Comparison

Drone GP vs DRS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Drone GP

Experience the future of racing with this advanced drone simulator. Master precise controls and challenging tracks in a unique, multi-dimensional racing experience. Compete against AI and other players globally.

Highlights
  • Realistic FPV camera
  • Advanced multi-copter physics simulation
  • 15 race tracks
  • Multiplayer races
  • Online leaderboards
  • Dynamic AI opponents
Features
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*** DroneGP physics and graphics are very demanding check end of description for supported devices list * NOTE: To turn on your vehicle, raise and release the left stick once race has begun. Be a pioneer of the future of racing with DroneGP 15 ! Experience the first multi copter racing simulator and grow as a pilot of this completely new genre, mastering the controls and challenges that drone racing brings. As in car or motorcycle racing sims, you'll have to be precise and concentrated to complete a lap successfully, learn to master curve lines and know your vehicle behaviour in every situation. But unlike car or motorcycle racing sims, you'll have an additional dimension to exploit and keep under control, making for a unique and totally new experience. Compete against advanced AI players that adapt to tracks dynamically and control the same vehicle as you making every race different.. Online leaderboards and multiplayer races grant never ending challenges ! The most advanced and realistic multi copter physics simulation available, all vehicles have a “flight controller” on board exactly as real life ones, and while not yet user tuneable, pro pilots can expect much more in the coming months, and actually help us shape the future of DroneGP on our forums or via email. Learning to master your vehicle won't be easy, but satisfaction is assured once you get hold of the controls and forces that move your race drone. What to expect : - Something NEW ! - 15 total race tracks - All tracks playable in multiplayer - A true challenge - Realistic FPV camera - Rich and realistic audio design - Great soundtrack - Stunning graphics that push the limits of mobile devices - The most realistic and advanced multi copter simulation available. - Advanced user system allows for multiple users on the same device - All progress synced with upcoming PC and Mac versions. - Game is completely free with ads, one single in-app purchase removes them all. *** DEVICE SUPPORT : Sorry but iPad 3, iPad Mini (first one), iPod Touch 5th Gen, iPhone 4 and iPhone 4s (and older devices) are not currently supported.... We are constantly working to optimise and improve performances so we might be able to support more devices in the future but for the moment this is the list

About

DRS

Master FPV drone piloting with realistic physics in a sandbox environment. Explore diverse locations, customize controls, and choose from various flight modes. Ideal for beginners and experienced pilots alike.

Highlights
  • Realistic physics-based flying
  • Race and sandbox modes
  • Multiple flight locations
  • Adjustable controls
  • Throttle stabilizer for beginners
  • Customizable drone characteristics
Features
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Practice to fly FPV drones, quadrocopters in this sanbox simulator Realistic physics based flying drone. Race and sandbox mods! Over 5 different locations to fly. Super adjustable controls. You can connect your controller or fly with screen joysticks. If you are a beginner, you can fly with throttle stabilizer and throttle mapping (keeps the height and centers the throttle stick), it makes flying much easier in this FPV drone racing quadcopter league simulator offline sandbox game aka DRS. This quadcopter simulator has everything you need for realistic flying: - Acro mode - Stable mode - Few camera modes - Adjustable throttle, pitch, and yaw - Camera angle - Drone weight - Angular drag Adjust the settings to match your favorite drone characteristics. Practice your freestyle at different locations. From open football stadium to tight pine forest. Fly your drone in the industrial hangar, forest, town, over the ocean and few other locations in this drone simulator games.

