FPV Mate vs TinyFpvTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- Camera-based lap timing
- Plug-and-play setup
- Rapid launch in under 5 seconds
- Optimized for tight courses
- Detailed performance data
- No registration required
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | FPV Mate | TinyFpvTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FPV Mate | ALEX ZINKNER |
Customer experience
FPV Mate
TinyFpvTimer
In-app purchases
FPV Mate
No in-app purchases
TinyFpvTimer
- Lifetime Premium$22.99
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