# XM DRONE vs EXPLORER 1

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EXPLORER 1 at 9.0 against XM DRONE's 12.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | XM DRONE | EXPLORER 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Eastgallop Technology Co., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478354346) | [文 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512068135) |

## What reviewers say

### XM DRONE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xm-drone/id6744311220)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### EXPLORER 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorer-1/id6753917159)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XM DRONE free?

XM DRONE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EXPLORER 1 free?

EXPLORER 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do XM DRONE or EXPLORER 1 have ads?

Neither XM DRONE nor EXPLORER 1 shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*