HS GPS V1 vs SNAPTAIN FLY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HS GPS V1
Control a toy quadrocopter using your device via Wi-Fi. Stream real-time video directly from the drone to your screen.
- Wi-Fi quadrocopter control
- Real-time video transfer
- Drone operation via mobile device
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A toy quadrocopter control by wifi with video transfer real time.
SNAPTAIN FLY
Easily control drones and capture stunning aerial photos and videos. Features intuitive controls, one-button operations, and smart shooting modes for quick video creation. A beginner mode ensures safe operation.
- Intuitive operation interface
- Clear image preview
- One key take-off/landing
- Smart shooting modes
- Beginner mode for safety
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SNAPTAIN FLY is an app that allows you to fly drones easily and take aerial photographs quickly. ·Intuitive Operation Interface, Clear Image Preview ·Simple to operate, easy to learn, and you will be able to fly it within minutes. ·One key take-off/landing and fast-flying operations ·With one-button shooting and smart shooting modes, short videos can be produced quickly. ·The beginner mode keeps you and the drone safe. (It's recommended to use the App with the remote for a better flying experience) For more assistance, please feel free to contact support@snaptain.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HS GPS V1 at 43% against SNAPTAIN FLY's 0%. HS GPS V1 also leads on rating (3.5 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (198 vs 50). On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HS GPS V1 holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 198 and 50 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of HS GPS V1's written reviews are positive against 0% of SNAPTAIN FLY's.
HS GPS V1 ships an update every 6 weeks, SNAPTAIN FLY monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HS GPS V1 | SNAPTAIN FLY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (198 ratings) — better | 2.9 (50 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 198 — better | 50 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 270 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HOLY STONE TECHNOLOGY Co.,Ltd. | Shenzhen VanTop Technology & Innovation Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
HS GPS V1
SNAPTAIN FLY
Bugs and requests
HS GPS V1
Reported bugs
16 issues- App does not connect to drone
- Camera not connecting
- App is slow
- Drone won't connect to GPS
- App continuously says calibrating
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- Drone loss due to app glitching
- App doesn't allow takeoff or follow features
- Map controls are difficult to use or don't work
- Video feed does not work on newer iPhone models
- App not working with iOS 13
- Most functions don't work, only video/photo
- App doesn't work for HS140 drone
- HS260 not supported
- Signal gets glitchy sometimes
- WiFi connection issues
- Drone unresponsive after takeoff
Requested features
5 requests- Add flight control joysticks to the app
- Improve app interface for better visibility of drone status
- Implement traffic light system for drone battery status
- Add English language option for app updates
- Clarify which Holy Stone app to download
SNAPTAIN FLY
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HS GPS V1
No in-app purchases
SNAPTAIN FLY
No in-app purchases
