# 3Dsurvey Pilot vs Dronelink Flight

The clearest difference is rating: Dronelink Flight at 4.7 against 3Dsurvey Pilot's 3.1. Dronelink Flight also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (567 vs 7). 3Dsurvey Pilot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dronelink Flight sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. 3Dsurvey Pilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dronelink Flight holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dronelink Flight has 567 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of 3Dsurvey Pilot's written reviews are positive against 60% of Dronelink Flight's.

3Dsurvey Pilot ships an update every 2 months, Dronelink Flight every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3Dsurvey Pilot | Dronelink Flight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3dsurvey-pilot/id1414163485/reviews) | **[4.7 (567 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dronelink-flight/id1451684056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **567** |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **60.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [3Dsurvey d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1414163484) | [Dronelink](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451684100) |

## What reviewers say

### 3Dsurvey Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3dsurvey-pilot/id1414163485)

This app transforms consumer drones into surveying and mapping tools. It allows users to plan automated flight missions and capture geo-referenced images for post-flight processing with companion software. Generate accurate 3D models, orthophotos, and topographic maps.

**Highlights:** Automated drone flight planning, Image acquisition with GPS data, Support for various mission types (Grid, Polygon, Road, Circle), Telemetry and live camera feed, Adjustable flight parameters, Integration with 3Dsurvey photogrammetry software

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 3Dsurvey Pilot free?

3Dsurvey Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dronelink Flight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 3Dsurvey Pilot or Dronelink Flight?

Dronelink Flight is rated higher. 3Dsurvey Pilot averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Dronelink Flight averages 4.7 from 567 ratings.

### Do 3Dsurvey Pilot or Dronelink Flight have ads?

3Dsurvey Pilot shows ads; Dronelink Flight does not.

### Which is updated more often, 3Dsurvey Pilot or Dronelink Flight?

3Dsurvey Pilot ships an update every 2 months, and Dronelink Flight every 6 weeks. Most recently, 3Dsurvey Pilot was updated on November 2, 2026 and Dronelink Flight on November 6, 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.*