Comparison

Sync for DJI vs Go Fly for DJI Drones

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

Go Fly for DJI Drones

Enhance your drone piloting experience with advanced autonomous flight modes and intuitive controls. Easily preview, export media, and access helpful tutorials. Offers features like panorama mode and waypoint planning for creative aerial photography.

Highlights
  • Smart Flight Modes
  • Intuitive UI & Camera View
  • Easy Media Export
  • Panorama Mode
  • Waypoint Navigation
  • Flight Tutorials
  • Find My Drones
Features
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Unlock the full potential of your drone with Go Fly for DJI Drone, Smart Remote Controller for DJI Drones everyone’s favorite autonomous flight app Compatible with: DJI Air 2S, DJI Mavic Mini 1, *Mavic Air/Pro, Phantom 4 Normal/Advanced/Pro/ProV2, Phantom 3 Standard/4K/Advanced/Professional, Inspire 1 X3/Z3/Pro/RAW, Inspire 2, Spark, DJI Mini 2, DJI Mini SE, Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced For *Mavic users, there are some features our app haven't supported yet: Low Battery Warning, Critical Low Battery Warning, Time to Discharge, Lock Gimbal When Shooting, Sync Gimbal with Aircraft Heading, Gimbal Mode. Preview media, Play media, On/Off Head LEDs & Camera Forward/Down (Mavic Air2S: double tap is C2, 1-tap is C1) Feature highlights: - Smart Flight Modes - Intuitive UI and expansive Camera View. - Easy export images & videos to iPhone - Exposure Graph on Screen - Change Gimbal Directions - Easy-to-follow Flight Tutorials to help you get started. - Panorama Mode: User can take horizontal and vertical panorama pictures & videos - Add waypoints for drones - Calibration - Find My Drones Terms of Use: https://smartwidgetlabs.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://smartwidgetlabs.com/privacy-policy/ Any questions? Contact us: support@smartwidgetlabs.com We appreciate your feedback. All suggestions are welcome Disclaimer: We are not an official app, but a support app

Screenshots

Sync for DJI4 screens
Go Fly for DJI Drones4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sync for DJI at 70% against Go Fly for DJI Drones's 33%. Sync for DJI also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.1 vs 3.8). Go Fly for DJI Drones's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 299). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Go Fly for DJI Drones sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 299 and 1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Sync for DJI's written reviews are positive against 33% of Go Fly for DJI Drones's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sync for DJI ships an update every 4 weeks, Go Fly for DJI Drones every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sync for DJI versus Go Fly for DJI Drones: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSync for DJIGo Fly for DJI Drones
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (299 ratings) — better3.8 (1K ratings)
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews — better33.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2991K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB373 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVamsi Mohan LoluguSMART WIDGET LABS COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

Sync for DJI

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

Go Fly for DJI Drones

All ratings1,013 ratings
Positive68.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative27.5%
Written reviews295 reviews
Positive33.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative62.7%

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

Go Fly for DJI Drones

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great alternative to Go Fly 4
  • 🚀 Awesome performance
  • 🤖 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🤖 Unintuitive controls
  • 🚫 Not compatible with all DJI drones

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

Go Fly for DJI Drones

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sudden in-flight disconnections
  • Crashes during firmware updates
  • Incorrect GPS location tracking

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved camera settings
  • Waypoint support for all drone models
  • Better battery life optimization

In-app purchases

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
10 purchases

Go Fly for DJI Drones

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • One Time Payment$79.99

Questions

Is Sync for DJI free?
Sync for DJI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Go Fly for DJI Drones free?
Go Fly for DJI Drones is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sync for DJI or Go Fly for DJI Drones?
Sync for DJI is rated higher. Sync for DJI averages 4.1 out of 5 from 299 ratings, while Go Fly for DJI Drones averages 3.8 from 1K ratings.
Do Sync for DJI or Go Fly for DJI Drones have ads?
Go Fly for DJI Drones shows ads; Sync for DJI does not.
Which is updated more often, Sync for DJI or Go Fly for DJI Drones?
Sync for DJI ships an update every 4 weeks, and Go Fly for DJI Drones every 5 weeks. Most recently, Sync for DJI was updated on November 2, 2026 and Go Fly for DJI Drones on November 3, 2026.

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