Comparison

Teradek RT vs DJI Virtual Flight

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Teradek RT

Configure and control Teradek RT wireless lens control systems from your smartphone. Adjust motor settings, map lenses, and even control camera run/stop for supported cameras. Access device information and troubleshoot issues.

Highlights
  • Configure RT controller, receiver, and motors
  • Control camera run/stop
  • View device info and firmware
  • Set wireless channel and power
  • Create and manage lens maps
  • Adjust motor response and orientation
  • Virtual slider for focus, iris, zoom
Features
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Configure every parameter of your Teradek RT controller, receiver and motors all from the convenience of your smartphone. The Teradek RT app gives you full access to settings and features found in your RT devices so you can make adjustments quickly and effortlessly. Get the app to access everything Teradek RT has to offer. REC - Control run/stop on RED, ARRI, Sony, and other supported cameras directly through the App. Device Info - Check serial numbers, firmware versions and product types for every connected device. Device Settings - Configure every parameter of your MDR, including the wireless channel, power, camera type, and axis (focus/iris/zoom) of each connected motor. Inputs 1/2 Mode: Select the controller type(s) connected to the MDR. Only used for wired controllers. Axis: Select the axis of this controller. Motor 1/2/3 Class: Select the role for each individual motor (FIZ). Response: Adjust the response rate of each motor. Choose between Normal, Slow, Fast, and Auto. Motor Orientation Flipped: For setups where the gear is installed on the opposite side, this feature switches motor control to the corresponding side. Lens Mapping - Create lens maps and share them with the CTRL.3 controller.* Choose the lens manufacturer, name, and axis (focus/iris/zoom) and use the App’s virtual knob to configure your lens maps. Synchronize Lens Maps with the Cloud: store lens maps in the cloud where they can be accessed at any time from anywhere with an internet connection.** Depth of Field Settings: adjust circle of confusion to achieve a sharper depth of field. * Lens map sharing coming soon. ** Cloud storage coming soon. Support - Use the Teradek RT Help Center for troubleshooting, or report errors directly to Teradek. Motor Control - Adjust focus, iris and zoom directly through the virtual slider. Perfect for configuration and testing where accuracy isn’t necessary.

About

DJI Virtual Flight

Practice FPV drone flying techniques from home with this simulator. Learn freestyle tricks and navigate realistic environments using your goggles and controller. Designed for aspiring FPV pilots to hone their skills safely and conveniently.

Highlights
  • FPV flying practice
  • Realistic flight controls
  • FPV freestyle trick learning
  • Designed flight tutorials
  • Multiple lifelike locations
  • Goggle immersion
Features
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Take off and feel the blood pumping through your veins. Introducing DJI Virtual Flight, a mobile app designed by the DJI flight simulator team for practising FPV flying techniques. With DJI Virtual Flight, you can double the fun by learning through practice. Put on the goggles, grab your remote controller, and launch DJI Virtual Flight to learn flashy FPV freestyle tricks. Experience flying in the comfort of your own home. Product Highlights - Put on the goggles and immerse yourself in DJI Virtual Flight - Try out the realistic feel of the flight controls - Become an expert FPV drone pilot through well-designed tutorials - Practice flying along carefully designed flight tracks - Multiple lifelike locations with vivid details Compatible DJI Devices: DJI FPV Goggles V2, DJI FPV Remote Controller 2, DJI FPV Motion Controller Recommended Systems: iOS 12.0 or later versions Recommanded Devices: iPhone: iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone SE 2, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max iPad: iPad 7th Generation, iPad 8th Generation, iPad Air 3, iPad Air 4, iPad pro 2ed, iPad pro 3rd, iPad pro 4th, iPad pro 1st 10.5'', iPad pro 1st 11'', iPad Pro 2ed 11''

Screenshots

Teradek RT4 screens
DJI Virtual Flight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DJI Virtual Flight at 3.9 against Teradek RT's 2.8. DJI Virtual Flight also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DJI Virtual Flight holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJI Virtual Flight has 1.7K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Teradek RT's written reviews are positive against 34% of DJI Virtual Flight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Teradek RT ships an update every 11 months, DJI Virtual Flight every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Teradek RT versus DJI Virtual Flight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeradek RTDJI Virtual Flight
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (5 ratings)3.9 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews33.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB3.2 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeradekDJI

Customer experience

Teradek RT

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

DJI Virtual Flight

All ratings1,743 ratings
Positive69.8%
Neutral6.0%
Negative24.2%
Written reviews1,221 reviews
Positive33.8%
Neutral12.0%
Negative54.2%

Bugs and requests

Teradek RT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DJI Virtual Flight

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Progression system issues (unable to unlock new levels)
  • Controller input not registering properly
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Incompatibility with latest iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more drone models and maps
  • Implement customizable control settings
  • Add PID tuning and track building features
  • Support for using controller without goggles

In-app purchases

None

Teradek RT

No in-app purchases

None

DJI Virtual Flight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Teradek RT free?
Teradek RT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DJI Virtual Flight free?
DJI Virtual Flight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Teradek RT or DJI Virtual Flight?
DJI Virtual Flight is rated higher. Teradek RT averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while DJI Virtual Flight averages 3.9 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Teradek RT or DJI Virtual Flight have ads?
Neither Teradek RT nor DJI Virtual Flight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Teradek RT or DJI Virtual Flight?
Teradek RT ships an update every 11 months, and DJI Virtual Flight every 2 months. Most recently, Teradek RT was updated on September 23, 2026 and DJI Virtual Flight on October 18, 2026.

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