Comparison

Skydio vs Fly Go 4

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

Head to head
About

Skydio

This app acts as your personal film crew, capturing breathtaking 4K60 HDR footage. It intelligently follows subjects and navigates obstacles, enabling unique aerial shots. Control is intuitive, from simple launches to precise manual flight.

Highlights
  • 4K60 HDR content capture
  • Subject tracking
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Autonomous flight
  • One-handed control with Beacon
  • Precise manual control with Controller
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Designed to be your personal film crew, Skydio 2+ captures stunning 4K60 HDR content, follows subjects, and avoids obstacles to create previously impossible shots. Launch, fly, land, and export all in the Skydio app. Connect a Skydio 2+ Beacon for easy, one-handed control at greater distances, or use a Controller for high-precision, stress-free manual control with the most advanced obstacle avoidance system ever developed. Skydio app is compatible with Skydio 2+ and Skydio 2. Skydio is an American robotics company designing, manufacturing, and supporting products in Redwood City, California.

About

Fly Go 4

Control your drone with advanced flight features and real-time HD video transmission. Explore intelligent flight modes for professional-quality footage and track flight data. Compatible with a wide range of drone models.

Highlights
  • Advanced flight controls
  • Real-time HD video transmission
  • Smart flight modes (ActiveTrack, QuickShot)
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Comprehensive flight data logging
  • Wide drone model compatibility
Features
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Unlock the skies with DJI Fly Go 4: Drone Mobile Camera and take your drone experience to new heights! Compatibility: DJI Fly Go 4: Drone Mobile Camera is built on Mobile SDK v4.16.2, which supports a wide range of drones. There are 34 drone models supported in this version: - Mavic Air - Mavic Air 2 - Mavic Mini - Mavic 2 Enterprise - Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual - Mavic 2 Pro - Mavic 2 Zoom - Mavic Pro - Phantom 3 Standard - Phantom 3 Advanced - Phantom 3 Professional - Phantom 3 4K - Phantom 4 - Phantom 4 Advanced - Phantom 4 Professional - Phantom 4 Professional V2 - Phantom 4 RTK - Phantom 4 Multispectral - Inspire 1 - Inspire 1 Pro/Raw - Inspire 2 - Matrice 100 - Matrice 200 - Matrice 200 V2 - Matrice 210 - Matrice 210 V2 - Matrice 210 RTK - Matrice 210 RTK V2 - Matrice 300 RTK - Matrice 600 - Spark - Mini 2 - Mini SE - Air 2S *For Mavic users, there are some features our app hasn't supported yet: Low Battery Warning, Critical Low Battery Warning, Time to Discharge, Sync Gimbal with Aircraft Heading, Lock Gimbal When Shooting, Gimbal Mode. Play media, Preview media, On/Off Head LEDs & Camera Forward/Down (Mavic Air 2S: double-tap is C2, 1-tap is C1). Disclaimer: We would like to clarify that this application is not an official app, but rather a support app utilizing the official Mobile SDK provided by the manufacturer. Still, this app can work perfectly with all drone models above and their RCs. Additionally, it is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of the mentioned companies, and it is not an official product of that company or its affiliates. DJI Fly Go 4: Drone Mobile Camera is the ultimate companion app for your drones, designed to offer unparalleled control, ease of use, and a seamless flying experience. Whether a beginner or a seasoned drone pilot, DJI Fly Go 4: Drone Mobile Camera provides the tools and features to explore the skies confidently and creatively. Why Choose DJI Fly Go 4: Drone Mobile Camera? - Intuitive Interface: Our user-friendly interface ensures easy drone operation, providing clear information for a smooth flying experience, whether you're a beginner or an experienced pilot. - Advanced Flight Controls: Take full control of your drones with DJI Fly Go 4: Drone Mobile Camera's advanced flight features, which allow for precision and accuracy in complex maneuvers and effortless aerial shot capture. - Real-Time Video Transmission: Experience real-time HD video transmission directly to your mobile device. With DJI Fly Go 4: Drone Mobile Camera, you can see exactly what your drone sees, allowing you to make quick decisions and adjustments for the best possible footage. - Smart Flight Modes: Capture professional-quality videos and photos with intelligent flight modes like ActiveTrack, FocusTrack, Point of Interest , QuickShot, Spotlight,... It is ideal for dynamic action scenes or serene landscapes. - Comprehensive Flight Data: Keep track of all your flight details with in-depth flight data logging. DJI Fly Go 4: Drone Mobile Camera records your drone's flight path, altitude, speed, and more, providing valuable insights to improve your flying skills. - Easy Media Management: Manage your photos and videos directly within the app with QuickTransfer. Access, edit, and share your stunning aerial footage with friends and family, or upload it to social media to showcase your skills. - Safe Flying: Safety is our priority. DJI Fly Go 4: Drone Mobile Camera includes built-in safety features like obstacle detection, return-to-home (RTH), and flight zone restrictions to ensure that your flights are safe and secure. LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Take your drone experience to new heights! Download DJI Fly Go 4: Drone Mobile Camera now and explore endless aerial possibilities!

