FYD vs VS GPS PRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FYD
Stream live video from your drone's camera directly to your device. Capture high-quality photos and videos in real-time, and store them within the app. Experience immersive first-person views with VR goggles.
- Live drone camera streaming
- Real-time photo and video recording
- In-app album for media storage
- VR mode for first-person view
- FPV experience with VR goggles
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This streaming drone gives you a birds-eye view of the world using its onboard video camera. Capture video and pictures in real time transmitted via 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. App functions: 1. Displays a live streaming feed taken by the drone's onboard camera. 2. Records and stores photos and videos directly to the app's album. 3.Use VR mode in conjunction with VR googles to experience a FPV(frist person view) experience.
VS GPS PRO
Control your aircraft remotely with real-time image transmission and operation control. Switch camera views, capture photos and videos, and manage drone movements. Designed for users of all ages.
- Real-time picture transmission
- Operation control
- Remote face switching
- Photo and video capture
- Real-time drone movement control
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This is an application that connects the aircraft via wifi for real-time picture transmission and operation control. It can switch faces remotely and take photos and videos. It can also control drone movements in real time. It's an app for all ages.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FYD at 9.0 against VS GPS PRO's 12.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
VS GPS PRO holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 167 and 102 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of FYD's written reviews are positive against 18% of VS GPS PRO's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FYD | VS GPS PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (167 ratings) | 2.1 (102 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 18.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 167 — better | 102 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 172 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Yunfan International Technology Co., Ltd. | ShanTou City Vison Electronictechnology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
FYD
VS GPS PRO
User reviews
FYD
From 167 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✈️ Drone flies and performs basic functions
- 📹 Video recording and photo capture capability
- 🎮 Remote controller works as alternative control method
- 💰 Affordable price point for beginners
- 🔄 Some users successfully got app working after troubleshooting
Room to improve
- 🐛 App frequently fails to connect to drone WiFi
- 📱 Severe iPhone compatibility issues across multiple iOS versions
- 🎮 On-screen controls missing or non-functional
- 📹 Camera feed doesn't display or freezes regularly
- ⚠️ Drone loses range and crashes beyond 25 feet
VS GPS PRO
From 102 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✈️ Drone flies reasonably well for the price
- 📸 Photo quality is sharp and well-balanced
- 🔄 Regular app updates being released
- 👥 Helpful community workarounds available
- 🎮 Controller and app work together well when functioning
Room to improve
- 🐛 Persistent WiFi connection failures
- 📱 Severe iOS compatibility issues
- 🔌 App crashes and freezes frequently
- 📹 Video feed drops and lags consistently
- 🔍 Drone detection failures
Bugs and requests
FYD
Reported bugs
15 issues- WiFi shows connected but app reports not connected
- Camera feed displays app background instead of live video
- Missing WiFi option in iOS settings despite manual instructions
- Location permission popup not appearing on iPhone 6 models
- Controls unresponsive when app claims connection is active
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- Inverted directional controls (left/right, up/down reversed)
- App incompatible with iPhone 6, 6S, 6 Plus, iPhone X, and older iOS versions
- Camera stops working after first flight
- Drone drifts constantly without stabilization
- Motor failure after crashes
- Drone flies out of control with no steering response
- Video lag (0.346 second delay reported)
- App freezes when throttle maximized
- Unsecured network prevents app control
- App crashes on iOS 13.3 and later updates
Requested features
10 requests- Auto return-to-home when out of WiFi range
- Auto takeoff and landing buttons in app
- Drone stabilization and drift correction
- Improved on-screen control layout
- Height sensor integration for altitude hold
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- Dark mode or improved app UI
- Step-by-step beginner setup guide
- Proper English translation of manual
- Secured WiFi network option
- iPad and iPhone feature parity
VS GPS PRO
Reported bugs
14 issues- App won't connect to drone WiFi despite successful WiFi connection
- Calibration button unclickable during setup
- Video feed crashes when tapped on iPhone
- App continuously loops on configuration screen
- App crashes on iOS 15, iOS 17, iOS 18
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- Incompatible with iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14
- GPS location shows incorrect position (Africa when nearby)
- WiFi connection drops after 70-120 meters
- Video feed cuts off after 100 feet despite 500m claim
- App freezes with brownish screen or last image
- Takeoff button doesn't initiate takeoff
- App becomes unresponsive during flight
- Drone not found error on repeated connection attempts
- WiFi connection drops when drone is turned off and back on
Requested features
9 requests- Russian language support
- Offline mode for beginners
- WiFi band switching (5GHz/2.4GHz) option
- Configurable RTH (Return to Home) altitude
- Photo/video storage priority to SD card only
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- Picture waypoint and timer options for mosaics
- Manual drone entry option
- Better English translations
- Improved documentation and setup instructions
In-app purchases
FYD
No in-app purchases
VS GPS PRO
No in-app purchases
