# TELLO vs SimuDrone

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TELLO | SimuDrone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tello-programming-your-drone/id1436312867/reviews) | **[4.0 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simudrone-drone-simulator/id1601657075/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 92 | **247** |
| Positive reviews | 25.9% of reviews | **35.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 301 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miroslaw Kapalka](https://appshunter.io/developer/726928133) | [Mustafa Akkuzu](https://appshunter.io/developer/847488989) |

## 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 |


### SimuDrone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simudrone-drone-simulator/id1601657075)

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.

**Highlights:** Crash-free learning environment, Practice with DJI remote controller, Realistic physics simulation, Build muscle memory and flying skill, Learn complex maneuvers and flight modes

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 30 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Factory 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Settlement | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Parking | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Industry | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Island | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 70 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 monedas | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 3 Maps | $1.99 | one-time |
| 150 Coins | $2.49 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Coins | $3.49 | one-time |
| Combo Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Works with actual DJI controller for realistic practice
- ✈️ Effective tool for learning drone flying skills
- 🎯 Good for beginners to practice control techniques
- 🏃 Responsive controller input and flight mechanics
- 🎬 Supports multiple flight modes (Cine, Normal, Sport)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Aggressive monetization with coin system
- 🐛 Frequent controller connection failures
- 📱 Limited controller compatibility (many DJI models unsupported)
- 🎨 Basic graphics quality
- 🔌 Confusing connection instructions and setup

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TELLO free?

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

### Is SimuDrone free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TELLO or SimuDrone?

SimuDrone is rated higher. TELLO averages 2.1 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while SimuDrone averages 4.0 from 247 ratings.

### Do TELLO or SimuDrone have ads?

Neither TELLO nor SimuDrone 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.*