HS GPS V1 vs YN 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.
YN Fly
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This is an app that connects and controls Karuisrc drones through WiFi: 1. Photographs and videos; 2. Real-time image transmission; 3. Gesture capture and video recording; 4. Trajectory control; 5. Gravity Sensor Manipulation; 6. Rocker control; 7.3D Scattering Screen; 8. Mirror Reversal;
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: YN Fly at 9.0 against HS GPS V1's 11.0. 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 ships an update every 6 weeks, YN Fly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HS GPS V1 | YN Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (190 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 190 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HOLY STONE TECHNOLOGY Co.,Ltd. | 文 张 |
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
YN Fly
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HS GPS V1
No in-app purchases
YN Fly
No in-app purchases
