Comparison

HD X Drone vs MIDRONE 420

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

About

HD X Drone

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This APP function: 1.Remote control the four axis aircraft( Model airplane) by the IOS machine(iPhone/iPad). 2.Display the real-time video which taken by the camera on the aircraft, video data transmitted via 2.4G WiFi protocol. 3.Take the photo and video record on the mobile phone side.

About

MIDRONE 420

Features

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MI Drone 420 is a UAV toy control app. App communicates with UAV via WiFi. The video data collected by the real-time transmission device is displayed on the mobile phone. While previewing the UAV screen, the App can also control the UAV to fly. Various auxiliary functions are provided on the App, users can experience the excitement and fun of flying. The app's photo and video functions allow users to easily save the beautiful scenery at high altitude.

Screenshots

HD X Drone2 screens

MIDRONE 4202 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HD X Drone at monthly against MIDRONE 420's every 2 months. HD X Drone also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HD X Drone ships an update monthly, MIDRONE 420 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on May 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

HD X Drone versus MIDRONE 420: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	HD X Drone	MIDRONE 420
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Monthly — better	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	10.0 — better	12.0
Further details — not scored
Size	137 MB	139 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	秋焰郑	Top Sunshine Technology Co.,Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

HD X Drone

No in-app purchases

None

MIDRONE 420

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HD X Drone free?

HD X Drone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is MIDRONE 420 free?

MIDRONE 420 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do HD X Drone or MIDRONE 420 have ads?

Neither HD X Drone nor MIDRONE 420 shows ads.

Which is updated more often, HD X Drone or MIDRONE 420?

HD X Drone ships an update monthly, and MIDRONE 420 every 2 months. Most recently, HD X Drone was updated on May 18, 2026 and MIDRONE 420 on September 17, 2026.