# DJI XT Pro vs Sync for DJI

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sync for DJI at 70% against DJI XT Pro's 5%. Sync for DJI also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (299 vs 29). DJI XT Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (9.3 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 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. DJI XT Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sync for DJI holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sync for DJI has 299 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of DJI XT Pro's written reviews are positive against 70% of Sync for DJI's.

DJI XT Pro ships an update fortnightly, Sync for DJI every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DJI XT Pro | Sync for DJI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-xt-pro/id1239550339/reviews) | **[4.1 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-for-dji-go-mobile-first/id1255799480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **299** |
| Positive reviews | 4.8% of reviews | **69.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DJI](https://appshunter.io/developer/599957686) | [Vamsi Mohan Lolugu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730261560) |

## What reviewers say

### DJI XT Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-xt-pro/id1239550339)

This app provides real-time thermal imaging from compatible drone cameras. It allows users to monitor temperature estimates, switch between color palettes, and fine-tune controls to visualize thermal data for various missions. Supports multiple DJI drone models.

**Highlights:** Real-time drone thermal image transmission, On-screen temperature estimates, Tap-to-measure temperature, Switchable color palettes, Isotherm control fine-tuning, Support for multiple DJI drone models

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 (15)**

| 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 (Sierra) | $7.99 | per year |
| 12 Months - PRO (Bravo) | $14.49 | per year |
| 12 Months - PRO (Bravo) | $14.49 | per year |
| 12 Months - PRO | $16.49 | per year |
| 12 Months - PRO (Delta) | $20.99 | per year |
| 12 Months - PRO (Delta) | $20.99 | per year |
| One Time - PRO | $24.99 | one-time |
| One Time - PRO (Bravo) | $28.99 | one-time |
| One Time - PRO | $33.99 | one-time |
| One Time - PRO (Delta) | $41.99 | 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 DJI XT Pro free?

DJI XT Pro 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, DJI XT Pro or Sync for DJI?

Sync for DJI is rated higher. DJI XT Pro averages 2.1 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Sync for DJI averages 4.1 from 299 ratings.

### Do DJI XT Pro or Sync for DJI have ads?

Neither DJI XT Pro nor Sync for DJI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DJI XT Pro or Sync for DJI?

DJI XT Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Sync for DJI every 4 weeks. Most recently, DJI XT Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sync for DJI on October 24, 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.*