Comparison

VR PRO for SPARK/MAVIC/PHANTOM vs Sync for DJI

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

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About

VR PRO for SPARK/MAVIC/PHANTOM

Experience immersive virtual reality flights with your DJI drone. This app offers advanced VR FPV capabilities, head-tracking for gimbal control, and augmented reality localizers to enhance your flying experience. Customize your VR view and access all camera settings.

Highlights
  • Immersive VR FPV flight
  • Head-tracking gimbal control
  • Augmented Reality Localizers
  • Customizable VR view
  • Full camera settings access
  • Animated On-Screen Display
Features
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This App will let you fly your DJI Drone like never before! it's especially design for provide the best VR FPV flight, prepare your self to an immersive flight experience! The app is compatible with: Mavic 2 Pro Mavic 2 Zoom Mavic 2 Enterprise Mavic 2 Enterprise DUAL Mavic Pro Mavic Pro Alpine Mavic Pro Platinum Mavic Air Mavic Air 2 Mavic Air 2S Mavic Mini Mavic Mini 2 Mavic Mini SE Spark (require remote controller) Phantom 3 Professional Phantom 3 Advanced Phantom 3 Standard Phantom 3 4K Phantom 4 Phantom 4 Pro Phantom 4 Advanced Phantom 4 Pro V2 Try the app for free as many time you want (100 seconds sessions) if you like it and fits your needs, you can unlock unlimited VR flight time (in app purchase) You can use this app with basically all VR headset on the market! the view is fully customisable to fit all needs, you can set position, dimension and eye-witdh. Head-tracking Move the gimbal with your head! you can move: -up and down (all supported drones) -left and right (only Mavic 2 Series, Mavic Air 2 and Air2S) Enjoy the special animated On screen Display in VR mode! it will provide you all the informations that you need! If you need to look around while wearing the VR headset (goggles) you can switch from Drone Point of View to Your Point of View (using the iPhone camera) by pressing the C2 button on the remote controller. AR Localizer You have three Augmented Reality Localizer that will help you orient yourself on the Drone video feed. The green locator will always show the Home position, the red one will show you the Position and Distance of a Point of Interest that you can choose on Map. The blue one show the GPS position of the piloting device GPS Error, compass error or barometer sensor error could affect the accuracy of the localizer but will always be a great help to find your destination. Localizers are available in normal mode, full screen and “VR” Mode Complete access to all camera settings Flight Mode: Atti/GPS Mode, Sport Mode, Tripod Mode Gimbal Mode: Follow / FPV - FCC mode friendly the app will no automatically revert to CE mode in euro zone Note for Spark users: OTG cable is now supported by current DJI SDK and highly recommended

About

Sync for DJI

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
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Sync for DJI is the first app in AppStore that lets you easily download and share captured media from your DJI device directly to Instagram, Facebook, or simply save it to Camera Roll. Sync for DJI runs equally well even in the background. Support of 4K, H.265, DNG files, etc. - a high bar that beats DJI Go 4 possibilities. All you need is to open the app after the flight, select new footage, and tap ‘Share’ or ‘Download.’ That's it! Sync for DJI will do this in the background while you use other apps or even if you go on to preview your media on the connected DJI drone or Osmo! Forget about PC or Mac with an SD-card reader for downloads. You can now do this with our advanced app! Made by the die-hard fans of DJI production, Sync for DJI is a number one app for any DJI device, even for Osmo Pocket (Osmo Pocket support coming soon). We want to eliminate the need for unwieldy and heavy Mac/PC, especially if you are on vacation or want to edit/share your media with the help of an iPhone or iPad. Sync for DJI downloads original files (even 4K) to the local storage, and you are free to use your footage in any way. MAIN FEATURES: TRIM BEFORE DOWNLOAD - we have the technology to trim parts of video directly from device memory. So, you download only nice pieces drastically reducing needed time and battery(especially for long 4K videos). BACKGROUND SUPPORT - use other apps while Sync for DJI downloads media for you (unlike DJI Go 4 and DJI Go); CUSTOM PHOTO/VIDEO SUPPORT - 4K, 2.7K, H.265, DNG, and others… COLOR PRESETS - choose from 25+ special color presets for your aerial photos. Apply for each file or in a bunch! MAKE HYPERLAPSE - convert any timed shot into stabilized(!) hyperlapse. Completely with your MOBILE phone(no PC)! STITCH AND SHARE PANORAMAS - share your beautiful 180° & 360° panoramas straight on Facebook! P.S. Currently Mavic Pro, Phantom 3/4, Spark and Osmo devices do not supply panorama files due to SDK bug. FAST AND EASY SHARING - Share your best photos and videos directly from the DJI device. Personalize your media with custom watermarks(optional); ALSO: Resumable Downloads, Reliable Notifications, Favorite/Reject Media, Color Tags, Smart Filters, Tasks in Line, Async deletion, Share with a Friend, etc. Tested on the following DJI Devices: Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic 2 Zoom, Mavic Air, Mavic Air 2, Mavic PRO, Mavic Mini, Spark, Phantom 3 Adv/Pro, Phantom 4/4 Pro, OSMO, OSMO+, Inspire 1/2. DJI Mini 2 support is coming soon. Estimation: Q2 2021. How is Sync for DJI DIFFERENT from DJI Go 4? Sync for DJI streamlines and optimizes the way you work with media on your iOS device. Sync for DJI supports background operations and video resolutions higher than 1080p, which is DJI Go 4 limit. For the full list of benefits(16), please visit syncfordji.com. To share and edit your footage with Sync for DJI, you don’t need Mac or PC. What are the benefits of Sync for DJI Pro mode? You can share your videos in the original resolution(4k, 2.7k) You can download photos without watermarks. Everything else is available for free for everyone! Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. Alternatively, a one-time payment plan is available (this is not a subscription). - Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package, unless canceled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of use: https://www.syncfordji.com/terms-of-use Privacy policy: https://www.syncfordji.com/privacy-policy Contact: info@syncfordji.com