Screenshots

Drone GP4 screens
DRS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DRS at 4.2 against Drone GP's 3.2. DRS also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 42). Drone GP's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Drone GP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DRS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DRS holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DRS has 1.9K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Drone GP's written reviews are positive against 28% of DRS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drone GP ships an update every 3 weeks, DRS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Drone GP versus DRS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrone GPDRS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (42 ratings)4.2 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.1% of reviews — better28.2% of reviews
Number of ratings421.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size937 MB223 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrozenPepperPSV Studio

Customer experience

Drone GP

All ratings42 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral9.5%
Negative40.5%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive32.1%
Neutral9.5%
Negative58.3%

DRS

All ratings1,868 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral6.7%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews206 reviews
Positive28.2%
Neutral10.7%
Negative61.2%

User reviews

Drone GP

From 42 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Realistic drone simulation
  • 👍 Good graphics
  • 👍 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Good training platform
  • 👍 Entertaining

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Controls not realistic
  • 🐛 Difficult to master controls
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 App does not work
  • 🐛 Registration issues

DRS

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great simulator
  • 🎮 Supports controllers
  • 👍 Helps practice flying

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Broken controls and features after updates
  • 💸 Too many ads, even after paying to remove them
  • 🛑 Not realistic compared to real drones

Bugs and requests

Drone GP

Reported bugs

50 issues
  • Process stops at registration
  • Stuck at 'logging in'
  • Cannot sync iPad and iPhone versions
  • Loading screen does not load
  • Crashes before game starts
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  • Impossible to control drone
  • Auto hover in beginner and regular modes
  • Height limit in free flight
  • Sticks won't move
  • Control sticks do not sense touch
  • Graphics are dated
  • Crashes every time
  • App blocks after 5 seconds
  • Quad restarts for no reason during race
  • Quad not facing correct direction after restart
  • Lag ridden gameplay
  • Crashes on iPad mini
  • Doesn't work on iPad Pro
  • Controls don't work on iPad Pro
  • Game crashes at menu screen
  • Tutorial crashes
  • App asks to rate twice
  • First in-app purchase removes ads
  • Plays an ad
  • Tutorial crashes after two seconds
  • Happens every time even in offline mode
  • Wouldn't let me start the vehicle
  • Glitchy
  • Horrible crashes
  • Low rates only
  • App crashes every time I try to use it
  • Game crashes at the menu screen
  • Cannot control sticks
  • Loads to flying screen but cannot control sticks
  • Stuck on start grid
  • Controls don't work on iPad Pro
  • Game closes every time before starting
  • Throttle stick won't move
  • Quad won't move
  • Cannot play on iPad
  • Rate pop up doesn't let me choose options
  • Doesn't crashes every time I try to open it on iPad air2
  • Takes a while to load menu screen then crashes
  • Spelling and punctuation errors on loading screens
  • App needs refining
  • Major crashing bug
  • Loads and then crashes
  • Unplayable on iPad 3
  • Laggy
  • Not playable on a brand new 6+

Requested features

21 requests
  • Japanese language version
  • More challenges
  • Better equipment options
  • Acro mode
  • Higher flight ceiling
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  • New maps
  • More drone options
  • Unlock all tracks for free
  • Different flight modes (acro, horizon)
  • MFI controller support
  • Ability to go higher
  • Free flight mode with flips and rolls
  • More quad options
  • Free all tracks
  • Different modes besides level (acro, horizon)
  • Free flight and acro mode
  • More realistic physics
  • Ability to review races as a spectator
  • OS X version with transmitter connection
  • More drones available for free
  • Updates with new content

DRS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Vertical thrust is broken in latest version
  • Can't get past ads prompt even after paying
  • Frequent crashes and glitches

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more maps and environments
  • Improve physics and realism
  • Add crash physics and effects

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Drone GP

One-time1
  • DroneGP Championships$2.99
1 purchases

DRS

One-time1
  • Remove all ads$2.99

Questions

Is Drone GP free?
Drone GP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DRS free?
DRS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Drone GP or DRS?
DRS is rated higher. Drone GP averages 3.2 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while DRS averages 4.2 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Drone GP or DRS have ads?
DRS shows ads; Drone GP does not.
Which is updated more often, Drone GP or DRS?
Drone GP ships an update every 3 weeks, and DRS every 2 months. Most recently, Drone GP was updated on October 15, 2026 and DRS on October 16, 2026.

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