# RC FPV vs HolyStone

The clearest difference is rating: HolyStone at 3.5 against RC FPV's 2.4. HolyStone also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). RC FPV's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (503 vs 111). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 503 and 111 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of RC FPV's written reviews are positive against 30% of HolyStone's.

RC FPV ships an update every 4 weeks, HolyStone every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RC FPV | HolyStone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (503 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rc-fpv/id1532634846/reviews) | **[3.5 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holystone-fpv/id1557382812/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **503** | 111 |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | **29.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 108 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [shenzhen cooingdv technology co.,ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255741645) | [HOLY STONE TECHNOLOGY Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471499018) |

## What reviewers say

### RC FPV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rc-fpv/id1532634846)

Control your toy plane via WiFi, capturing photos and videos in real-time. This app allows for various operational controls to enhance your flying experience and embark on a fun journey.

**Highlights:** WiFi flight control, Photography, Video recording, Real-time viewing, Toy plane operation

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to connect
- 👍 Works well with drone
- 🚀 Connects quickly to WiFi
- 👍 Good for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes when connecting to WiFi
- 🐛 Camera doesn't work
- 🐛 Controls don't function properly
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when connecting to drone WiFi
- Camera doesn't work even when connected
- Controls unresponsive or don't work as expected
- Frequent disconnections between app and drone

**Requested features**

- Add one-click take off and landing
- Improve camera quality
- Add ability to save and share photos/videos
- Provide instructions in multiple languages


### 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 RC FPV free?

RC FPV 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, RC FPV or HolyStone?

HolyStone is rated higher. RC FPV averages 2.4 out of 5 from 503 ratings, while HolyStone averages 3.5 from 111 ratings.

### Do RC FPV or HolyStone have ads?

RC FPV shows ads; HolyStone does not.

### Which is updated more often, RC FPV or HolyStone?

RC FPV ships an update every 4 weeks, and HolyStone every 3 months. Most recently, RC FPV was updated on October 22, 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.*