Epson Smart Panel vs DJI Fly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Epson Smart Panel
This app acts as a mobile command center for compatible Epson wireless printers and scanners. It allows for easy setup, monitoring, and operation of your Epson devices directly from your smartphone or tablet. Enjoy a customized and intuitive user experience with innovative action tiles and auto-configuration.
- Easy Wi-Fi setup for Epson products
- Innovative action tiles for quick use
- Auto-configuration and customization
- Centralized support and supply ordering
- Unified interface for printers and scanners
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Visit the website below to find products which are supported by this app. When using a printer or scanner that’s not listed on the website, please use instead Epson iPrint for printers or Document Scan for scanners. Epson Smart Panel will not be able to find or connect to your product unless it’s on the website’s list of supported products. https://support.epson.net/appinfo/smartpanel/guide/en/ High performance, easy-to-use mobile command center for your Epson wireless printer or scanner1. Easily set up, monitor and operate your Epson product from the convenience of your mobile device with this powerful new tool. - Easily set up your Epson product on your Wi-Fi - Innovative action tiles make your Epson Product simple and quick to use - Fits like a glove -- auto configuration and customization tailors the experience - Receive the support you need - register, get supplies, or find help all in one convenient place - One interface for your Epson Printers and Scanners -- auto configuration tailors the app's functions to your device. 1. Requires Epson Smart Panel app download and a compatible smart device. Data usage fees may apply. For more information please visit www.epson.com for support.
DJI Fly
This app simplifies drone piloting with an intuitive interface for aerial photography. It offers quick wireless content transfer to your phone and provides resources for discovering flight locations and learning drone skills. Designed for both beginners and experienced pilots.
- Intuitive flight interface
- Quick wireless content transfer
- Discover flight spots and projects
- Drone piloting tutorials
- Aerial photography tools
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DJI Fly is designed to help pilots fly drones with ease. (Compatible for DJI Lito X1、DJI Lito 1、DJI Avata 360、DJI Neo 2、DJI Mini 5 Pro、DJI Mavic 4 Pro, DJI Flip, DJI Air 3S, DJI NEO, DJI Mini 4 Pro, DJI Air 3, DJI Mavic 3 Pro, DJI Mini 2 SE, DJI Mini 3, DJI Mavic 3 Classic, DJI Avata, DJI Mini 3 Pro, DJI Mavic 3, DJI Mini SE, DJI Air 2S, DJI FPV, DJI Mini 2, Mavic Air 2, Mavic Mini, DJI Avata 2) What’s great about DJI Fly? · Flight Interface: Effortless Aerial Photography. · QuickTransfer: Wireless Content Transferred Swiftly to Your Phone. · Fly Spots & Works: Resources for Hassle-Free Creation. · DJI Academy: From Novice to Pro. We appreciate your feedback. All suggestions are welcome. · Feedback Email: support.fly@dji.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Epson Smart Panel at 4.7 against DJI Fly's 3.6. Epson Smart Panel also leads on ratings volume (388K vs 4.8K) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). DJI Fly's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
Epson Smart Panel holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epson Smart Panel has 388K ratings behind it against 4.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Epson Smart Panel's written reviews are positive against 37% of DJI Fly's.
Epson Smart Panel ships an update every 6 weeks, DJI Fly monthly. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Epson Smart Panel | DJI Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (388K ratings) — better | 3.6 (4.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.8% of reviews — better | 37.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 388K — better | 4.8K |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | #35 — better | #97 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seiko Epson Corporation | DJI |
Customer experience
Epson Smart Panel
DJI Fly
User reviews
Epson Smart Panel
From 388K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick setup
- 💡 Convenient wireless printing
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast printing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🐛 Printer not detected by app
- 🐛 Printing issues
- 🐛 Complicated setup
DJI Fly
From 4.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast GPS connection
- 👍 Cinematic footage
- 🚀 Stable flight performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Quick transfer not working
- 🐛 App crashes during editing
- 🔋 Phone overheating issues
- 🐛 Unreliable connection
- 🐛 Buggy firmware updates
Bugs and requests
Epson Smart Panel
Reported bugs
5 issues- App unable to connect to printer
- Printing quality issues
- Inconsistent app behavior
- Printer not detected by app
- Compatibility problems with iOS
Requested features
5 requests- Option to print actual size/100%
- Ability to choose specific pages to print
- Improved integration with other apps/devices
- More customization options for printing
- Better documentation and support
DJI Fly
Reported bugs
5 issues- Unable to download videos
- Incorrect altitude readings
- Frequent app crashes
- Issues with unlocking restricted areas
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add manual camera controls
- Implement active tracking
- Allow customizable flight modes
- Improve editing capabilities
- Add offline map support
In-app purchases
Epson Smart Panel
No in-app purchases
DJI Fly
No in-app purchases
Questions
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