# XiL Max vs PiHOT

The clearest difference is rating: PiHOT at 5.0 against XiL Max's 1.7. PiHOT also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). XiL Max's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and device support. On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

PiHOT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XiL Max has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | XiL Max | PiHOT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xil-max/id1583923453/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pihot/id6480401595/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 140 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [武裕 麦](https://appshunter.io/developer/953003312) | [连咏 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273966378) |

## What reviewers say

### XiL Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xil-max/id1583923453)

This application enables high-definition, long-distance aerial photography and videography using drones. It provides advanced control for capturing stunning visuals from afar.

**Highlights:** HD drone aerial photography, Long-distance drone control, High-definition video capture, Advanced drone piloting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PiHOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pihot/id6480401595)

This application allows users to control aerial drones for real-time video preview and capture. It offers advanced flight functions like waypoint navigation, orbiting, following, and return-to-home. Users can also adjust drone parameters directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Real-time preview and capture, Drone control, Waypoint navigation, Orbiting and following modes, Return-to-home function, Drone parameter settings

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XiL Max free?

XiL Max is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PiHOT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, XiL Max or PiHOT?

PiHOT is rated higher. XiL Max averages 1.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while PiHOT averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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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.*