Comparison

FlightPlan! vs Rockify

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

Head to head
About

FlightPlan!

Visually program and execute flight paths for your Tello drone. Control the drone manually or upload pre-designed flight plans. Monitor real-time telemetry data on a digital cockpit display.

Highlights
  • Visual flight plan programming
  • Upload flight plans to drone
  • Manual drone control
  • Real-time telemetry display
  • Glass cockpit interface
  • WiFi connection management
Features
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This app allows you to visually program a flight plan for the Tello Drone and then upload it to the drone for execution. You can also fly the drone manually with the app if you wish. Real time telemetry from the drone is displayed on the glass cockpit. Tello is a mini drone equipped with a HD camera that is manufactured by Ryze Robotics and includes a flight controller with DJI smarts. We access the Tello API by connecting to the airframe via a WiFi UDP port. Once a connection is in place, the drone is controlled using simple text commands. So before using the app, make sure that your Tello drone is on and the iPhone is connected to the Tello WiFi. You can check this by going to Settings -> WiFi. The first time that you use the app it will request your permission to use Location Services. This is required to allow the app to determine the SSID of the WiFi connection so we know when you are connected to the drone. The app doesn't use location services for anything else. The app has two modes of operation: manual and planning / auto pilot. The app status is shown in the top centre panel. This panel also indicates whether WiFi is connected or not. It may take a few seconds for a change in WiFi status to be displayed.  If you are connected to the Tello and in manual mode, then tapping the take off icon will cause the drone to auto take off and hover. Tapping land will auto land. Only tap emergency stop if necessary as it will immediately stop all four motors and the drone will fall out of the sky! Tapping the plan button toggles the app state between planning mode and manual mode. In planning mode a grid (representing the ground) and yellow arrow (representing the drone), will appear. The arrow direction indicates the front of the drone. In planning mode, you can enter the sequence of commands which will be transmitted to your drone for execution. Start with take off or you will receive a warning message. When you are finished with your flight plan tap land. The arrow will simulate the position of the drone but is not to scale. Tapping the upload icon will send your flight plan to the Tello and execute it. While the plan is being flown, the app will display the glass cockpit. Real time telemetry from the drone is displayed on the glass cockpit. This includes pitch, roll, yaw, velocity (x, y, z), temperature, time of flight (tof), height, battery percentage, motor on time, barometric pressure, and acceleration (x, y, z). A full description of how the app operates is provided at our website (reefwing.com.au). FlightPlan is a refined version of another that I described in an article called "Programming the Tello Drone using Swift." (https://medium.com/@reefwing/programming-the-tello-drone-using-swift-f9122fd4aeb8?). You can refer to this article to understand how the app operates and create your own version.

About

Rockify

Features
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Rock Identifier allows you to identify crystals, minerals, rocks, and gemstones with a snap of a photo. It’s as easy as pointing your camera to take a picture of the rock or uploading an image from your albums. Within seconds, the app will identify the crystal and give you all the cool facts about the stone. Whether you're a beginner hunting for rocks locally or a seasoned collector looking for rare additions to your collection, our crystal identifier helps you understand each rock without needing a geology degree. Our goal with this app is to cater to all rock enthusiasts by providing learning materials about each scanned rock, including the properties of the rock, how to test if it’s real or fake, and more. Improve your knowledge with Rock Identifier. Instant AI-Powered Identification Simply point and scan. Our AI-powered rock identifier carefully analyzes your photo and provides results instantly. Rock Identifier results include descriptions, hardness, rarity, and more. The Pocket Rock Encyclopedia Become an expert and dive deep into over 40 rocks and minerals with the Rock ID Encyclopedia. Each entry includes: * Full description: where the rock originated, how it was formed, and what it is * Hardness rating: the hardness based on the Mohs scale * Crystal system: whether it’s trigonal, cubic, monoclinic, and more * Different colors and variations * Rarity * Common identifiers: confirm what to look for in the case of fakes * Formation: how the stone was created, for example volcanic eruptions * Care instructions: how to properly care for and clean the stone or jewelry * Fun facts: interesting stories behind each stone or crystal Explore and Learn Increase your crystal ID knowledge with a pocket library of rock knowledge. Discover the following content: * Popular gems: the world’s favorite gems * Rare stones: the rarest minerals and hottest collector's items on the market * Rock types: learn about the three different categories of rocks, how they were formed, along with visual guides and interesting facts * Formation process: an interactive guide to the full rock cycle across all four stages * Hardness scale: understand the Mohs scale from 1 to 10 with an informative breakdown of each level Build Your Collection Easily organize and grow your collection using Rock Identifier. Create custom categories, browse your full scan history, or save the rocks you scan into the collection of your choice. Cross rocks off your bucket list and keep them all in one spot. Real vs. Fake Guide The market is full of fake crystals being passed off as the real deal. Rock Identifier guides you through many of the most commonly counterfeited stones. Each guide includes: * Visual clues * Quick tests * Expert tips to help protect you from being fooled Know what to look for before committing to your next purchase. Crystal Healing Explore the spiritual side of crystals. Learn about which stones are believed to help heal the body and mind, along with their chakra associations. Terms of Use: https://opespixel.com/#/rock-scan/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://opespixel.com/#/rock-scan/privacy

Screenshots

FlightPlan!4 screens
Rockify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlightPlan! at none against Rockify's 2. FlightPlan! also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Rockify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. FlightPlan! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FlightPlan! versus Rockify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightPlan!Rockify
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.2 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReefwing SoftwareOpes Pixel Corp.

In-app purchases

None

FlightPlan!

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Rockify

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$3.997 Days
  • Rockify Pro Annual$44.991 Year

Questions

Is FlightPlan! free?
FlightPlan! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rockify free?
Rockify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlightPlan! or Rockify have ads?
Neither FlightPlan! nor Rockify shows ads.

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