Comparison

Tag Pilot for DJI vs Sync for DJI

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

Head to head
About

Tag Pilot for DJI

Enhance your DJI drone piloting with advanced map and camera integration. Overlay map data onto your live video feed, tag points of interest, and utilize automated flight modes for safer and more efficient operations. Review and export your media and flight logs easily.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality map tags on video feed
  • Tap video to create map tags
  • Automated thermal tagging
  • Image footprint display
  • Camera center point coordinate readout
  • Automated flight modes (Orbit, AGL Lock)
  • In-app media review and export
Features
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Tag Pilot extends a pilot's professional drone operation capabilities by providing a previously unavailable coupling of locations on a map with what the camera is seeing. Tag Pilot gives DJI drone pilots knowledge of the surrounding terrain and allows them to navigate it safely while keeping track of tagged points of interest through both the map and camera interface. Supports Phantom 3/4, Phantom 4 Pro/Adv, Inspire 1/2, Mavic Pro, Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom/Enterprise and Matrice 100/200/210/600 drones. Key Features: 1. Uses Augmented Reality to show tags for map features superimposed on the live video feed. 2. Creates map tags for items that are tapped in the live video feed. 3. Automated Thermal Tagging for hot spots of a designated temperature range and size. 4. Image Footprint display shows where on the map the camera is currently looking. 5. Camera center point coordinate readout for precise object location. 6. Thermal Spot measurements. 7. Automated Flight Modes: Orbit, Above Ground Level (AGL) Lock, Direct Flight. 8. In-App image and video review for quickly verifying and downloading your media in the field. 9. Import and Export locations to and from Google Earth and other applications with KML files. 10. In-App reviewable flight logs and easy KML exporting with AirDrop and email. 11. Detailed CSV log files that are compatible with Healthy Drones and other services. 12. Easy video and photo creation using the remote's built-in buttons.

About

Sync for DJI

Easily download, trim, and share media from your DJI drone directly to your phone. Supports 4K, H.265, and RAW files, with background downloading and advanced editing features like hyperlapse creation and panorama stitching.

Highlights
  • Download and share DJI media
  • Trim video before download
  • Background downloading
  • Support for 4K, H.265, DNG
  • Create stabilized hyperlapses
  • Stitch and share panoramas
  • Apply color presets
Features
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Sync for DJI is the first app in AppStore that lets you easily download and share captured media from your DJI device directly to Instagram, Facebook, or simply save it to Camera Roll. Sync for DJI runs equally well even in the background. Support of 4K, H.265, DNG files, etc. - a high bar that beats DJI Go 4 possibilities. All you need is to open the app after the flight, select new footage, and tap ‘Share’ or ‘Download.’ That's it! Sync for DJI will do this in the background while you use other apps or even if you go on to preview your media on the connected DJI drone or Osmo! Forget about PC or Mac with an SD-card reader for downloads. You can now do this with our advanced app! Made by the die-hard fans of DJI production, Sync for DJI is a number one app for any DJI device, even for Osmo Pocket (Osmo Pocket support coming soon). We want to eliminate the need for unwieldy and heavy Mac/PC, especially if you are on vacation or want to edit/share your media with the help of an iPhone or iPad. Sync for DJI downloads original files (even 4K) to the local storage, and you are free to use your footage in any way. MAIN FEATURES: TRIM BEFORE DOWNLOAD - we have the technology to trim parts of video directly from device memory. So, you download only nice pieces drastically reducing needed time and battery(especially for long 4K videos). BACKGROUND SUPPORT - use other apps while Sync for DJI downloads media for you (unlike DJI Go 4 and DJI Go); CUSTOM PHOTO/VIDEO SUPPORT - 4K, 2.7K, H.265, DNG, and others… COLOR PRESETS - choose from 25+ special color presets for your aerial photos. Apply for each file or in a bunch! MAKE HYPERLAPSE - convert any timed shot into stabilized(!) hyperlapse. Completely with your MOBILE phone(no PC)! STITCH AND SHARE PANORAMAS - share your beautiful 180° & 360° panoramas straight on Facebook! P.S. Currently Mavic Pro, Phantom 3/4, Spark and Osmo devices do not supply panorama files due to SDK bug. FAST AND EASY SHARING - Share your best photos and videos directly from the DJI device. Personalize your media with custom watermarks(optional); ALSO: Resumable Downloads, Reliable Notifications, Favorite/Reject Media, Color Tags, Smart Filters, Tasks in Line, Async deletion, Share with a Friend, etc. Tested on the following DJI Devices: Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic 2 Zoom, Mavic Air, Mavic Air 2, Mavic PRO, Mavic Mini, Spark, Phantom 3 Adv/Pro, Phantom 4/4 Pro, OSMO, OSMO+, Inspire 1/2. DJI Mini 2 support is coming soon. Estimation: Q2 2021. How is Sync for DJI DIFFERENT from DJI Go 4? Sync for DJI streamlines and optimizes the way you work with media on your iOS device. Sync for DJI supports background operations and video resolutions higher than 1080p, which is DJI Go 4 limit. For the full list of benefits(16), please visit syncfordji.com. To share and edit your footage with Sync for DJI, you don’t need Mac or PC. What are the benefits of Sync for DJI Pro mode? You can share your videos in the original resolution(4k, 2.7k) You can download photos without watermarks. Everything else is available for free for everyone! Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. Alternatively, a one-time payment plan is available (this is not a subscription). - Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package, unless canceled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of use: https://www.syncfordji.com/terms-of-use Privacy policy: https://www.syncfordji.com/privacy-policy Contact: info@syncfordji.com

