HS GPS V4 vs PotensicPro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HS GPS V4
Control a four-axis aircraft remotely using your iPhone or iPad. Stream real-time video from the aircraft's camera and capture photos and videos directly to your device.
- Remote aircraft control
- Real-time video streaming
- Photo capture
- Video recording
- WiFi protocol transmission
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This is a APP for the four axis aircraft control via WiFi protocol This APP function: 1.Remote control the four axis aircraft by iPhone/iPad/iPod. 2.Display the real-time video which taken by the camera on the aircraft,video data transmitted via 2.4G WiFi protocol. 3.Take the photo and video record on iPhone/iPad/iPod.
PotensicPro
Control your drone with advanced features. Stream live HD video, monitor flight data, and capture high-quality images and videos. Offers GPS positioning, map navigation, and customizable flight parameters for a professional experience.
- Real-time HD video transmission
- GPS positioning
- Map navigation and flight path display
- Customize flight parameters
- HD image and video recording
- Intelligent flight modes
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PotensicPro is a professional flight control application. The App shows real-time video transmission, displays flight parameters and allows you to customize, shoots HD images and records videos, etc. Main Characteristics: 1.GPS positioning, display the accurate position of the drone. 2. Map navigation, show map information and flight path. 3. Real-time HD video transmission, HD image and video recording. 4. Customize the flight parameters. 5. Intuitive and support intelligent flights.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PotensicPro at 3.6 against HS GPS V4's 3.0. PotensicPro also leads on ratings volume (117 vs 19). HS GPS V4's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
PotensicPro holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PotensicPro has 117 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of HS GPS V4's written reviews are positive against 49% of PotensicPro's.
HS GPS V4 ships an update every 2 months, PotensicPro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 13, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HS GPS V4 | PotensicPro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (19 ratings) | 3.6 (117 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | 48.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 117 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 221 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HOLY STONE TECHNOLOGY Co.,Ltd. | Shenzhen Potensic Intelligent Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
HS GPS V4
PotensicPro
Bugs and requests
HS GPS V4
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
PotensicPro
Reported bugs
14 issues- GPS position hold causes erratic behavior indoors
- App keeps logging users out
- Cannot connect to drone/network
- GPS will not connect after app update
- Error 7_18 preventing connection
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- Controller and app not communicating
- App disconnects from phone when plugged in
- Drone firmware update bricks the device
- Cannot record 4K video, says not supported
- Range is half of advertised
- Drone fails to connect to remote
- Network errors preventing login
- Cannot register on the app
- Cannot log in after registering, password reset fails
Requested features
11 requests- Ability to turn off GPS position hold for indoor flying
- Intelligent flight modes available
- Flight plan app with waypoints, speeds, and camera orientation (usable offline)
- Headless mode
- Automatic exposure lock in the app
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- Option to change operating frequency channels
- Virtual RTH icon showing home point location on the image feed
- Flight log to view flight history (height, speed, etc.)
- Zoom functionality for Atom SE camera
- More Atom features for Atom SE
- Adjustable maximum distance setting
In-app purchases
HS GPS V4
No in-app purchases
PotensicPro
No in-app purchases
