HS GPS V5 vs CHUBORY FLY
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；
CHUBORY FLY
Control and connect to specific drone models, accessing detailed aircraft status and flight controls. Capture high-quality video and photos directly from your device.
- Drone connectivity
- Aircraft status information
- Flight control
- Video photography
- Real-time feed
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This is an app for connecting and controlling F89，A77 drones And it can provide the user with detailed aircraft status information and flight control; And video photography
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CHUBORY FLY at 2.8 against HS GPS V5's 2.5. CHUBORY FLY also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 27%). HS GPS V5's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (205 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
CHUBORY FLY holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HS GPS V5 has 205 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of HS GPS V5's written reviews are positive against 40% of CHUBORY FLY's.
HS GPS V5 ships an update every 2 weeks, CHUBORY FLY every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HS GPS V5 | CHUBORY FLY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (205 ratings) | 2.8 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.8% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 205 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 243 MB | 247 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HOLY STONE TECHNOLOGY Co.,Ltd. | 元明 苏 |
Customer experience
HS GPS V5
CHUBORY FLY
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
CHUBORY FLY
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HS GPS V5
No in-app purchases
CHUBORY FLY
No in-app purchases
