Comparison

Dronelink Flight vs RCFPV App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dronelink Flight

Automate drone flights for mapping, inspections, and aerial photography with advanced mission planning and manual control tools. Supports various DJI and Autel models, offering a free tier for basic manual flight and paid plans for full automation.

Highlights
  • Automated mission planning
  • Manual flight tools
  • Waypoint and orbit modes
  • 3D mission preview
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Customizable flight dashboard
Features
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Drone Flight Control - Fully Automated Missions, Semi-Automated Workflows and Manual Flight Tools Fly missions for maps, waypoints, orbits, panos, vertical mapping, or inspections. Use flight modes such as orbit, follow, or focus. Link missions together, automate everything, and preview in 3D. Supports leading drones from DJI and Autel, including Mini, Air, Mavic series drones. Mini 3 / Mini 3 Pro are not supported on iOS. The free app supports manual flight only. A paid plan is required for automated flight control. Select from different plan levels for Professionals, or Hobbyists. Use on web, mobile devices, and Remote Controllers. Trusted by pilots globally for automating flight and data capture for any use case and industry. Choose between multiple workflows: (1) Plan missions on any device and configure every detail. (2) Generate missions on-the-fly in the field, using the position of the drone. (3) Use flight modes and make real-time adjustments. Explore the flight path in 3D before flying, get mission estimates, and preview the mission by flying a virtual drone. Missions are synchronized across devices and ready to fly, open a mission to start it, pause and resume at any time. Customize the flight dashboard to show the details you need during flight. Use the management dashboard to organize missions, enable integrations, and track flights for one or multiple pilots. List of supported drones: https://www.dronelink.com/supported-drones Terms of Use (UELA) https://www.dronelink.com/customer-terms

About

RCFPV App

Control your drone with your iPhone, stream live video, and explore new perspectives with 360° views. Plan your flights with integrated weather forecasts. A free version offers basic features, with a PRO membership unlocking advanced controls and ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • 360° Flyover views
  • Real-time drone control
  • Live camera streaming
  • Integrated weather forecasting
  • Flight planning tools
  • Ad-free PRO membership
Features
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Take to the Skies with RCFPV App - Go Fly for Drones Flyover 360°: Discover new perspectives with Flyover 360°. Select any location on the map, take off, and immerse yourself in a captivating 360° view. Prepare and perfect your flight plans with this innovative feature, designed for explorers and drone enthusiasts alike. Connect & Control: Seamlessly link your iPhone to your drone with RCFPV App. Experience the thrill of flight with real-time control through a user-friendly joystick interface. Watch the world unfold from above with live streaming from your drone’s camera, all on your iPhone’s screen. Weather Forecasting: Plan your flights with confidence using our integrated weather forecasting tool. Get up-to-date weather information with an intuitive interface, ensuring clear skies for your aerial adventures. Save your favorite locations and never be caught off-guard by weather changes. ***NOTICE: The RCFPV App provides a free version with the basic feature of Flyover 360°. By upgrading to a PRO membership, you can remove ads and gain unlimited access to exclusive features such as Connect Control Drones and Weather Forecasting, enhancing the overall user experience. ***SUBSCRIPTION: We offer auto-renewing subscription: - Length: monthly and yearly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access the Premium features of the app for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your Apple account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information on how to proceed. - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your Apple Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Your Privacy Matters: Your adventures are your own. We respect that. Read our Privacy Policy here: https://vqf.corp-company.com/privacy_policy Fly Right: Every flight should be a safe one. Please familiarize yourself with our Terms of Use here: https://vqf.corp-company.com/terms_of_use Join Our Community: We’re grateful for the trust and support of our users. Your feedback propels us higher. For comments or questions, reach out to us here: https://vqf.corp-company.com/contact-us

Screenshots

Dronelink Flight4 screens
RCFPV App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dronelink Flight at 60% against RCFPV App's 29%. Dronelink Flight also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and device support (3 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dronelink Flight sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month and RCFPV App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dronelink Flight holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 567 and 246 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Dronelink Flight's written reviews are positive against 29% of RCFPV App's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dronelink Flight versus RCFPV App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDronelink FlightRCFPV App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (567 ratings) — better4.2 (246 ratings)
Positive reviews60.2% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings567 — better246
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size289 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDronelinkVQF Corporation

Customer experience

Dronelink Flight

All ratings565 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral1.2%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive60.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative36.1%

RCFPV App

All ratings241 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

Bugs and requests

Dronelink Flight

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Constant crashing
  • Made my DJI Mavic Mini crash
  • Not working
  • Unreliable and not safe or trustworthy
  • Unable to set up an account
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  • Barely works with the Mavic Mini. Flakey at best

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add Ruko F11gim compatibility
  • Will your app support the DJI Avata 2?
  • Why not supporter mini 3 pro and mini 4 pro

RCFPV App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Dronelink Flight

Subscriptions2
  • Starter$34.991 Month
  • Growth$69.991 Month
One-time6
  • Premium (Basic Upgrade)$29.99
  • Basic$29.99
  • Premium$59.99
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  • Elite (Premium Upgrade)$59.99
  • Elite (Basic Upgrade)$89.99
  • Elite$119.99
2 purchases

RCFPV App

Subscriptions2
  • RCFPV PRO Monthly$6.991 Month
  • RCFPV PRO Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Dronelink Flight free?
Dronelink Flight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RCFPV App free?
RCFPV App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dronelink Flight or RCFPV App?
Dronelink Flight is rated higher. Dronelink Flight averages 4.7 out of 5 from 567 ratings, while RCFPV App averages 4.2 from 246 ratings.
Do Dronelink Flight or RCFPV App have ads?
Neither Dronelink Flight nor RCFPV App shows ads.

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