Screenshots

Skydio4 screens
Fly Go 44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Skydio at none against Fly Go 4's 8. Skydio also leads on ads (none vs shown). Fly Go 4's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Fly Go 4 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Skydio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Skydio against 4.1 for Fly Go 4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 105 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Skydio's written reviews are positive against 36% of Fly Go 4's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skydio ships an update every 2 months, Fly Go 4 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Skydio versus Fly Go 4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkydioFly Go 4
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (79 ratings)4.1 (105 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.2% of reviews — better35.7% of reviews
Number of ratings79105 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB192 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkydio, Inc.COOLDEV CO., LTD

Customer experience

Skydio

All ratings77 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral11.7%
Negative16.9%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive43.2%
Neutral21.6%
Negative35.1%

Fly Go 4

All ratings100 ratings
Positive74.0%
Neutral7.0%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative57.1%

Bugs and requests

Skydio

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes immediately on startup
  • Cannot create a clip from footage
  • Drone unable to update
  • App takes up excessive storage space
  • Video settings not saved between sessions
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  • App launches in portrait mode
  • GUI needs to overlay full 16:9 image
  • Local video files saved in private directories
  • Formatting micro-SD card issues
  • App closes in flight with remote control

Requested features

29 requests
  • Further drone range
  • GPS strength indication
  • More than two points for cable cam
  • Add POIs in cable cam
  • Allow local video access from Photos app
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  • Faster export of clips
  • Tap-fly function
  • Show number of GPS/beacon sats
  • Augment position with phone GPS
  • Cinematic steering rates for Beacon
  • Battery storage function (70%)
  • Allow users to set clip storage quote
  • Disable video recording on phone
  • Save video settings between sessions
  • Landscape mode option
  • Show GPS satellite count on flight screen
  • Option to not start in auto-record mode
  • More user input for app features
  • Option to slow drone down
  • Shrink protective bubble for indoor use
  • Telemetry data
  • Rule of thirds bars
  • Center reticle
  • Quick camera controls on main screen
  • Curve-based gimbal and controller modifications
  • Indication of GPS strength for takeoff
  • Automatic reconnection feature
  • More features like Parrot app
  • More flight telemetry information

Fly Go 4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Skydio

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Fly Go 4

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Standard$7.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly One-time Discount$45.491 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime One-time Discount$49.99
  • Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Skydio free?
Skydio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fly Go 4 free?
Fly Go 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Skydio or Fly Go 4?
Fly Go 4 is rated higher. Skydio averages 4.0 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Fly Go 4 averages 4.1 from 105 ratings.
Do Skydio or Fly Go 4 have ads?
Fly Go 4 shows ads; Skydio does not.
Which is updated more often, Skydio or Fly Go 4?
Skydio ships an update every 2 months, and Fly Go 4 every 4 weeks. Most recently, Skydio was updated on November 3, 2026 and Fly Go 4 on November 7, 2026.

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