### Do TELLO or CNC Lathe Simulator have ads?

Neither TELLO nor CNC Lathe Simulator shows ads.

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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.*