Comparison

Sync for DJI vs Map Pilot Pro

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

Head to head
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

About

Map Pilot Pro

Create optimal flight paths for aerial mapping and data collection. This app syncs flight logs and mission plans with a cloud service for enhanced debugging and processing. It supports various drone models and offers offline capabilities for seamless operation.

Highlights
  • Optimal flight path creation
  • Offline map preview
  • Direct upload for processing
  • Multi-battery management
  • FlightSync to cloud service
  • Terrain aware image footprint
  • Offline capable terrain awareness
Features
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Based on 10+ years of DJI flight app experience. Map Pilot Pro helps you create and fly the optimal flight path to create great maps using the Maps Made Easy map processing service. Process into the final product using your own photogrammetry software or our Maps Made Easy online service. Mapping has never been easier. All flight logs and mission planning can be synced with Maps Made Easy's FlightSync system for enhanced debugging and troubleshooting to help users create the best maps around. Map Pilot Pro is a companion app intended for collecting data for the Maps Made Easy processing platform. Maps Made Easy's processing can be purchased by buying points on a pay-as-you-go basis or it can be subscribed to on a monthly basis.  Collect top notch aerial data using Map Pilot Pro and process unlimited jobs of up to 325 images (12 megapixels) for free with Maps Made Easy. View Full Documentation: http://support.dronesmadeeasy.com Define the area, select the level of detail, and go. Features: New Quick Map system for Offline Map Preview Direct upload for processing Multi-Battery Management Manual Restart Point Selection FlightSync to Maps Made Easy Mission and Boundary Sync with Maps Made Easy Flight Zone Management Manual Restart Point definition LAANC Authorizations via AirMap Automatic, Aperture/Shutter Priority and Manual Exposure Modes Basemap Caching for Offline Operations Connectionless Camera Triggering Terrain Aware Image Footprint Display Fully Offline Capable Terrain Awareness Multi-Pass Linear Mission Planning Custom Terrain Data Import 3D Grid Mission Planning Multi-Flight Coordination Movable Home Point to Track the Pilot Save/Edit Missions Refly Saved Missions View 3D logs on-device with Google Earth Import KML via Email or AirDrop Import GPX files Export KML, log files, and Flights file via Email or AirDrop Flight Log review Built-in Simulator for testing AirData and DroneLogbook upload from Log File Manager RAW imaging Fullest Possible Use of Each Battery Appropriate Camera Triggering Overlap Management Speed Management Automatic Takeoff and Landing Live Video Preview Signal Quality Warning Line of Sight Indicator Automatically Captures Elevation Reference Image (Ground Image) Natural Landing Assistance Live Map View Compatible with iOS 15 and up. Supported Aircraft: See our site for the full list - https://support.dronesmadeeasy.com/hc/en-us/articles/205704366-Supported-Hardware Mavic Pro Mavic Air Air 2 and Air 2S Air 3 and Air 3S (Export Only) Mavic Mini 2 SkyRover X1 (Export Only) Mini 4 Pro (Export Only) Mini 5 Pro (Export Only) Mavic 2 (Pro, Zoom, and Enterprise) Mavic 3 Pro (Export Only) Mavic 3 Classic (Export Only) Mavic 4 (Export Only) Phantom 3 Professional Phantom 3 Advanced Phantom 3 Standard Phantom 4 Phantom 4 Pro * (v2 included) Phantom 4 RTK Phantom 4 Advanced Inspire 1 Inspire 1 Pro Inspire 2 Matrice 100 (M100) Matrice 200 (M200) Matrice 210 (M210) Matrice 210 RTK (M210RTK) Matrice 600 (M600) Matrice 600P (M600P) Matrice 300 RTK (M300, M300RTK) Autel EVO II V1 (no V2 support - Base, Pro and Dual cameras) Supported External Cameras: DJI X3 DJI X5 DJI X4S DJI X5S DJI X7 DJI XT2 DJI H20T DJI H20 P1 Sony a7R, a7R II, and a7R III only with Drones Made Easy trigger board* Sony A6000 only with Drones Made Easy trigger board* Sony Multispectral Camera (MSZ-2100G) as part of the Drones Made Easy and Sony Smart Agriculture Solution * Matrice 200/210/600/600P with Sony a7R and other custom camera sensors will require a Drones Made Easy custom trigger board that will only be sold as fully integrated kits built by Drones Made Easy. Email for more details. * Phantom 4 Pro v2 is supported. Phantom 4 Pro Plus version is not supported. No Ronin support is available.

