Teradek RT vs DJI Virtual Flight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- FPV flying practice
- Realistic flight controls
- FPV freestyle trick learning
- Designed flight tutorials
- Multiple lifelike locations
- Goggle immersion
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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''
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Teradek RT | DJI Virtual Flight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (5 ratings) | 3.9 (1.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 33.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 1.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 3.2 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Teradek | DJI |
Customer experience
Teradek RT
DJI Virtual Flight
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
Teradek RT
No in-app purchases
DJI Virtual Flight
No in-app purchases
Questions
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