Comparison

FPV Drone Operator vs The Strays

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

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About

FPV Drone Operator

Control a high-tech combat drone to destroy enemy vehicles and infantry in this action-simulation game. Experience intense gameplay with tactical challenges across various locations, utilizing kamikaze drones and a drone with drops for strategic attacks. Immerse yourself in realistic combat scenarios with first-person view and ragdoll physics.

Highlights
  • Control high-tech combat drones
  • Destroy enemy vehicles and infantry
  • Kamikaze drone attacks
  • Drone with drops
  • First-person view piloting
  • Realistic ragdoll physics
  • Multiple combat locations
Features
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FPV Drone Operator is an exciting action/simulation game where you control a high-tech combat drone, destroying enemy vehicles and infantry using the kamikaze method. You will experience dynamic and intense gameplay that requires tactical thinking and quick reactions. The game has several locations, each of which provides unique conditions and challenges for completing missions. On all maps, you will have to eliminate targets using a kamikaze drone, immersing yourself in a variety of combat scenarios. In addition, the game also features a drone with drops, which adds even more strategic options. Primary targets include: - Tanks, which pose a serious threat on the battlefield. - Armored personnel carriers, which require precise and quick neutralization. - KamAZ trucks, often used to transport troops and equipment. - Infantry with realistic Ragdoll physics, which makes every hit spectacular and believable. One of the unique features of the game is the First Person View mode, which makes drone control realistic and exciting, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the piloting process. If your drone is destroyed, you can call a new drone and repeat the task! Enjoy realistic ragdoll physics for soldiers when your drone hits them, and experience dynamic controls, immersing yourself in the world of exciting air battles. Experience the thrill of controlling a combat drone and become a true master of air attacks, destroying enemies with unprecedented efficiency and accuracy. Dear players, our game is in the early stages of development. If you find a bug or an issue, please let us know by email and we will definitely try to fix it in the next update! Privacy Policy https://www.dreamsimulatorstudios.com/privacypolicy User Agreement (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

The Strays

Lead a team of battle-hardened dogs against mutated horrors and uncover a dark conspiracy. Blast your way through infected city zones, from labs to sewers, utilizing each dog's unique abilities to fight grotesque bosses and reveal the truth behind the outbreak.

Highlights
  • Twelve playable dogs with unique abilities
  • Seven distinct campaign zones
  • Mutant enemies and boss battles
  • Uncover a deep conspiracy through intel
  • Fast-paced run-and-gun action
Features
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THE CITY HAS GONE TO THE DOGS. The Helix Institute promised a cure. What they unleashed was an outbreak. Now the streets crawl with mutated horrors, the labs hide unspeakable secrets, and the Free Strays have banded together to fight back. Take control of a twelve-dog team of battle-hardened street survivors and blast your way through a city consumed by the Helix infection. From research labs to the sewers, abandoned mines, and the heart of the outbreak itself, every level pushes you deeper into the conspiracy. PICK YOUR FIGHTER Choose from twelve playable strays, each with their own look, abilities and ultimate moves. FIGHT THROUGH THE OUTBREAK Battle across distinct campaign zones, each with its own threats and atmosphere: the Abandoned Lab, the Overgrown Park, the Helix Fortress, the Ruined City, the Toxic Sewers, the Helix Mines, and the final Genesis facility. FACE THE NIGHTMARES Square off against grotesque bosses pulled straight from Helix's worst experiments, including the towering Wild Alpha Bear, the monstrous Sewer Queen, and the corrupted minds behind it all. UNCOVER THE CONSPIRACY Dig into the story through collectible intel notes, and use the evidence board packed with classified photos and disturbing clues to reveal more about what Helix really did, and who's still out there. WHAT YOU GET - Fast, satisfying run-and-gun action - Twelve unique playable dogs - Eight campaign zones - Mutant enemies and boss battles - A deep, unfolding conspiracy told through intel and lore The humans made the monsters. The strays are here to clean up the mess. Download The Strays and take back the city, one mutant at a time.

Screenshots

FPV Drone Operator4 screens
The Strays4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Strays at 5.0 against FPV Drone Operator's 4.4. The Strays also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). FPV Drone Operator's advantage is ratings volume (452 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. FPV Drone Operator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. The Strays asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Strays holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FPV Drone Operator has 452 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FPV Drone Operator ships an update every 5 weeks, The Strays every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FPV Drone Operator versus The Strays: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFPV Drone OperatorThe Strays
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (452 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings452 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size437 MB83 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperYuri DyachenkoDo Not Get Abstracted Studios, LLC

Customer experience

FPV Drone Operator

All ratings452 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive39.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative51.3%

The Strays

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

FPV Drone Operator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Drone bombing issues
  • Inconsistent damage detection
  • Inability to play offline
  • Performance problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Controller support
  • More levels and missions
  • Ability to remove ads
  • Improved FPV controls
  • More diverse enemy types

The Strays

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FPV Drone Operator

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$7.997 Days
One-time3
  • Drone with auto-guidance$4.99
  • Drone with a nuclear charge$4.99
  • Drone with napalm$4.99
None

The Strays

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FPV Drone Operator free?
FPV Drone Operator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Strays free?
The Strays is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FPV Drone Operator or The Strays?
The Strays is rated higher. FPV Drone Operator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 452 ratings, while The Strays averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FPV Drone Operator or The Strays have ads?
FPV Drone Operator shows ads; The Strays does not.
Which is updated more often, FPV Drone Operator or The Strays?
FPV Drone Operator ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Strays every 5 days. Most recently, FPV Drone Operator was updated on September 20, 2026 and The Strays on September 11, 2026.

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