Comparison

Ground Station vs RunCam Fly

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

Head to head
About

Ground Station

Control your drone with an iPad using this ground control station software. Plan flight courses on the ground and execute them with a simple tap or joystick control. Supports various DJI flight controllers and Bluetooth 4.0 iPads for a seamless flying experience.

Highlights
  • Waypoint flight planning
  • Joystick control
  • Custom joystick support
  • Save and upload flight courses
  • Voice reminders
  • Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
Features
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The Ground Control Station software is specially designed for BVR flight. With the DJI hardware, you just need an iPad, then you can make the aircraft carry out the flight course preset on the ground control station software. With the click & go flight and joystick control on touch screen functionality you can enjoy the pleasure of using the iPad to control the aircraft. The software now only supports Bluetooth 4.0 iPad devices (such as: the new iPad, the iPad mini and the iPad 4). Features: ※ Single Waypoint, Multi Waypoints, Joystick Control ※ Custom Joystick Supported ※ Save & Upload Flight Course Supported ※ Chinese and English Supported ※ Voice Reminder ※ Using Bluetooth 4.0 Low Power Consumption Technology ※ WooKong-M Supported ※ Naza-M Supported ※ A2 Supported ※ Phantom 2 Supported

About

RunCam Fly

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RunCam Fly is a powerful and user-friendly drone ground station app that fully supports ArduPilot and PX4 flight controllers, providing a seamless flying experience and precise control. Key Features: Flight Tuning: Supports MAVLink/CRSF protocols with a complete parameter configuration interface for real-time ArduPilot/PX4 tuning Telemetry Monitoring: Real-time display of altitude, speed, battery voltage, GPS data, and other critical flight information Map Navigation: Switch between vector and satellite maps, track flight paths in real time, and enable auto-follow mode Mission Planning: Intuitive waypoint mission editing with support for multiple waypoint types and one-click mission uploads Flight Recording: Automatically logs flight data, supports flight path replay and data analysis Voice Alerts: Smart voice notifications for flight status, battery levels, signal loss, and other critical events 3D Attitude Indicator: Provides a clear visualization of aircraft attitude for enhanced flight control Failsafe Protection: Configurable GCS, long/short signal loss protection to minimize flight risks Connection Methods: Supports Bluetooth / TCP / UDP connections Compatible with MAVLink / CRSF protocols Works with ArduPilot / PX4 / INAV / Betaflight flight controllers Safety Features: All data is stored locally to protect user privacy Multi-layer failsafe protection for enhanced flight security Real-time monitoring and alerts to ensure reliable operation RunCam Fly – Smarter, Safer, and More Efficient Drone Control!

Screenshots

RunCam Fly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RunCam Fly at every 4 days against Ground Station's every 3 weeks. RunCam Fly also leads on device support (4 vs 1). Ground Station's advantage is iOS requirement (6.1 vs 13.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

Ground Station ships an update every 3 weeks, RunCam Fly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ground Station versus RunCam Fly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGround StationRunCam Fly
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS6.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDJIRunCam

In-app purchases

None

Ground Station

No in-app purchases

None

RunCam Fly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ground Station free?
Ground Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RunCam Fly free?
RunCam Fly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ground Station or RunCam Fly have ads?
Neither Ground Station nor RunCam Fly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ground Station or RunCam Fly?
Ground Station ships an update every 3 weeks, and RunCam Fly every 4 days. Most recently, Ground Station was updated on October 24, 2026 and RunCam Fly on October 10, 2026.

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