HeliDirect vs Midland Helicopters
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HeliDirect
This app is a comprehensive online store for radio-controlled helicopters, FPV drones, and multirotors. It stocks a wide variety of kits, replacement parts, and electronic components to help enthusiasts get their aerial projects airborne.
- RC helicopter kits
- FPV drone equipment
- Multirotor parts
- Electronic components
- RC aerial project supplies
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HeliDirect is your source for yourR/C Helicopters, FPV and multirotors/drones needs. We are stocking all kits, parts and electronics to get your RC dreams in air.
Midland Helicopters
This app specializes in radio-control model helicopters, offering kits, parts, and spares for popular brands. They aim for same-day shipping on in-stock items ordered before 3 PM to get enthusiasts back flying quickly.
- RC model helicopter kits
- Parts and spares for major brands
- Same-day shipping on in-stock items
- Order before 3 PM for dispatch
- Wide selection of radio control helicopters
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RC Model Helicopter Specialists serving the UK and Global markets with all the kits, parts and spares for mainstream helicopter brands. Good stocks on hand to ship same day whenever possible. Top name radio control helicopters from popular brands including SAB, Align, Mikado, Tron, XLPower, OMP Hobby, Blade. All spare parts for current models are available for immediate dispatch. Order before 3PM for same day shipping. Get your model back in the air faster buying from Midland Helicopters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Midland Helicopters at 100% against HeliDirect's 39%. Midland Helicopters also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). HeliDirect's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HeliDirect ships an update every 2 months, Midland Helicopters every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HeliDirect | Midland Helicopters |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (676 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 676 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HeliDirect LLC | MIDLAND HELICOPTERS LTD |
Customer experience
HeliDirect
Midland Helicopters
Bugs and requests
HeliDirect
Reported bugs
9 issues- App crashes when viewing profile
- App crashes when searching catalog
- App locks up when adding items to cart
- Cart not refreshing after order placement
- Menu items not selectable
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- Login authentication failures
- Page kicks users out during purchase
- App restart with phantom cart notifications
- Home navigation causes crashes
Requested features
6 requests- Landscape mode for iPad
- Link website and app account data
- Improve product descriptions and specifications
- Free shipping promotion threshold
- Better order history viewing and sorting
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- Fix menu navigation and link functionality
Midland Helicopters
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HeliDirect
No in-app purchases
Midland Helicopters
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HeliDirect free?
Is Midland Helicopters free?
Do HeliDirect or Midland Helicopters have ads?
Which is updated more often, HeliDirect or Midland Helicopters?
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