Comparison

SUNNYSKY vs ELRS Mobile

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

Head to head
About

SUNNYSKY

Features
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SUNNYSKY establishes a connection through the Bluetooth of the mobile phone and the Bluetooth of the ESC, so as to realize the functions of adjusting the parameters of the ESC, viewing the data, and upgrading the firmware.

About

ELRS Mobile

Features
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ExpressLRS Mobile is the modern, mobile-first companion application for your ExpressLRS ecosystem. Built to simplify the management, configuration, and flashing of ExpressLRS receivers and transmitters, the app allows you to handle everything directly from your phoneβ€”no USB cables, no Python environments, and no PC required. Key Features 100% Offline Flashing: Prepare for the field before you leave. Our built-in Firmware Manager allows you to cache complete releases, letting you dynamically assemble and flash firmware targets even in remote locations with zero cellular service. Mobile-First Workflow: Connect directly to your hardware's built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. The app automatically ensures your mobile device stays connected to the ELRS hotspot, even when the OS realizes it lacks internet access. Device Discovery & Configurator: Instantly find your devices via mDNS. View live hardware status, configure PWM pins, adjust Model Match, or access the native ELRS Web UI through an embedded viewer. Smart Hardware Resolution: An intuitive cascading selection system (Device Type -> Vendor -> Frequency ->Target) ensures you always build and flash the correct binary for your specific hardware. Firmware 3.x & 4.x Ready: Full support for the latest ExpressLRS ecosystems. Compatibility Supports a wide range of Wi-Fi capable ExpressLRS hardware, including: RadioMaster: Nomad, Pocket, XR1/XR4 Dual Band, and more. BETAFPV: SuperP, Nano, and Micro series. HappyModel: EP / EP Dual and specialized targets. Platform Support: ESP8285, ESP32, ESP32-C3, and ESP32-S3 targets. Community & Support ExpressLRS Mobile is an independent, community-driven tool. We are active on the official ExpressLRS Discord and maintain an open-source repository on GitHub for bug reports and feature requests. Note: This is an independent tool and is not officially affiliated with ExpressLRS LLC. "ExpressLRS" is a trademark of ExpressLRS LLC.

Screenshots

SUNNYSKY4 screens
ELRS Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SUNNYSKY at 12.4 against ELRS Mobile's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SUNNYSKY ships an update every 9 days, ELRS Mobile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
SUNNYSKY versus ELRS Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSUNNYSKYELRS Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS12.4 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperηΏ” δ»»Weston Hinton

In-app purchases

None

SUNNYSKY

No in-app purchases

None

ELRS Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SUNNYSKY free?
SUNNYSKY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ELRS Mobile free?
ELRS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SUNNYSKY or ELRS Mobile have ads?
Neither SUNNYSKY nor ELRS Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SUNNYSKY or ELRS Mobile?
SUNNYSKY ships an update every 9 days, and ELRS Mobile every 2 weeks. Most recently, SUNNYSKY was updated on November 4, 2026 and ELRS Mobile on November 5, 2026.

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