BJ vs SYMA AIR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BJ
Control a four-axis aircraft remotely using your iOS device. View real-time video from the aircraft's camera and capture photos and videos directly to your phone.
- Remote control for four-axis aircraft
- Real-time video streaming via 2.4G WiFi
- Capture photos from the aircraft camera
- Record video from the aircraft camera
- Operate with iPhone and iPad
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This APP function: 1.Remote control the four axis aircraft( Model airplane) by the IOS machine(iPhone/iPad). 2.Display the real-time video which taken by the camera on the aircraft, video data transmitted via 2.4G WiFi protocol. 3.Take the photo and video record on the mobile phone side.
SYMA AIR
Control your drone with real-time HD video feedback. Capture stunning aerial photos and videos, and leverage AI features for enhanced capabilities. Supports GPS for precise navigation and control.
- Real-time HD image transmission
- Take photos and videos
- AI blessing
- GPS support
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SYMA AIR needs to be connected with the corresponding unmanned aerial vehicle through Wi-Fi. It includes the following functions: 1. Real-time high-definition image transmission; 2. Take photos and videos; 3. AI blessing; 5. Support GPS;
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BJ at 3.1 against SYMA AIR's 2.7. BJ also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 20%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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.
BJ holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of BJ's written reviews are positive against 20% of SYMA AIR's.
BJ ships an update every 2 months, SYMA AIR every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BJ | SYMA AIR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (36 ratings) — better | 2.7 (44 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 36 | 44 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 192 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 介甲 张 | Guangdong Syma Model Aircraft Industrial Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
BJ
SYMA AIR
In-app purchases
BJ
No in-app purchases
SYMA AIR
No in-app purchases