Screenshots

Tag Pilot for DJI4 screens
Sync for DJI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sync for DJI at 4.1 against Tag Pilot for DJI's 3.0. Sync for DJI also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 33%) and ratings volume (299 vs 2). Tag Pilot for DJI's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Tag Pilot for DJI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sync for DJI sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sync for DJI holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sync for DJI has 299 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Tag Pilot for DJI's written reviews are positive against 70% of Sync for DJI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tag Pilot for DJI ships an update every 5 weeks, Sync for DJI every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tag Pilot for DJI versus Sync for DJI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTag Pilot for DJISync for DJI
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.1 (299 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews69.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2299 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutomotive Data ResearchVamsi Mohan Lolugu

Customer experience

Tag Pilot for DJI

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Sync for DJI

All ratings299 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative18.1%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative25.5%

Bugs and requests

Tag Pilot for DJI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sync for DJI

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to connect to certain drone models
  • App freezes during video trimming
  • Corrupted file downloads

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for more drone models
  • Live video streaming capability
  • Advanced editing tools
  • Ability to save files directly to cloud storage

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tag Pilot for DJI

One-time1
  • Unlock Thermal Features$999.99
15 purchases

Sync for DJI

Subscriptions11
  • 1 Month - PRO (Sierra)7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • 1 Month - PRO (Bravo)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 1 Month - PRO$3.491 Month
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  • 1 Month - PRO (Delta)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • 1 Month - PRO (Delta)$3.991 Month
  • 12 Months - PRO (Sierra)7 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • 12 Months - PRO (Bravo)7 Days trial$14.491 Year
  • 12 Months - PRO (Bravo)$14.491 Year
  • 12 Months - PRO$16.491 Year
  • 12 Months - PRO (Delta)7 Days trial$20.991 Year
  • 12 Months - PRO (Delta)$20.991 Year
One-time4
  • One Time - PRO$24.99
  • One Time - PRO (Bravo)$28.99
  • One Time - PRO$33.99
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  • One Time - PRO (Delta)$41.99

Questions

Is Tag Pilot for DJI free?
Tag Pilot for DJI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sync for DJI free?
Sync for DJI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tag Pilot for DJI or Sync for DJI?
Sync for DJI is rated higher. Tag Pilot for DJI averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sync for DJI averages 4.1 from 299 ratings.
Do Tag Pilot for DJI or Sync for DJI have ads?
Neither Tag Pilot for DJI nor Sync for DJI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tag Pilot for DJI or Sync for DJI?
Tag Pilot for DJI ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sync for DJI every 4 weeks. Most recently, Tag Pilot for DJI was updated on October 8, 2026 and Sync for DJI on October 24, 2026.

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