Screenshots

Sync for DJI4 screens
Map Pilot Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Map Pilot Pro at none against Sync for DJI's 15. Map Pilot Pro also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Sync for DJI sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Map Pilot Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Map Pilot Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 299 and 254 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Sync for DJI's written reviews are positive against 65% of Map Pilot Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sync for DJI ships an update every 4 weeks, Map Pilot Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sync for DJI versus Map Pilot Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSync for DJIMap Pilot Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (299 ratings)4.6 (254 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews — better64.7% of reviews
Number of ratings299 — better254
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB215 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVamsi Mohan LoluguAutomotive Data Research

Customer experience

Sync for DJI

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

Map Pilot Pro

All ratings254 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative31.4%

User reviews

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

Map Pilot Pro

From 254 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent user-friendly interface and ease of use
  • 🚀 Fast processing and quick rendering times
  • 📊 Superior stitching engine and orthomosaic quality
  • 💰 Cost-effective pay-as-you-go pricing model
  • 🔄 Seamless integration with Maps Made Easy platform

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
  • 🚁 Unreliable mission execution and drone control
  • ❌ Limited drone compatibility (missing Mini, Mini SE, Matrice 4)
  • 🔐 Login and authentication issues
  • ⚠️ Inconsistent return-to-home accuracy

Bugs and requests

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

Map Pilot Pro

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes during profile computation
  • App crashes when drone is detected
  • Mission execution fails to capture images
  • Drone hovers without starting mission
  • Flight lines not appearing due to work mode error
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  • Custom camera settings glitching
  • Save functionality not working properly
  • Mission changes not persisting
  • App locking when creating plans mid-flight
  • Drone losing control and not responding to RTH
  • Free tier option greyed out in UI

Requested features

8 requests
  • Support for DJI Mini and Mini SE drones
  • Support for Matrice 4 series drones
  • Desktop mission planning capability
  • KMZ and SHP file import functionality
  • Per-mission camera settings configuration
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  • Automated flight path generation
  • Better UI for notched/modern iPhones
  • Improved tutorial and help documentation

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Sync for DJI

Subscriptions11
  • 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 (Sierra)7 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • 12 Months - PRO (Bravo)7 Days trial$14.491 Year
  • 12 Months - PRO (Bravo)$14.491 Year
  • 12 Months - PRO$16.491 Year
  • 12 Months - PRO (Delta)7 Days trial$20.991 Year
  • 12 Months - PRO (Delta)$20.991 Year
One-time4
  • One Time - PRO$24.99
  • One Time - PRO (Bravo)$28.99
  • One Time - PRO$33.99
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  • One Time - PRO (Delta)$41.99
None

Map Pilot Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sync for DJI free?
Sync for DJI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Map Pilot Pro free?
Map Pilot Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sync for DJI or Map Pilot Pro?
Map Pilot Pro is rated higher. Sync for DJI averages 4.1 out of 5 from 299 ratings, while Map Pilot Pro averages 4.6 from 254 ratings.
Do Sync for DJI or Map Pilot Pro have ads?
Neither Sync for DJI nor Map Pilot Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sync for DJI or Map Pilot Pro?
Sync for DJI ships an update every 4 weeks, and Map Pilot Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sync for DJI was updated on August 7, 2026 and Map Pilot Pro on September 21, 2026.

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