Comparison

DJI Go4 vs Insta360

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Insta360

This app acts as a creative powerhouse for editing footage from compatible cameras. It offers AI-powered auto-editing, templates, and manual controls for easy mobile video creation. Users can also explore a community for inspiration and tutorials.

Highlights
  • AI-powered auto editing
  • Shot Lab templates
  • 360 reframing tools
  • Deep Track subject centering
  • Download-free editing
  • Hyperlapse creation
Features
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Insta360 cameras and handheld gimbals give creators, athletes and adventurers tools to create like they’ve never created. Whether you’re upping your shooting game with an Insta360 cameras, the Insta360 app is a creative powerhouse in your pocket that acts as your camera’s sidekick. Let AI do the work with auto editing tools and templates, or dial in on your edit with a host of manual controls. Editing on your phone has never been easier. New Album Page Layout Thumbnails now automatically uses the best angle to easily identify and manage files. AI Edit AI can handle the entire reframing process! Sit back and let your action highlights make themselves, now faster with improved subject detection for even easier editing. Shot Lab Shot Lab is home to tons of AI-powered editing templates that help you create viral clips in just a few taps. Discover over 25 templates, including Nose Mode, Sky Swap, AI Warp and Clone Trail! Reframing The creative possibilities are endless with easy 360 reframing tools in the Insta360 app. Tap to add a keyframe and change the perspective of your footage. Deep Track Whether a person, animal, or a moving object, keep the subject centered in your shot with a single tap! Hyperlapses Speed up your videos to create a stabilized hyperlapse in just a few taps. Adjust the speed of your clip on a whim—you have full control over time and perspective. Download-Free Editing Edit and share your clips to social media without downloading them to your phone first! Save your phone’s storage space and edit clips while you’re on the go. Please feel free to reach out to us at any time! Official website: www.insta360.com (you can also download the Studio desktop software and the latest firmware updates) Official customer service email: service@insta360.com Plus, discover the best content from creators around the world in the Insta360 app! Find new video ideas, learn from tutorials, share content, interact with your favorite creators, and more. Download now and start exploring! Here are the Insta360+Privacy Policy and Insta360+ User Service Agreement Insta360+Privacy Policy: https://www.insta360.com/support/supportcourse?post_id=20767&utm_source=app_oner Insta360+ User Service Agreement: https://www.insta360.com/support/supportcourse?post_id=20768&utm_source=app_oner If you would like to share feedback about our app, please search for the "Insta360 Official" account in the app private message system, and send us a private message after following.

Screenshots

DJI Go44 screens
Insta3604 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Insta360 at 4.4 against DJI Go4's 3.0. Insta360 also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and chart position (#46 vs unranked). DJI Go4's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Insta360 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DJI Go4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Insta360 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.6K and 9.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of DJI Go4's written reviews are positive against 29% of Insta360's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DJI Go4 ships an update every 3 months, Insta360 every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
DJI Go4 versus Insta360: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJI Go4Insta360
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (6.6K ratings)4.4 (9.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.2% of reviews29.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.6K9.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#46 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size602 MB2.5 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDJIInsta360

Customer experience

DJI Go4

All ratings6,640 ratings
Positive45.6%
Neutral8.4%
Negative46.0%
Written reviews776 reviews
Positive24.2%
Neutral12.2%
Negative63.5%

Insta360

All ratings9,428 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews1,413 reviews
Positive29.1%
Neutral12.9%
Negative58.0%

User reviews

DJI Go4

From 6.6K App Store ratings

What 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

Insta360

From 9.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Intuitive app
  • 🚀 Robust editing tools
  • 🚀 Great camera quality
  • 🚀 Awesome features like Starlapse

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Unreliable WiFi connectivity
  • 🐛 Laggy performance
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data access

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

Insta360

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Losing edited clips after camera disconnects
  • Inability to connect and control camera
  • Incorrect video orientation and stabilization issues
  • Exporting problems (failed exports, audio sync issues)
  • Disappearing features for older camera models

Requested features

6 requests
  • Landscape mode support for iPad
  • Ability to edit 360 footage on desktop
  • More export options (higher resolutions, codecs, etc.)
  • Improved file management and organization
  • Persistent camera settings
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  • Undo/redo functionality for editing

In-app purchases

None

DJI Go4

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Insta360

Subscriptions9
  • Insta360 Premium 200GB Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Insta360 Premium 200GB Monthly3 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Insta360 Premium 1TB Monthly$8.991 Month
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  • Insta360 Premium 2TB Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Insta360 Essential 200GB Annual1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • Moment Pro 1Yr(24) Promo+3Mo Free3 Months trial$24.991 Year
  • Insta360 Premium 200GB Annual6 Months trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Insta360 Premium 200GB Annual1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Insta360 Premium 1TB Annual1 Year trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is DJI Go4 free?
DJI Go4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Insta360 free?
Insta360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DJI Go4 or Insta360?
Insta360 is rated higher. DJI Go4 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Insta360 averages 4.4 from 9.4K ratings.
Do DJI Go4 or Insta360 have ads?
Insta360 shows ads; DJI Go4 does not.
Which is updated more often, DJI Go4 or Insta360?
DJI Go4 ships an update every 3 months, and Insta360 every 5 days. Most recently, DJI Go4 was updated on November 10, 2026 and Insta360 on November 10, 2026.

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