# SurveyingMaster vs Dronelink Flight

The clearest difference is rating: Dronelink Flight at 4.7 against SurveyingMaster's 3.5. Dronelink Flight also leads on ratings volume (565 vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). SurveyingMaster's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SurveyingMaster sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Dronelink Flight sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dronelink Flight holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dronelink Flight has 565 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SurveyingMaster's written reviews are positive against 60% of Dronelink Flight's.

SurveyingMaster ships an update every 7 months, Dronelink Flight every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SurveyingMaster | Dronelink Flight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surveyingmaster/id1265398724/reviews) | **[4.7 (565 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dronelink-flight/id1451684056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **565** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **60.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [颖达 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1058507663) | [Dronelink](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451684100) |

## What reviewers say

### SurveyingMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surveyingmaster/id1265398724)

This utility app provides a convenient surveying calculator for professionals and students. It offers features for traversing, leveling, coordinate calculation, and intersection, with powerful misclosure balancing for various route types. Users can customize coordinate systems and units.

**Highlights:** Traversing calculation, Leveling calculation, Coordinate calculation, Intersection calculation, Misclosure balancing, Coordinate system customization, Unit switching

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reward | $2.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Functions Forever | $3.99 | one-time |


### Dronelink Flight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dronelink-flight/id1451684056)

Automate drone flights for mapping, inspections, and aerial photography with advanced mission planning and manual control tools. Supports various DJI and Autel models, offering a free tier for basic manual flight and paid plans for full automation.

**Highlights:** Automated mission planning, Manual flight tools, Waypoint and orbit modes, 3D mission preview, Cross-device synchronization, Customizable flight dashboard

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter | $34.99 | per month |
| Growth | $69.99 | per month |
| Premium (Basic Upgrade) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Basic | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $59.99 | one-time |
| Elite (Premium Upgrade) | $59.99 | one-time |
| Elite (Basic Upgrade) | $89.99 | one-time |
| Elite | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great tool
- 🚀 Extensive functionality
- 🚀 Impressive software
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Awesome app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't connect
- 🐛 Functional but too many limits for the cost
- 🐛 Overpriced
- 🐛 DOESNT WORK
- 🐛 Constant crashing

**Reported bugs**

- Constant crashing
- Made my DJI Mavic Mini crash
- Not working
- Unreliable and not safe or trustworthy
- Unable to set up an account

**Requested features**

- Add Ruko F11gim compatibility
- Will your app support the DJI Avata 2?
- Why not supporter mini 3 pro and mini 4 pro


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SurveyingMaster free?

SurveyingMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dronelink Flight free?

Dronelink Flight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SurveyingMaster or Dronelink Flight?

Dronelink Flight is rated higher. SurveyingMaster averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Dronelink Flight averages 4.7 from 565 ratings.

### Do SurveyingMaster or Dronelink Flight have ads?

Neither SurveyingMaster nor Dronelink Flight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SurveyingMaster or Dronelink Flight?

SurveyingMaster ships an update every 7 months, and Dronelink Flight every 6 weeks. Most recently, SurveyingMaster was updated on October 1, 2026 and Dronelink Flight on October 30, 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.*