HS GPS V5 vs SYMA Drone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HS GPS V5
This application connects to compatible drones via Wi-Fi to provide real-time HD video streaming. It allows users to capture photos and videos, with AI enhancements and GPS support for drone operation.
- Real-time HD video transmission
- Photo and video recording
- AI enhancements
- GPS support
- Wi-Fi drone connectivity
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HS GPS V5需和相应的无人飞行器通过Wi-Fi联通后使用，包含以下功能: 1、实时高清图传； 2、拍照、录像； 3、AI 加持； 5、支持GPS；
SYMA Drone
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SYMA Drone 是具备GPS导航的无人飞行器配套APP；致力于为用户带来便捷的、稳定的智能飞行器使用体验。通过该APP可以控制无人飞行器。您可以进行飞行器陀螺仪校准、罗盘校准；多视窗功能；图传拍照；录像图传、夜景模式、竖拍模式等操作；GPS飞行，航点飞行，环绕飞行，渐远、螺旋、冲天等。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: HS GPS V5 at 3 against SYMA Drone's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
| Parameter | HS GPS V5 | SYMA Drone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (205 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 205 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 243 MB | 203 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HOLY STONE TECHNOLOGY Co.,Ltd. | 元明 苏 |
Bugs and requests
HS GPS V5
Reported bugs
18 issues- App fails to connect to drone despite WiFi connection
- Calibration stuck on 'keep drone horizontal' error
- GPS mode unavailable or not activating
- App crashes when changing altitude and longitude settings
- App crashes when changing flight distance
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- Camera feed blacks out or won't display
- WiFi band switching ('Change Band') throws 'Failed, Check it' error
- App defaults to 2.4G frequency when drone uses 5G
- Connection shows as connected but no communication occurs
- App freezes during flight operations
- RTH (Return to Home) not responding to commands
- Drone gets stuck on 'unlock drone' screen
- App won't open on iPhone devices
- Connection drops after a few flights then stops working permanently
- Settings revert to default values (19 ft max height)
- App loses connection mid-flight causing drone loss
- Calibration fails on iPhone 11, 12, and newer models
- FPV view disappears after app updates
Requested features
8 requests- Audio cues for low battery instead of automatic RTH
- Adjustable RTH battery threshold (10-15% instead of 20%)
- Better calibration instructions and guidance
- Improved app album/photo management interface
- 5G WiFi band support with working band switching
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- Enhanced iOS compatibility for newer iPhone versions
- Offline mode or manual control without app connection
- Clearer setup instructions in the app itself
SYMA Drone
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HS GPS V5
No in-app purchases
SYMA Drone
No in-app purchases
