Comparison

ApexFlight vs RunCam Fly

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

Head to head
About

ApexFlight

Features
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一款专为无人机飞控遥控器设计,简化固件升级,调试和设置的应用.

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RunCam Fly

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RunCam Fly is a powerful and user-friendly drone ground station app that fully supports ArduPilot and PX4 flight controllers, providing a seamless flying experience and precise control. Key Features: Flight Tuning: Supports MAVLink/CRSF protocols with a complete parameter configuration interface for real-time ArduPilot/PX4 tuning Telemetry Monitoring: Real-time display of altitude, speed, battery voltage, GPS data, and other critical flight information Map Navigation: Switch between vector and satellite maps, track flight paths in real time, and enable auto-follow mode Mission Planning: Intuitive waypoint mission editing with support for multiple waypoint types and one-click mission uploads Flight Recording: Automatically logs flight data, supports flight path replay and data analysis Voice Alerts: Smart voice notifications for flight status, battery levels, signal loss, and other critical events 3D Attitude Indicator: Provides a clear visualization of aircraft attitude for enhanced flight control Failsafe Protection: Configurable GCS, long/short signal loss protection to minimize flight risks Connection Methods: Supports Bluetooth / TCP / UDP connections Compatible with MAVLink / CRSF protocols Works with ArduPilot / PX4 / INAV / Betaflight flight controllers Safety Features: All data is stored locally to protect user privacy Multi-layer failsafe protection for enhanced flight security Real-time monitoring and alerts to ensure reliable operation RunCam Fly – Smarter, Safer, and More Efficient Drone Control!

Screenshots

ApexFlight4 screens
RunCam Fly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RunCam Fly at every 4 days against ApexFlight's every 2 months. RunCam Fly also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ApexFlight ships an update every 2 months, RunCam Fly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
ApexFlight versus RunCam Fly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApexFlightRunCam Fly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer星星 艾RunCam

In-app purchases

None

ApexFlight

No in-app purchases

None

RunCam Fly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ApexFlight free?
ApexFlight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RunCam Fly free?
RunCam Fly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ApexFlight or RunCam Fly have ads?
Neither ApexFlight nor RunCam Fly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ApexFlight or RunCam Fly?
ApexFlight ships an update every 2 months, and RunCam Fly every 4 days. Most recently, ApexFlight was updated on October 3, 2026 and RunCam Fly on October 10, 2026.

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