TELLO vs SimuDrone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TELLO
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.
- 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
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If you got bored with flying Dji Ryze Tello and you would like something more than the official application offers, then try ours. In a very simple way, you will be able to program your drone. He will execute your instructions exactly. Step by step according to your diagram, the drone will do whatever you want. You can choose: - move left, right, forward and back by the set value, - rotation from 5 to 360 degrees to the left or right, - change flight altitude*, - flips in different directions*, - change flight speed*, - idle state, go to step*. You can save* created diagrams or send them to friends who can test them on they own Tello. The number of steps is unlimited *. The created commands can be edited, deleted and reordered using the "drag and drop" method. Our application does not require any programming skills. Everything takes place in a user-friendly interface that you will master very quickly. In the application, you can use metric (cm) or imperial (inch) units. All commands are based on the official Ryze Tech SDK. * applies to the PRO version that can be unlocked inside the application.
SimuDrone
Practice drone maneuvers and flight modes in a realistic simulation environment. Use your own DJI remote controller to build muscle memory and flying skills without the risk of damage or costly repairs.
- Crash-free learning environment
- Practice with DJI remote controller
- Realistic physics simulation
- Build muscle memory and flying skill
- Learn complex maneuvers and flight modes
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*This version is not compatible with DJI Mini 4K remote controller. -Crash-Free Confidence: Learn complex maneuvers and flight modes without ever worrying about damage or expensive repairs. -Practice Prepares Perfect: Use your own DJI remote controller to build muscle memory and true flying skill before leaving the ground. -Realistic Physics, Pure Fun: Enjoy authentic, lifelike drone simulation designed to keep your practice hours engaging and effective.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SimuDrone at 4.0 against TELLO's 2.1. SimuDrone also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 26%). TELLO's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. TELLO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SimuDrone sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SimuDrone holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 92 and 247 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of TELLO's written reviews are positive against 36% of SimuDrone's.
| Parameter | TELLO | SimuDrone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (92 ratings) | 4.0 (247 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.9% of reviews | 35.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 92 | 247 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 301 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Miroslaw Kapalka | Mustafa Akkuzu |
Customer experience
TELLO
SimuDrone
Bugs and requests
TELLO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SimuDrone
Reported bugs
9 issues- Controller won't connect to app (multiple controller models affected)
- App crashes and lockups, especially in city map
- Flight orientation changes randomly mid-flight
- Purchased maps/coins disappear after updates
- Drone selection option disappears after initial setup
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- Internet connection check fails despite valid connection
- RC controller connection takes very long time
- Purchased unlimited coins don't unlock all features
- Incompatible with DJI RC-N1, RC-N1C, RC-N3, Mini 4K, DJI FPV Motion Controller 3, and DJI C5 controllers
Requested features
13 requests- More maps and environments (forest, outdoor scenes)
- Controller sensitivity adjustment settings
- Better graphics quality
- One-time purchase option instead of coin system
- Ad-supported free play option
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- Telemetry data display
- Moving objects to track (cars, etc.)
- Ability to change drone type after initial selection
- Flight mode synchronization with controller
- Skip initial takeoff sequence
- Custom music playback from phone library
- Better instructions for earning stars
- Support for more DJI controller models
In-app purchases
TELLO
- Pro Version$2.99
SimuDrone
- Buy 30 Coins$0.99
- Unlock Factory 2$0.99
- Unlock Settlement$0.99
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- Unlock Parking$0.99
- Unlock Industry$0.99
- Unlock Island$0.99
- Get 70 Coins$1.99
- 50 monedas$1.99
- Unlock 3 Maps$1.99
- 150 Coins$2.49
- 500 Coins$2.99
- Unlimited Coins$3.49
- Combo Pack$3.99
