Drone Cadets vs NYCPS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Drone Cadets
Engage with cutting-edge drone technology through a virtual reality simulator, competitive races, and mission-based challenges. Customize drones and unlock new vehicles with in-game currency earned or purchased.
- Virtual reality drone simulator
- Drone racing with online multiplayer
- Mission simulators (firefighting, rescue, etc.)
- Drone customization options
- Unlockable vehicles with in-game currency
- Educational content on drone technology
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Explore the innovative technology that the Drone Cadets App has to offer with its extensive features allowing people of all ages to engage in the future of drone technologies and engineering. Such features include: • A virtual reality simulator that allows the user to fly a drone in their own room. • Drone races that help the user practice maneuvering their drones and get accustomed to the controls, along with learning key terms and the Drone Cadet Oath. • Cross-platform multiplayer options which allow the user to race competitively with his/her friends online, along with multiple maps that involve sharp turns and small tunnels which put the player’s abilities to the test. • Options of unlocking exclusive content such as land rovers or underwater submarines with in-game currency. • Mission simulators that must be completed within a certain time constraint, such as firefighting, delivering packages, reconnaissance, taking down enemy targets, and rescue missions. • Drones are customizable with design, propellers, and even skins. • Free in-game currency that can be earned through playing the app and can be used to purchase every single accessory in the game, however can be purchased with real money if the user chooses to. Learn more about the Drone Cadets and their mission to promote education at https://Drone-Cadets.com
NYCPS
This app enables parents and guardians to monitor their children's academic journey within the NYC Public School system. It provides access to grades, class schedules, attendance records, and assignment details.
- View grades
- Check schedules
- Monitor attendance
- Track assignments
- Support child's education
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NYCPS - NYCSA Mobile app allows parents/guardians to support and track their children's progress through public school education at the NYC Public Schools through the mobile app. It allows parents to view grades, schedules, attendance, and assignments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Drone Cadets at 100% against NYCPS's 11%. Drone Cadets also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). NYCPS's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (73 vs 17). On price, ads, 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.
Drone Cadets holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 73 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Drone Cadets's written reviews are positive against 11% of NYCPS's.
Drone Cadets ships an update every 3 weeks, NYCPS every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Drone Cadets | NYCPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (17 ratings) — better | 1.7 (73 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 10.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 73 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 12.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 336 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Drone Cadets | New York City Dept of Education |
Customer experience
Drone Cadets
NYCPS
Bugs and requests
Drone Cadets
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NYCPS
Reported bugs
13 issues- Stuck at 'Select Student' page with no students to select
- Login screen freezes
- App logs out frequently
- App doesn't accept correct credentials
- App crashes repeatedly
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- App doesn't allow login even with correct information
- App redirects to the website instead of functioning
- App freezes after hitting enter on login
- App doesn't recognize parent account credentials
- App doesn't let you go back to re-enter credentials
- App doesn't clear previous login info after deletion
- Login button is not visible due to screen size
- App prompts incorrect username or password despite website working
Requested features
7 requests- Bring back PupilPath
- Fix login issues
- Allow users to stay logged in
- Make app work with larger text sizes
- Ensure login button is visible on all screen sizes
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- Improve grading system breakdown
- Allow re-entry of login credentials after deletion
In-app purchases
Drone Cadets
No in-app purchases
NYCPS
No in-app purchases









