RED5 Drone vs ELITE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
RED5 Drone
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RED5 Drone is a professional flight control application that supports a variety of FX50/FX70/FX90/FX100 aircraft.The App boasts real-time video transmission, flight parameter settings and aerial video and other aircraftfunctions. Main features include: 1. GPS positioning that allows users to pinpoint wherever aircraft is located2. Map navigation and viewing, as well as waypoint mission control 3. Real-time HD video and telemetry transmission 4. Versatile and nimble aircraft control via a set of on-screen virtual joysticks5. A flexible aerial photography platform
ELITE
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ELITE-GPS is a professional flight control application that supports a variety of aircraft. The APP boasts real-time video transmission, flight parameter settings and aerial video and other aircraft functions. Main features include: 1. GPS positioning that allows users to pinpoint wherever aircraft is located 2. Map navigation and viewing, as well as waypoint mission control 3. Real-time video and telemetry transmission 4. Versatile and nimble aircraft control via a set of on-screen virtual joysticks
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ELITE at 11.0 against RED5 Drone's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RED5 Drone | ELITE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | θΏε ε | Le Wei Technology(HK) Limited |
In-app purchases
RED5 Drone
No in-app purchases
ELITE
No in-app purchases
