Comparison

SYMA FPV vs DroneXR

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

Head to head
About

SYMA FPV

View and record real-time video streams from your device via WiFi. Capture photos and videos, and browse your saved files directly within the application.

Highlights
  • Real-time video transmission via WiFi
  • Snapshot functionality
  • Video recording
  • File browsing
Features
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The real-time video transmission are connected through WiFi. Function: ( FPV ) 1. snapshot 2. video record 3. file browsing

About

DroneXR

Experience your drone flights in immersive virtual reality. This app streams live video from your drone directly to your phone, rendering it in stereo for VR headsets with advanced lens distortion correction. Control your drone and camera settings with intuitive head-tracking and voice commands.

Highlights
  • Stereo VR video streaming
  • High-quality lens distortion correction
  • Head-tracking camera control
  • On-screen telemetry data
  • Voice control for hands-free operation
  • Flight logging and synchronization
Features
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With DroneXR (former DroneVR ;-) you can take a seat in your drone and fly like a bird. DroneXR connects your phone with the drone and renders the live video stream in stereo with high-quality lens distortion correction, so that it can be viewed with a virtual reality headset. Important: The free version of DroneXR supports the Ryze Tello drone. Support for DJI drones can be activated via in-app purchase. See below for a list of supported drones. DroneXR's features: ============== * Beautiful, configurable user interface supporting dark and light mode. * Two different head-up displays to overlay telemetry data such as heading, speed and altitude onto the camera view in real time. * Comprehensive head-up menu to control all drone and camera settings while flying. * Phone camera view and mini-map to see what's happening around you and stay oriented. * Head tracking to control the orientation of the drone camera by moving your head! With the DJI Mavic/Phantom/Spark series, head tracking controls the camera pitch. With the DJI Inspire 1/Mavic 2/Mavic Air 2, head tracking works across all three axes. * Detailed flight logging of flight path, telemetry data and events. Flight logs can be synchronized with your Mac via iCloud or file sharing. * Spectator mode to link multiple phones and fly together with friends. * Mono or stereo rendering of the drone video. Stereo rendering uses advanced lens distortion correction for high image quality. * Highly adjustable to different VR headsets. * High-definition video: 720p at 30 frames per second with Spark/Phantom 3/Phantom 4/Inspire 1, and up to 1080p with Mavic Pro/Mavic 2. * Voice control for hands-free operation. * Supported drones: Ryze Tello (free); via in-app purchase: Mavic Pro, Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom, DJI Mini/Mini 2/Mini SE, Mavic Air/Air 2/Air 2S, Spark, Phantom 4/4 Pro/4 Advanced, Phantom 3 Professional/Advanced/Standard/4K, Inspire 1. Important notes: ============ * To use DroneXR you need one of the drones listed above. * To control the Ryze Tello drone you need to connect a gamepad to your phone. * To use DroneXR in stereo mode you need a virtual reality headset that holds your iPhone (e.g. Homido, FreeFly VR, Zeiss VR One, Cardboard). A high-resolution iPhone with a screen size of at least 5.5 inches is recommended. More information about recommended headsets can be found on our website: https://dronexr.de

Screenshots

SYMA FPV4 screens
DroneXR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DroneXR at 3.8 against SYMA FPV's 3.2. SYMA FPV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. DroneXR sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SYMA FPV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DroneXR holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 201 and 230 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 39% and 40% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SYMA FPV ships an update every 5 months, DroneXR every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SYMA FPV versus DroneXR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSYMA FPVDroneXR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (201 ratings)3.8 (230 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.0% of reviews39.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings201230 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB162 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Logic Electronics Technology Co.,LtdAppologics UG (haftungsbeschrankt)

Customer experience

SYMA FPV

All ratings200 ratings
Positive51.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative36.0%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive39.0%
Neutral17.1%
Negative43.9%

DroneXR

All ratings230 ratings
Positive68.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive39.9%
Neutral8.4%
Negative51.7%

User reviews

SYMA FPV

From 201 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📱 Easy to set up and connect
  • 📸 Functional photo and video recording
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🎥 Good video quality for the price
  • ✅ Works well when properly configured

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes when connected to drone WiFi
  • 📉 Poor video quality and graininess
  • 🔌 Frequent disconnections and instability
  • ⚠️ Inconsistent performance across devices
  • 🌐 Limited WiFi range

DroneXR

From 230 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Immersive VR flying experience
  • 💰 Affordable alternative to expensive FPV goggles
  • 🎯 Responsive head tracking and gimbal control
  • 📱 Works well with compatible drone models
  • 🔌 Easy setup with USB connection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and disconnections
  • 📹 No video feed or black screen issues
  • 🎮 Gimbal stuck pointing downward
  • 🔗 Connection failures and timeouts
  • 💸 Requires separate in-app purchases per drone model

Bugs and requests

SYMA FPV

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes immediately when pressing Start button while connected to drone
  • App crashes when WiFi connection is established
  • App displays grey screen with diagonal lines on some devices
  • App kicks user out upon connection attempt
  • Videos and photos fail to save randomly
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  • Automatic deletion of videos after updates
  • White screen with no video feed despite proper connection
  • Chinese language prompts blocking user actions
  • Incompatibility with iPhone 5S and older iOS versions
  • App closes when drone camera bumps

Requested features

8 requests
  • VR headset support with split-screen mode
  • Video recording indicator confirmation
  • File export to PC/Mac for editing
  • Better documentation and clearer instructions
  • Support for older drone models (X5C series)
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  • Improved WiFi range and stability
  • Audio recording capability
  • Gyro-stabilization for smoother video

DroneXR

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 15+ with controller not working
  • Video feed drops repeatedly despite settings adjustments
  • QR code scanner not recognizing codes
  • Screen freezes when taking photos/video with DJI Fly app
  • Recording indicator not visible in VR headsets
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  • Stereo view switching involuntarily
  • Compass reporting incorrect north direction
  • Flight log not syncing with DJI Go app
  • App crashes after in-app purchase retrieval
  • Connection loops back to support page
  • Gimbal control unresponsive or stuck
  • Timeout errors on connection attempts

Requested features

12 requests
  • Support for newer drone models (Mavic Air 2, Mini 2, Mini SE)
  • Longer trial period before purchase
  • Extended flight range capabilities
  • Horizontal head tracking
  • Map view with satellite/street options
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  • More customizable HUD options
  • Support for Tello drone
  • QR code scanning for headset calibration
  • Ability to cancel RTH from app
  • Manual radio channel selection
  • HD quality settings control
  • Barcode reading for VR headset auto-calibration

In-app purchases

None

SYMA FPV

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

DroneXR

One-time10
  • DJI Phantom3 Professional$8.99
  • DJI Phantom3 Advanced$8.99
  • DJI Phantom 3 Standard$8.99
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  • DJI Phantom 4$8.99
  • DJI Phantom 4 Pro$8.99
  • DJI Mavic Pro$8.99
  • DJI Spark$8.99
  • DJI Mavic Mini$8.99
  • DJI Mavic Air 2$8.99
  • All in one$17.99

Questions

Is SYMA FPV free?
SYMA FPV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DroneXR free?
DroneXR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SYMA FPV or DroneXR?
DroneXR is rated higher. SYMA FPV averages 3.2 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while DroneXR averages 3.8 from 230 ratings.
Do SYMA FPV or DroneXR have ads?
Neither SYMA FPV nor DroneXR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SYMA FPV or DroneXR?
SYMA FPV ships an update every 5 months, and DroneXR every 3 months. Most recently, SYMA FPV was updated on November 6, 2026 and DroneXR on November 2, 2026.

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