# DJI Fly vs Insta360

The clearest difference is rating: Insta360 at 4.4 against DJI Fly's 3.7. Insta360 also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). DJI Fly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Insta360 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DJI Fly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Insta360 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 9.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of DJI Fly's written reviews are positive against 29% of Insta360's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DJI Fly ships an update monthly, Insta360 every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DJI Fly | Insta360 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-fly/id1479649251/reviews) | **[4.4 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insta360/id1491299654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.9K | **9.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **37.6% of reviews** | 29.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #103 | **#53** |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 2.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DJI](https://appshunter.io/developer/599957686) | [Insta360](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749225907) |

## What reviewers say

### DJI Fly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-fly/id1479649251)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Intuitive flight interface, Quick wireless content transfer, Discover flight spots and projects, Drone piloting tutorials, Aerial photography tools

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast GPS connection
- 👍 Cinematic footage
- 🚀 Stable flight performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Quick transfer not working
- 🐛 App crashes during editing
- 🔋 Phone overheating issues
- 🐛 Unreliable connection
- 🐛 Buggy firmware updates

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to download videos
- Incorrect altitude readings
- Frequent app crashes
- Issues with unlocking restricted areas
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add manual camera controls
- Implement active tracking
- Allow customizable flight modes
- Improve editing capabilities
- Add offline map support


### Insta360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insta360/id1491299654)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #86 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Edit and enhance footage from 360 cameras with AI-powered tools and templates. Offers automatic reframing, subject tracking, and creative effects. Allows editing and sharing directly to social media without downloading files.

**Highlights:** AI-powered auto editing, 360 reframing tools, Deep Track subject centering, Shot Lab creative templates, Download-free editing, Hyperlapse creation

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insta360 Premium 200GB Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Insta360 Premium 200GB Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Insta360 Premium 1TB Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Insta360 Premium 2TB Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Insta360 Essential 200GB Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Moment Pro 1Yr(24) Promo+3Mo Free | $24.99 | per year |
| Insta360 Premium 200GB Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Insta360 Premium 200GB Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Insta360 Premium 1TB Annual | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive app
- 🚀 Robust editing tools
- 🚀 Great camera quality
- 🚀 Awesome features like Starlapse

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Unreliable WiFi connectivity
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data access

**Reported bugs**

- Losing edited clips after camera disconnects
- Inability to connect and control camera
- Incorrect video orientation and stabilization issues
- Exporting problems (failed exports, audio sync issues)
- Disappearing features for older camera models

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Ability to edit 360 footage on desktop
- More export options (higher resolutions, codecs, etc.)
- Improved file management and organization
- Persistent camera settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DJI Fly free?

DJI Fly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Insta360 free?

Insta360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DJI Fly or Insta360?

Insta360 is rated higher. DJI Fly averages 3.7 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Insta360 averages 4.4 from 9.4K ratings.

### Do DJI Fly or Insta360 have ads?

Insta360 shows ads; DJI Fly does not.

### Which is updated more often, DJI Fly or Insta360?

DJI Fly ships an update monthly, and Insta360 every 5 days. Most recently, DJI Fly was updated on November 3, 2026 and Insta360 on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DJI Fly or Insta360?

DJI Fly currently peaks at #103 in the App Store charts, and Insta360 at #53. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*