Comparison

Camera Remote for GoPro 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

Camera Remote for GoPro

Control your GoPro Hero cameras remotely over Wi-Fi. Features include live preview, media download, and advanced tools for exposure bracketing and custom scripting without coding. Supports a range of GoPro models.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi camera control
  • Live video and audio preview
  • Media download
  • Exposure series tool
  • Drag-and-drop scripting
  • Camera settings adjustment
  • Auto Wi-Fi connection
Features
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The Camera Remote for GoPro Hero cameras allows you to control GoPro cameras over Wifi. Demo video: https://youtu.be/n8Js7kFnSs8 ## ## Features ## - Supports: GoPro Hero 4, 5, 6, 7, Hero Session, Hero 5 Session cameras. - Auto connect to the camera Wifi network (no fiddling around in the iOS Wifi settings is required anymore). - Exposure series tool: Capture exposure series, e.g. for HDR, by defining night/day mode, exposure compensation, shutter time, ISO limits, and white balance for each image. - Scripting tool: Create your own scripts via a drag and drop interface (NO coding is required!). - Change camera settings (resolution, protune, frame rate, shutter time, exposure compensation, white balance, GPS, volume, audio, microphone, etc.). - Live video and audio preview. - Download media (photos, videos, RAW) over Wifi. - Manage multiple cameras (Note: it is not possible to control multiple cameras at the same time because each GoPro creates its own Wifi network!). ## ## Disclaimer ## - The app is intended for controlling 3rd party hardware GoPro Hero cameras. - The free version demonstrates the app's features. The full version can be activated with an one time in-app-purchase which activates all features. - We are not affiliate with GoPro Inc.

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

Camera Remote for GoPro4 screens
Go Fly for DJI Drones4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Go Fly for DJI Drones at 3.8 against Camera Remote for GoPro's 2.1. Go Fly for DJI Drones also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 7%) and ratings volume (1K vs 114). Camera Remote for GoPro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Camera Remote for GoPro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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

Go Fly for DJI Drones holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Go Fly for DJI Drones has 1K ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Camera Remote for GoPro's written reviews are positive against 33% of Go Fly for DJI Drones's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Camera Remote for GoPro versus Go Fly for DJI Drones: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera Remote for GoProGo Fly for DJI Drones
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (114 ratings)3.8 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.4% of reviews33.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1141K — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB373 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarald MeyerSMART WIDGET LABS COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

Camera Remote for GoPro

All ratings114 ratings
Positive24.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative64.9%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive7.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative91.2%

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

Camera Remote for GoPro

From 114 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works with Hero 6
  • 👍 Works with Hero4 Black

Room to improve

  • ❌ Does not connect to GoPro
  • ❌ Does not work with newer models (Hero 8, 9, 10)
  • ❌ Paid version is useless
  • ❌ Free version is limited/demo
  • ❌ Cannot download media

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

Camera Remote for GoPro

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Cannot pair with camera
  • App freezes
  • Paid version no longer connects
  • Demo version only allows pairing
  • Cannot access settings
Show 9 more
  • Cannot watch videos
  • Does not connect to any GoPro
  • Cannot connect to Hero 3+
  • Cannot connect to Hero 7
  • Cannot connect to Hero 8
  • Cannot connect to Hero 9
  • Cannot connect to Hero 10
  • App is a copy of the official app
  • Camera connection is slow

Requested features

6 requests
  • Support for GoPro Hero 3
  • Support for GoPro Hero 8
  • Support for GoPro Hero 9
  • Support for GoPro Hero 10
  • Free trial option
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  • Translation into other languages

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

1 purchases

Camera Remote for GoPro

One-time1
  • Full version$12.99
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
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  • 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 Camera Remote for GoPro free?
Camera Remote for GoPro 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, Camera Remote for GoPro or Go Fly for DJI Drones?
Go Fly for DJI Drones is rated higher. Camera Remote for GoPro averages 2.1 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while Go Fly for DJI Drones averages 3.8 from 1K ratings.
Do Camera Remote for GoPro or Go Fly for DJI Drones have ads?
Go Fly for DJI Drones shows ads; Camera Remote for GoPro does not.

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