Comparison

DJI Go4 vs HS GPS V5

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

HS GPS V5

This application connects to compatible drones via Wi-Fi to provide real-time HD video streaming. It allows users to capture photos and videos, with AI enhancements and GPS support for drone operation.

Highlights
  • Real-time HD video transmission
  • Photo and video recording
  • AI enhancements
  • GPS support
  • Wi-Fi drone connectivity
Features
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HS GPS V5需和相应的无人飞行器通过Wi-Fi联通后使用,包含以下功能: 1、实时高清图传; 2、拍照、录像; 3、AI 加持; 5、支持GPS;

Screenshots

DJI Go44 screens
HS GPS V51 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DJI Go4 at 3.0 against HS GPS V5's 2.5. DJI Go4 also leads on ratings volume (6.6K vs 219). HS GPS V5's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DJI Go4 holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJI Go4 has 6.6K ratings behind it against 219, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of DJI Go4's written reviews are positive against 27% of HS GPS V5's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DJI Go4 ships an update every 3 months, HS GPS V5 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DJI Go4 versus HS GPS V5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJI Go4HS GPS V5
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (6.6K ratings) — better2.5 (219 ratings)
Positive reviews24.2% of reviews26.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.6K — better219
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size602 MB243 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDJIHOLY STONE TECHNOLOGY Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

DJI Go4

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

HS GPS V5

All ratings205 ratings
Positive35.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative59.5%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive26.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative69.5%

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

HS GPS V5

From 219 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📸 Good camera quality and video recording
  • 🎮 Easy to use and intuitive controls
  • 🏠 Reliable GPS return-to-home feature
  • ⚡ Lightweight and portable design
  • 💬 Responsive customer service chat support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection failures between app and drone
  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes regularly
  • 📡 WiFi connectivity issues, especially 5G band
  • ⚠️ Calibration problems and stuck calibration screens
  • 🔌 GPS signal acquisition failures

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

HS GPS V5

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App fails to connect to drone despite WiFi connection
  • Calibration stuck on 'keep drone horizontal' error
  • GPS mode unavailable or not activating
  • App crashes when changing altitude and longitude settings
  • App crashes when changing flight distance
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  • Camera feed blacks out or won't display
  • WiFi band switching ('Change Band') throws 'Failed, Check it' error
  • App defaults to 2.4G frequency when drone uses 5G
  • Connection shows as connected but no communication occurs
  • App freezes during flight operations
  • RTH (Return to Home) not responding to commands
  • Drone gets stuck on 'unlock drone' screen
  • App won't open on iPhone devices
  • Connection drops after a few flights then stops working permanently
  • Settings revert to default values (19 ft max height)
  • App loses connection mid-flight causing drone loss
  • Calibration fails on iPhone 11, 12, and newer models
  • FPV view disappears after app updates

Requested features

8 requests
  • Audio cues for low battery instead of automatic RTH
  • Adjustable RTH battery threshold (10-15% instead of 20%)
  • Better calibration instructions and guidance
  • Improved app album/photo management interface
  • 5G WiFi band support with working band switching
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  • Enhanced iOS compatibility for newer iPhone versions
  • Offline mode or manual control without app connection
  • Clearer setup instructions in the app itself

In-app purchases

None

DJI Go4

No in-app purchases

None

HS GPS V5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DJI Go4 free?
DJI Go4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HS GPS V5 free?
HS GPS V5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DJI Go4 or HS GPS V5?
DJI Go4 is rated higher. DJI Go4 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while HS GPS V5 averages 2.5 from 219 ratings.
Do DJI Go4 or HS GPS V5 have ads?
Neither DJI Go4 nor HS GPS V5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DJI Go4 or HS GPS V5?
DJI Go4 ships an update every 3 months, and HS GPS V5 every 2 weeks. Most recently, DJI Go4 was updated on October 30, 2026 and HS GPS V5 on October 21, 2026.

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