Screenshots

VR PRO for SPARK/MAVIC/PHANTOM3 screens
Sync for DJI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sync for DJI at 4.1 against VR PRO for SPARK/MAVIC/PHANTOM's 3.6. Sync for DJI also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 52%) and ratings volume (299 vs 53). VR PRO for SPARK/MAVIC/PHANTOM's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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. VR PRO for SPARK/MAVIC/PHANTOM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sync for DJI sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sync for DJI holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sync for DJI has 299 ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of VR PRO for SPARK/MAVIC/PHANTOM's written reviews are positive against 70% of Sync for DJI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VR PRO for SPARK/MAVIC/PHANTOM ships an update monthly, Sync for DJI every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VR PRO for SPARK/MAVIC/PHANTOM versus Sync for DJI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVR PRO for SPARK/MAVIC/PHANTOMSync for DJI
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (53 ratings)4.1 (299 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.9% of reviews69.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53299 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichele VagnettiVamsi Mohan Lolugu

Customer experience

VR PRO for SPARK/MAVIC/PHANTOM

All ratings54 ratings
Positive63.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative31.5%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive51.9%
Neutral8.6%
Negative39.5%

Sync for DJI

All ratings299 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative18.1%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative25.5%

User reviews

VR PRO for SPARK/MAVIC/PHANTOM

From 53 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Immersive FPV experience
  • 💰 Affordable VR alternative
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • ✨ Works well with Spark
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive

Room to improve

  • ❌ Misleading advertising (VR as IAP)
  • 📉 Severe connection drops
  • 💸 Overpriced for features
  • 😵 VR view obstructed
  • 🚫 App crashes/doesn't open

Sync for DJI

From 299 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

VR PRO for SPARK/MAVIC/PHANTOM

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Severe connection drops
  • App crashes and freezes
  • App doesn't open after update
  • Video feed locks up (frozen)
  • Disconnected messages
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  • Black screen (no video)
  • Corrupted video files
  • Head tracking stopped working
  • VR mode obstructed by text/graphics
  • Cannot purchase full version
  • Sound option still blocked
  • No OTG support for Spark
  • VR views obstructed
  • Disables FCC mode
  • App blocked after purchase

Requested features

13 requests
  • Meta Quest app support
  • Compatibility with Avata 2
  • Compatibility with Mini 2
  • 5-minute VR trial
  • Screen configuration options (grids, boxes)
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  • Active tracking feature
  • Add flight time in VR
  • Show warnings (wind velocity) in VR
  • Horizontal head-tracking (360 degrees)
  • Picture-in-picture (VR and front camera)
  • Support for older iOS versions (iPad mini 2, iOS 9.3.5)
  • Allow longer free flight in VR mode
  • Reduce cost of full version

Sync for DJI

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to connect to certain drone models
  • App freezes during video trimming
  • Corrupted file downloads

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VR PRO for SPARK/MAVIC/PHANTOM

One-time1
  • VR mode Unlimited Time$8.99
10 purchases

Sync for DJI

Subscriptions7
  • 1 Month - PRO (Sierra)7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • 1 Month - PRO (Bravo)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 1 Month - PRO$3.491 Month
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  • 1 Month - PRO (Delta)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • 1 Month - PRO (Delta)$3.991 Month
  • 12 Months - PRO (Bravo)7 Days trial$14.491 Year
  • 12 Months - PRO$16.491 Year
One-time3
  • One Time - PRO$24.99
  • One Time - PRO (Bravo)$28.99
  • One Time - PRO$33.99

Questions

Is VR PRO for SPARK/MAVIC/PHANTOM free?
VR PRO for SPARK/MAVIC/PHANTOM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sync for DJI free?
Sync for DJI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VR PRO for SPARK/MAVIC/PHANTOM or Sync for DJI?
Sync for DJI is rated higher. VR PRO for SPARK/MAVIC/PHANTOM averages 3.6 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Sync for DJI averages 4.1 from 299 ratings.
Do VR PRO for SPARK/MAVIC/PHANTOM or Sync for DJI have ads?
Neither VR PRO for SPARK/MAVIC/PHANTOM nor Sync for DJI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VR PRO for SPARK/MAVIC/PHANTOM or Sync for DJI?
VR PRO for SPARK/MAVIC/PHANTOM ships an update monthly, and Sync for DJI every 4 weeks. Most recently, VR PRO for SPARK/MAVIC/PHANTOM was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sync for DJI on November 2, 2026.

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