GHOST Drone vs RunCam Fly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GHOST Drone
Control your GHOSTDRONE 1.0 with intuitive phone gestures, set flight paths, and activate a personal photographer mode. Features include auto-return for safety and real-time flight data.
- Avatar tilt control
- Companion mode for photography
- Waypoint navigation
- Headless microcontrol
- Auto return home
- Real-time flight data
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This GHOST Drone only supports GHOSTDRONE 1.0, if you are a GHOSTDRONE 2.0 user, please download the “EHANG Play” App in the Store. Features: [Avatar Tilt Control] Your phone is the mirror of your GHOSTDRONE. Just tilt your phone and the GHOSTDRONE will follow the gesture. [Companion Mode] Turn on Companion Mode and let GHOSTDRONE be your personal photographer. [Waypoints Mode] From starting point to your destination, all it takes is a single tap on the map. Hover anytime during flight. [Headless Microcontrol] No need to worry about which direction the drone is facing. Just drag the button on the micro control panel and GHOSTDRONE will follow the direction in which you drag. [Auto Return] GHOSTDRONE will automatically return under various conditions, such as low battery or lost of signal. Fly with confidence. Main Features: 1.Waypoint mode. Single tap to destination. 2.Avatar tilt control. Flying has never been easier. 3.Companion mode. Your personal photographer. 4.Headless microcontrol. Everything made easier. 5.Emergency hover mode. Fly with confidence. 6.Auto return home. Safe flight ensured. 7.Real-time flight data. Keep you informed. 8.Customizable settings. More settings, more flexibility. For more information, please visit: www.ehang.com
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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RunCam Fly at every 4 days against GHOST Drone's monthly. GHOST Drone's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GHOST Drone ships an update monthly, RunCam Fly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GHOST Drone | RunCam Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 240 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ehang, Inc. | RunCam |
In-app purchases
GHOST Drone
No in-app purchases
RunCam Fly
No in-app purchases









