Comparison

FPV Mate 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

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

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

FPV Mate3 screens
ELRS Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ELRS Mobile at Free against FPV Mate's $4.99. ELRS Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

ELRS Mobile is free to download; FPV Mate costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FPV Mate ships an update every 2 months, ELRS Mobile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
FPV Mate versus ELRS Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFPV MateELRS Mobile
Price$4.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size48 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFPV MateWeston Hinton

In-app purchases

None

FPV Mate

No in-app purchases

None

ELRS Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FPV Mate free?
FPV Mate costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ELRS Mobile free?
ELRS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FPV Mate or ELRS Mobile have ads?
Neither FPV Mate nor ELRS Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FPV Mate or ELRS Mobile?
FPV Mate ships an update every 2 months, and ELRS Mobile every 2 weeks. Most recently, FPV Mate was updated on October 17, 2026 and ELRS Mobile on October 8, 2026.

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