DJI Go4 vs TELLO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DJI Go4
Control your DJI drone and capture stunning aerial footage. This app offers real-time HD image transmission, camera control, and advanced editing tools for your aerial photos and videos. Easily download, edit, and share your creations with the world.
- Real-time HD Image Transmission
- Camera Settings Adjustment
- Updated Editor with templates and music
- Convenient video downloading, editing, and sharing
- Integrated live streaming
- Flight data recording
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Capture the world from above. DJI GO 4 has been optimized for all of DJI's latest products. These include the Mavic Series, Phantom 4 Series, and Inspire 2. It provides near real-time image transmission and camera settings adjustment, as well as editing and sharing of aerial imagery. Features: All-new Homepage and UI Near Real-time HD Image Transmission Camera Settings Adjustment Updated playback interface Updated Editor with improved UI More templates and music tracks in Editor Convenient video downloading, editing and sharing Integrated live streaming Near real-time flight data recording
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 rating: TELLO at 3.3 against DJI Go4's 3.0. TELLO also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). DJI Go4's advantage is ratings volume (6.6K vs 795) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, 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.
TELLO holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJI Go4 has 6.6K ratings behind it against 795, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of DJI Go4's written reviews are positive against 31% of TELLO's.
DJI Go4 ships an update every 3 months, TELLO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DJI Go4 | TELLO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (6.6K ratings) | 3.3 (795 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 24.3% of reviews | 31.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6.6K — better | 795 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 826 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | DJI | Shenzhen RYZE Tech Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
DJI Go4
TELLO
User reviews
DJI Go4
From 6.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth flight experience
- 📷 Great camera quality
- 🔒 Robust safety features
- 🔋 Long battery life
- 🤖 Intelligent flight modes
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🤯 Connectivity issues
- 🤖 Unreliable intelligent flight modes
- 📱 Compatibility problems with newer devices
- 🚫 Restricted flight zones
TELLO
From 795 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
DJI Go4
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes during flight
- Unable to connect to drone
- Firmware update failures
- Incorrect no-fly zone detection
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Offline flight planning
- Improved video editing tools
- Waypoint support
- Better notification system for updates
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
DJI Go4
No in-app purchases
TELLO
No in-app purchases
