DroneCJ vs ELRS Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
DroneCJ
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DroneCJ is the must-have app for drone and model aircraft enthusiasts. Discover an interactive 3D map with all the spots shared by the community. Enjoy multi-activity support: drones, RC cars, planes, boats. Access detailed flight restriction zones with all the information you need to fly safely. Check out weather forecasts specially designed for drone flying and plan your outings in the best conditions. Each spot has a complete file with photos, descriptions, likes, comments, and itinerary. You can also share certain locations privately with your groups only. With DroneCJ, explore new places, comply with regulations, and enjoy an experience designed by and for enthusiasts. Simple, practical, and secure: DroneCJ becomes your ideal companion for every flight session. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dronecj.com/privacy
ELRS Mobile
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ExpressLRS Mobile is the modern, mobile-first companion application for your ExpressLRS ecosystem. Built to simplify the management, configuration, and flashing of ExpressLRS receivers and transmitters, the app allows you to handle everything directly from your phoneβno USB cables, no Python environments, and no PC required. Key Features 100% Offline Flashing: Prepare for the field before you leave. Our built-in Firmware Manager allows you to cache complete releases, letting you dynamically assemble and flash firmware targets even in remote locations with zero cellular service. Mobile-First Workflow: Connect directly to your hardware's built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. The app automatically ensures your mobile device stays connected to the ELRS hotspot, even when the OS realizes it lacks internet access. Device Discovery & Configurator: Instantly find your devices via mDNS. View live hardware status, configure PWM pins, adjust Model Match, or access the native ELRS Web UI through an embedded viewer. Smart Hardware Resolution: An intuitive cascading selection system (Device Type -> Vendor -> Frequency ->Target) ensures you always build and flash the correct binary for your specific hardware. Firmware 3.x & 4.x Ready: Full support for the latest ExpressLRS ecosystems. Compatibility Supports a wide range of Wi-Fi capable ExpressLRS hardware, including: RadioMaster: Nomad, Pocket, XR1/XR4 Dual Band, and more. BETAFPV: SuperP, Nano, and Micro series. HappyModel: EP / EP Dual and specialized targets. Platform Support: ESP8285, ESP32, ESP32-C3, and ESP32-S3 targets. Community & Support ExpressLRS Mobile is an independent, community-driven tool. We are active on the official ExpressLRS Discord and maintain an open-source repository on GitHub for bug reports and feature requests. Note: This is an independent tool and is not officially affiliated with ExpressLRS LLC. "ExpressLRS" is a trademark of ExpressLRS LLC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ELRS Mobile at none against DroneCJ's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. DroneCJ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ELRS Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
DroneCJ ships an update every 3 weeks, ELRS Mobile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DroneCJ | ELRS Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Julien Cecconi | Weston Hinton |
In-app purchases
DroneCJ
- DroneCJ Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
- DroneCJ Plus Yearly$44.991 Year
ELRS Mobile
No in-app purchases









