# 3D Mobile Inspector vs AutoPylot For Drones

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AutoPylot For Drones at 76% against 3D Mobile Inspector's 33%. AutoPylot For Drones also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (5.4K vs 17). 3D Mobile Inspector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AutoPylot For Drones sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 3D Mobile Inspector asks for nothing beyond the download.

AutoPylot For Drones holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AutoPylot For Drones has 5.4K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of 3D Mobile Inspector's written reviews are positive against 76% of AutoPylot For Drones's.

3D Mobile Inspector ships an update every 5 months, AutoPylot For Drones monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3D Mobile Inspector | AutoPylot For Drones |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-mobile-inspector/id1376343298/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autopylot-for-drones/id1612739014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **5.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **76.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [3D Inspection Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376343297) | [AutoPylot, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612739436) |

## What reviewers say

### 3D Mobile Inspector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-mobile-inspector/id1376343298)

This app streamlines property and marine inspections by allowing users to collect data and photos directly on their mobile devices. It wirelessly syncs with desktop software to generate professional inspection reports for clients.

**Highlights:** Efficient data collection with touch interface, Immediate comment-to-paragraph building, Direct photo capture and gallery import, Customizable inspection content, Virtual report preview and editing, Inspection status tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### AutoPylot For Drones

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autopylot-for-drones/id1612739014)

This app provides FAA-approved services for drone pilots, including B4UFLY status, LAANC airspace authorizations, and operational awareness. It simplifies flight planning with airspace visualization, weather tools, and customizable safety checklists.

**Highlights:** FAA-approved B4UFLY and LAANC services, Instant flight readiness indicator, Simplified airspace visualization, Near real-time LAANC authorizations, Operational awareness of airspace restrictions, Customizable safety checklists, All-in-one mission management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AutoPylot+ (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| AutoPylot+ (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| AutoPylot+ (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| AutoPylot+ (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast LAANC approval
- 🚀 Intuitive app
- 🚀 Streamlined flight planning
- 👍 Polished weather maps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing controlled airspaces
- 🐛 Lack of local/regional restriction maps
- 🐛 No iPad support
- 🐛 Inability to edit missions
- 🐛 Restrictive LAANC request shapes

**Reported bugs**

- Miscategorizing flights as requiring ATC approval
- Lack of controlled airspace information in certain regions

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit missions
- Support for polygonal LAANC requests
- Integration with FAA TFR website
- Access to weather data before LAANC submission
- Support for Part 107 and recreational missions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3D Mobile Inspector free?

3D Mobile Inspector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AutoPylot For Drones free?

AutoPylot For Drones is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 3D Mobile Inspector or AutoPylot For Drones?

AutoPylot For Drones is rated higher. 3D Mobile Inspector averages 2.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while AutoPylot For Drones averages 4.9 from 5.4K ratings.

### Do 3D Mobile Inspector or AutoPylot For Drones have ads?

Neither 3D Mobile Inspector nor AutoPylot For Drones shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 3D Mobile Inspector or AutoPylot For Drones?

3D Mobile Inspector ships an update every 5 months, and AutoPylot For Drones monthly. Most recently, 3D Mobile Inspector was updated on November 2, 2026 and AutoPylot For Drones on November 7, 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.*
