Comparison

FPV Mate vs TWS Controller

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
Currently charting
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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

TWS Controller

Features
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TWS Controller menemukan appliance TW Streamer pada jaringan Wi-Fi lokal, lalu memberi Anda kontrol penuh langsung dari iPhone. Pilih unit dari hasil pemindaian, login, dan kelola perangkat melalui antarmuka native yang cepatβ€”tanpa WebView, akun cloud, atau monitor tambahan. KONTROL APPLIANCE LENGKAP β€’ Status langsung: koneksi, interface jaringan, DNS, VPN, suhu, resolusi, FPS, bitrate, dan kapasitas disk β€’ Video: codec, resolusi dan output display, aspect/fit, flip, koreksi lensa, color grading, LUT, serta deteksi objek β€’ Display: dukungan HDMI, DSI, dan SPI mengikuti capability perangkat β€’ Mode sumber: auto, FPV Goggles, aerial controller, RTMP receiver, dan UVC β€’ Live: RTMP, WHIP, NDI, SRT, UDP, audio, dan FCC β€’ Rekaman: mulai/berhenti, format, split, autostart, galeri, unduh, hapus, dan WebDAV β€’ Jaringan: hotspot/client, pemindaian Wi-Fi, channel survey, dan konfigurasi access point β€’ VPN: Tailscale/Headscale dan OpenVPN, termasuk profile serta status koneksi β€’ Sistem: lisensi, keamanan config, diagnostic capture, backup/restore, firmware, restart, reboot, shutdown, dan reset RASPBERRY PI DAN RADXA Tampilan menyesuaikan capability yang dilaporkan appliance. Fitur khusus Raspberry Pi seperti boot tuning hanya muncul saat didukung; interface, connector, display, SPI, DSI, NDI, WHIP, dan provider VPN dibaca dinamis dari unit. PRIVASI SEJAK AWAL Aplikasi berkomunikasi langsung dengan appliance melalui jaringan lokal. Tidak ada akun cloud, analitik, iklan, atau pengumpulan data. Kredensial dan pengaturan hanya dikirim ke perangkat yang Anda pilih. TWS Controller bersifat independen dan tidak berafiliasi dengan atau didukung oleh DJI maupun produsen lain.

Screenshots

FPV Mate3 screens
TWS Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TWS Controller at Free against FPV Mate's $4.99. TWS Controller also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). FPV Mate's advantage is chart position (#190 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

TWS Controller 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, TWS Controller every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 6 level
FPV Mate versus TWS Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFPV MateTWS Controller
Price$4.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidβ€”
Best chart rank#190 β€” betterβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size48 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFPV MateARKANA SOLUSI DIGITAL, PT

In-app purchases

None

FPV Mate

No in-app purchases

None

TWS Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FPV Mate free?
FPV Mate costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TWS Controller free?
TWS Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FPV Mate or TWS Controller have ads?
Neither FPV Mate nor TWS Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FPV Mate or TWS Controller?
FPV Mate ships an update every 2 months, and TWS Controller every 2 days. Most recently, FPV Mate was updated on September 22, 2026 and TWS Controller on September 8, 2026.

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