# Sync for DJI vs XL

The clearest difference is rating: XL at 5.0 against Sync for DJI's 4.1. XL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Sync for DJI's advantage is ratings volume (299 vs 2). 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. XL asks for nothing beyond the download.

XL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sync for DJI has 299 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sync for DJI ships an update every 4 weeks, XL monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sync for DJI | XL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-for-dji-go-mobile-first/id1255799480/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xl-super/id1644098718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **299** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 133 MB | 467 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vamsi Mohan Lolugu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730261560) | [元明 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320752705) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### XL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xl-super/id1644098718)

This app simplifies aerial photography by integrating flight control, shooting, editing, and sharing. Its intuitive interface and guided tutorials make it easy to capture and create stunning aerial visuals.

**Highlights:** Integrated flight control, Aerial shooting capabilities, Built-in editing tools, Easy sharing options, User-friendly interface, Flight tutorials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sync for DJI free?

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

### Is XL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sync for DJI or XL?

XL is rated higher. Sync for DJI averages 4.1 out of 5 from 299 ratings, while XL averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sync for DJI or XL have ads?

Neither Sync for DJI nor XL shows ads.

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

Sync for DJI ships an update every 4 weeks, and XL monthly. Most recently, Sync for DJI was updated on November 2, 2026 and XL on November 3, 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.*