# Mi Drone vs Sync for DJI

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sync for DJI at 70% against Mi Drone's 7%. Sync for DJI also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (299 vs 56). Mi Drone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sync for DJI sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Mi Drone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sync for DJI holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sync for DJI has 299 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Mi Drone's written reviews are positive against 70% of Sync for DJI's.

Mi Drone ships an update every 2 months, Sync for DJI every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mi Drone | Sync for DJI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi-drone-explore-and-record/id1182281556/reviews) | **[4.1 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-for-dji-go-mobile-first/id1255799480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **299** |
| Positive reviews | 6.9% of reviews | **69.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing FIMI Technology CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1112378743) | [Vamsi Mohan Lolugu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730261560) |

## What reviewers say

### Mi Drone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi-drone-explore-and-record/id1182281556)

Control your drone with a real-time map and flight parameters. Capture stunning photos and videos with its HD camera. Enjoy automated flight modes and advanced safety features for a seamless aerial experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time map and flight parameters, HD camera for photos and videos, Automated flight modes (Orbit, Dronie, Tap-fly, Waypoints), Safety systems (GPS, Return to Home, Auto hover), Flight record tracking, Photo sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App no longer works with iOS
- ❌ Login failed errors
- ❌ Drone becomes unusable
- ❌ No updates provided
- ❌ Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App does not work with iOS 13 and later versions
- Login failed errors
- Cannot connect drone to iPhone
- App crashes on opening
- Remote control not pairing with iPhone

**Requested features**

- Update the app for new iOS versions
- Add Russian language support
- Implement Bluetooth connection instead of direct app installation
- Provide ongoing app support and updates


### Sync for DJI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-for-dji-go-mobile-first/id1255799480)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month - PRO (Sierra) | $1.49 | per month |
| 1 Month - PRO (Bravo) | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Month - PRO | $3.49 | per month |
| 1 Month - PRO (Delta) | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Month - PRO (Delta) | $3.99 | per month |
| 12 Months - PRO (Bravo) | $14.49 | per year |
| 12 Months - PRO | $16.49 | per year |
| One Time - PRO | $24.99 | one-time |
| One Time - PRO (Bravo) | $28.99 | one-time |
| One Time - PRO | $33.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Efficient file management
- 👍 Great for aerial photography
- 🚀 Seamless drone connectivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Subscription model
- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 🐛 Slow download speeds
- 🐛 Unreliable syncing

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to certain drone models
- App freezes during video trimming
- Corrupted file downloads

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mi Drone free?

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

### Is Sync for DJI free?

Sync for DJI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mi Drone or Sync for DJI?

Sync for DJI is rated higher. Mi Drone averages 2.0 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Sync for DJI averages 4.1 from 299 ratings.

### Do Mi Drone or Sync for DJI have ads?

Neither Mi Drone nor Sync for DJI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mi Drone or Sync for DJI?

Mi Drone ships an update every 2 months, and Sync for DJI every 4 weeks. Most recently, Mi Drone was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sync for DJI 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.*