Comparison

GHOST Drone 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

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.

Highlights
  • Avatar tilt control
  • Companion mode for photography
  • Waypoint navigation
  • Headless microcontrol
  • Auto return home
  • Real-time flight data
Features
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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

About

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

GHOST Drone4 screens
RunCam Fly4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GHOST Drone versus RunCam Fly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGHOST DroneRunCam Fly
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEhang, Inc.RunCam

In-app purchases

None

GHOST Drone

No in-app purchases

None

RunCam Fly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GHOST Drone free?
GHOST Drone 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 GHOST Drone or RunCam Fly have ads?
Neither GHOST Drone nor RunCam Fly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GHOST Drone or RunCam Fly?
GHOST Drone ships an update monthly, and RunCam Fly every 4 days. Most recently, GHOST Drone was updated on October 24, 2026 and RunCam Fly on October 10, 2026.

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