# VTI SkyTracker vs 1000 Series

The clearest difference is rating: 1000 Series at 3.2 against VTI SkyTracker's 2.8. 1000 Series also leads on review sentiment (24% vs 5%) and ratings volume (239 vs 72). VTI SkyTracker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

1000 Series holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 239 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of VTI SkyTracker's written reviews are positive against 24% of 1000 Series's.

VTI SkyTracker ships an update every 2 weeks, 1000 Series every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VTI SkyTracker | 1000 Series |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vti-skytracker/id1473092616/reviews) | **[3.2 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1000-series/id1564047678/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 72 | **239** |
| Positive reviews | 5.3% of reviews | **24.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 52 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [雪玲 庄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1308168255) | [AMAX INDUSTRIAL GROUP CHINA CO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515641844) |

## What reviewers say

### VTI SkyTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vti-skytracker/id1473092616)

Control a four-axis aircraft remotely using your iPhone. View real-time video from the aircraft's camera and record photos and videos directly to your device.

**Highlights:** Remote aircraft control, Real-time video streaming, Photo capture, Video recording, WiFi protocol transmission

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 1000 Series

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1000-series/id1564047678)

View live video streams captured by your drone's camera directly on your device. This application provides a real-time feed, allowing you to monitor your drone's perspective as it flies.

**Highlights:** Real-time video display, Drone camera feed, Live streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✈️ Flies well and responsive controls
- 💰 Good value for budget price
- 🎮 Fun starter drone for beginners
- 📹 SD card recording functionality works
- ⚙️ Easy maintenance and upkeep

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 App frequently fails to connect to drone
- 📹 Camera streaming/live video doesn't work
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- ⚠️ Poor video quality and low FPS
- 🔋 Short battery life

**Reported bugs**

- App won't connect to drone camera
- Live video streaming fails or shows loading screen
- Video frames freeze and lag heavily
- WiFi connection drops repeatedly
- Camera fails to initialize on phone

**Requested features**

- Whistle/beeper button on remote to locate lost drone
- Find drone tracking feature
- Longer camera range for live video
- VR mode for FPV-like experience
- Video quality adjustment options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VTI SkyTracker free?

VTI SkyTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 1000 Series free?

1000 Series is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VTI SkyTracker or 1000 Series?

1000 Series is rated higher. VTI SkyTracker averages 2.8 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while 1000 Series averages 3.2 from 239 ratings.

### Do VTI SkyTracker or 1000 Series have ads?

Neither VTI SkyTracker nor 1000 Series shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VTI SkyTracker or 1000 Series?

VTI SkyTracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and 1000 Series every 3 weeks. Most recently, VTI SkyTracker was updated on November 3, 2026 and 1000 Series on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
