# Trimble vs Dronelink Flight

The clearest difference is rating: Dronelink Flight at 4.7 against Trimble's 3.4. Dronelink Flight also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 22%) and ratings volume (566 vs 29). Trimble's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dronelink Flight sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. Trimble asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dronelink Flight holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dronelink Flight has 566 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Trimble's written reviews are positive against 60% of Dronelink Flight's.

Trimble ships an update every 3 weeks, Dronelink Flight every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trimble | Dronelink Flight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trimble-connect/id1076606537/reviews) | **[4.7 (566 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dronelink-flight/id1451684056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **566** |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews | **60.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 176 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trimble Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/322561665) | [Dronelink](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451684100) |

## What reviewers say

### Trimble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trimble-connect/id1076606537)

This cloud-based platform facilitates collaboration for construction projects. It allows stakeholders to share, comment on, and manage project documents, photos, drawings, and 3D models across all project phases. Access information seamlessly on desktop, web, or mobile, even offline.

**Highlights:** Cloud-based project collaboration, Document, photo, drawing, and 3D model sharing, Offline access for field professionals, High-performance 3D model viewer, Task management (ToDos), Cross-platform accessibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dronelink Flight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dronelink-flight/id1451684056)

Automate drone flights for mapping, inspections, and aerial photography with advanced mission planning and manual control tools. Supports various DJI and Autel models, offering a free tier for basic manual flight and paid plans for full automation.

**Highlights:** Automated mission planning, Manual flight tools, Waypoint and orbit modes, 3D mission preview, Cross-device synchronization, Customizable flight dashboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter | $34.99 | per month |
| Growth | $69.99 | per month |
| Premium (Basic Upgrade) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Basic | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $59.99 | one-time |
| Elite (Premium Upgrade) | $59.99 | one-time |
| Elite (Basic Upgrade) | $89.99 | one-time |
| Elite | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great tool
- 🚀 Extensive functionality
- 🚀 Impressive software
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Awesome app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't connect
- 🐛 Functional but too many limits for the cost
- 🐛 Overpriced
- 🐛 DOESNT WORK
- 🐛 Constant crashing

**Reported bugs**

- Constant crashing
- Made my DJI Mavic Mini crash
- Not working
- Unreliable and not safe or trustworthy
- Unable to set up an account

**Requested features**

- Add Ruko F11gim compatibility
- Will your app support the DJI Avata 2?
- Why not supporter mini 3 pro and mini 4 pro


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trimble free?

Trimble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dronelink Flight free?

Dronelink Flight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Trimble or Dronelink Flight?

Dronelink Flight is rated higher. Trimble averages 3.4 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Dronelink Flight averages 4.7 from 566 ratings.

### Do Trimble or Dronelink Flight have ads?

Neither Trimble nor Dronelink Flight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trimble or Dronelink Flight?

Trimble ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dronelink Flight every 6 weeks. Most recently, Trimble was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dronelink Flight on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*