Comparison

DRONE 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

DRONE FPV

This app enables real-time video transmission from a drone via WiFi. It allows users to capture photos, record videos, and browse saved files directly from their mobile device.

Highlights
  • Real-time WiFi video transmission
  • 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

DRONE FPV4 screens
DroneXR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DroneXR at 3.8 against DRONE FPV's 2.7. DroneXR also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). DRONE FPV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. DroneXR sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. DRONE FPV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DroneXR holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DroneXR has 230 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of DRONE FPV's written reviews are positive against 40% of DroneXR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DRONE FPV ships an update every 7 months, DroneXR every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DRONE FPV versus DroneXR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDRONE FPVDroneXR
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (37 ratings)3.8 (230 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews39.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37230 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.2 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB162 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangdong Syma Model Aircraft Industrial Co., LtdAppologics UG (haftungsbeschrankt)

Customer experience

DRONE FPV

All ratings36 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative70.0%

DroneXR

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

Bugs and requests

DRONE FPV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

DRONE FPV

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

DroneXR

One-time13
  • 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
  • DJI Mavic 2$8.99
  • DJI Mavic Air$8.99
  • DJI Mini 2$9.99
  • All in one$17.99

Questions

Is DRONE FPV free?
DRONE 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, DRONE FPV or DroneXR?
DroneXR is rated higher. DRONE FPV averages 2.7 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while DroneXR averages 3.8 from 230 ratings.
Do DRONE FPV or DroneXR have ads?
Neither DRONE FPV nor DroneXR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DRONE FPV or DroneXR?
DRONE FPV ships an update every 7 months, and DroneXR every 3 months. Most recently, DRONE FPV was updated on October 23, 2026 and DroneXR on October 24, 2026.

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