# CloudRover V vs HolyStone

The clearest difference is rating: HolyStone at 3.5 against CloudRover V's 3.0. HolyStone also leads on ratings volume (111 vs 1). CloudRover V's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

HolyStone holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HolyStone has 111 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CloudRover V ships an update every 2 months, HolyStone every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudRover V | HolyStone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudrover-v/id1490237899/reviews) | **[3.5 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holystone-fpv/id1557382812/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **111** |
| Positive reviews | — | 29.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 22 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志刚 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/608110587) | [HOLY STONE TECHNOLOGY Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471499018) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudRover V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudrover-v/id1490237899)

This app allows you to remotely control a car-like device that functions as a portable IP camera. It can patrol your home, capture real-time pictures and videos, and serve as a companion for children or a home safety monitor.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Real-time picture and video capture, Home patrolling and monitoring, Interactive toy for children, Home safety guard functionality, Internet-enabled device control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HolyStone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holystone-fpv/id1557382812)

Control your drone with your mobile device. Experience real-time FPV video, multiple control methods including gravity sensing and voice commands, and capture photos and videos directly from the app.

**Highlights:** WiFi real-time image transmission, Gravity sensing control, Trajectory control, Voice command control, Hand photography and video recording, Manual photography and video recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun drone to use
- 👍 Good camera quality
- 👍 Impressed by drone quality
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Easy connection with app and drone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 App doesn't work
- 😞 Drone won't pair
- 😞 App freezes
- 😞 Drone flies away unexpectedly
- 😞 Connection issues

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes
- Drone won't pair with controller
- Home button causes drone to fly erratically
- Cannot log back into account
- Videos turn screen white

**Requested features**

- Update app to fix bugs
- Provide better customer support
- Fix video file size issue
- Improve drone control responsiveness
- Fix account creation issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudRover V free?

CloudRover V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HolyStone free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CloudRover V or HolyStone?

HolyStone is rated higher. CloudRover V averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HolyStone averages 3.5 from 111 ratings.

### Do CloudRover V or HolyStone have ads?

Neither CloudRover V nor HolyStone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CloudRover V or HolyStone?

CloudRover V ships an update every 2 months, and HolyStone every 3 months. Most recently, CloudRover V was updated on October 15, 2026 and HolyStone on October 21, 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.*