SYMA FPV vs TELLO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time video transmission via WiFi
- Snapshot functionality
- Video recording
- File browsing
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The real-time video transmission are connected through WiFi. Function: ( FPV ) 1. snapshot 2. video record 3. file browsing
TELLO
This app makes flying a drone incredibly easy and fun. It offers intuitive controls for beginners, allowing you to launch, perform aerial stunts, and capture videos with simple gestures. Enjoy a first-person view with VR compatibility and precise control options.
- Intuitive UI for easy start
- Throw & Go launch
- 8D Flips for aerial stunts
- Bounce Mode for automatic flight
- EZ Shots for short video recording
- Electronic Image Stabilization
- VR Headset Compatibility
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Feel the Fun！ We set out to build the most fun drone ever, and we came up with Tello. Get yourself a Tello to find out just how awesome flying can be! -Tello App Getting started is extra easy with the Tello app’s friendly UI. - Throw & Go Start flying by simply tossing Tello into the air. - 8D Flips Slide on screen to perform cool aerial stunts. -Bounce Mode Tello flies up and down from your hand automatically. -EZ Shots Record coordinated short videos with Circle, 360, and Up & Away. -Electronic Image Stabilization Capture consistently clear images. -VR Headset Compatibility Fly with a breathtaking first-person view. -720p HD Transmission -Bluetooth Controller Compatibility Precise control for unforgettable experiences.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TELLO at every 2 months against SYMA FPV's every 5 months. TELLO also leads on ratings volume (798 vs 202). SYMA FPV's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.2 for SYMA FPV against 3.3 for TELLO. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 202 and 798 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of SYMA FPV's written reviews are positive against 31% of TELLO's.
SYMA FPV ships an update every 5 months, TELLO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SYMA FPV | TELLO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (202 ratings) | 3.3 (798 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 39.0% of reviews — better | 31.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 202 | 798 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Logic Electronics Technology Co.,Ltd | Shenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
SYMA FPV
TELLO
User reviews
SYMA FPV
From 202 App Store ratingsWhat 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
TELLO
From 798 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to fly
- 📸 Good camera quality
- 🎢 Fun flight modes
- 🤖 Stable flight
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes during video recording
- 🔋 Short battery life
- 🔌 No charger included
- 🤔 Settings not saved
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
TELLO
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when trying to view photos/videos
- Connectivity issues, drone disconnects mid-flight
- App not compatible with latest iOS versions
- Firmware update issues
Requested features
4 requests- Return to home function
- Percentage battery indicator
- Customizable controls
- Panorama mode
In-app purchases
SYMA FPV
No in-app purchases
TELLO
No in-app purchases
