Comparison

FPV Mate vs TinyFpvTimer

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

Head to head
About

FPV Mate

View real-time footage from HDZero FPV Goggles with a low-latency RTSP connection. This app requires specific HDZero hardware to function and is not suitable for drone piloting.

Highlights
  • Real-time HDZero FPV goggle stream
  • Low-latency RTSP connection
  • Optimized viewing experience
  • Requires HDZero hardware
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Easily connect to HDZero FPV Goggles and view real-time footage* See exactly what the FPV pilot sees with an optimized, low-latency RTSP connection for seamless viewing. Important: This app is not allowed to be used in warzones. *Notes: Latency is not low enough to fly drones through this app. HDZero Goggles and HDZero Expansion Module V2 (WiFi) are required.

About

TinyFpvTimer

This app transforms your smartphone into a lap timer for FPV drone racing using only your device's camera. It offers quick setup and detailed performance data for solo training sessions, optimizing for tight indoor courses.

Highlights
  • Camera-based lap timing
  • Plug-and-play setup
  • Rapid launch in under 5 seconds
  • Optimized for tight courses
  • Detailed performance data
  • No registration required
Features
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TinyFpvTimer turns your phone into a FPV lap timer. Simply position your phone’s camera about 1m/3ft from the start/finish gate, open the app, and go—no connections, calibrations, or accounts required. Launch in under 5 seconds and focus on flying, not setup. Optimized for micro-class whoops on tight indoor courses, TinyFpvTimer delivers reliable lap detection using only your camera. It also works seamlessly with modern digital FPV systems and handles even the fastest passes through the gate. Key Features: • Plug-and-Play Timing: No extra hardware or wireless links—just your phone’s camera. • Rapid Launch: From app icon to ready in under 5 seconds. • Tight Courses: Optimized for compact tracks and micro drones. • Detailed Performance Data: Records your fastest laps and your best streak of consecutive laps (e.g., your top 3 laps flown back to back). • No Monthly Fees or Registration: Fully functional free version—no subscription, no sign-up. TinyFpvTimer is designed for solo training, giving FPV pilots clear feedback on every session. Improve your consistency, chase personal bests, and track your progress over time—all with the convenience of a single app on your phone. Download now and start timing your laps instantly!

Screenshots

FPV Mate3 screens
TinyFpvTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TinyFpvTimer at 100% against FPV Mate's 50%. TinyFpvTimer also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). FPV Mate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

TinyFpvTimer is free to download; FPV Mate costs $4.99 up front. TinyFpvTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FPV Mate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FPV Mate ships an update every 2 months, TinyFpvTimer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FPV Mate versus TinyFpvTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFPV MateTinyFpvTimer
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFPV MateALEX ZINKNER

Customer experience

FPV Mate

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

TinyFpvTimer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FPV Mate

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TinyFpvTimer

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$22.99

Questions

Is FPV Mate free?
FPV Mate costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TinyFpvTimer free?
TinyFpvTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FPV Mate or TinyFpvTimer have ads?
Neither FPV Mate nor TinyFpvTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FPV Mate or TinyFpvTimer?
FPV Mate ships an update every 2 months, and TinyFpvTimer every 3 weeks. Most recently, FPV Mate was updated on September 7, 2026 and TinyFpvTimer on June 4, 2026.

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