# M vs Flying MAX

The clearest difference is rating: M at 2.9 against Flying MAX's 2.4. Flying MAX's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

M holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 5 respectively.

M ships an update every 15 months, Flying MAX monthly. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | M | Flying MAX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-drone/id1603253058/reviews)** | [2.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-max/id6471482188/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 168 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [健 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/915660333) | [文 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512068135) |

## What reviewers say

### M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-drone/id1603253058)

Control your drone with intuitive methods including joysticks, gravity sensing, and voice commands. Capture aerial photos and videos with gesture controls. Experience real-time image transmission for immersive flight.

**Highlights:** Real-time image transmission, Joystick, gravity, and trajectory control, Voice keyword control, Gesture-based photo/video capture, Take pictures and videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Flying MAX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-max/id6471482188)

Control a drone with your mobile device. Capture photos and videos, stream footage in real-time, and manipulate flight through various control methods including gesture and gravity sensors. Explore advanced features like trajectory control and a 3D scattering screen.

**Highlights:** Real-time image transmission, Gesture capture and video recording, Trajectory control, Gravity sensor manipulation, Rocker control, 3D Scattering Screen

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is M free?

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

### Is Flying MAX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, M or Flying MAX?

M is rated higher. M averages 2.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Flying MAX averages 2.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do M or Flying MAX have ads?

Neither M nor Flying MAX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, M or Flying MAX?

M ships an update every 15 months, and Flying MAX monthly. Most recently, M was updated on September 17, 2026 and Flying MAX on September 17, 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.*