Comparison

DJI Fly vs ZLL RC

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Intuitive flight interface
  • Quick wireless content transfer
  • Discover flight spots and projects
  • Drone piloting tutorials
  • Aerial photography tools
Features
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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

About

ZLL RC

This application provides GPS navigation and control for intelligent drones. It offers features like gyroscope and compass calibration, multi-window views, and photo/video capture. Users can perform GPS-guided flights and surround flights for a stable and convenient aerial experience.

Highlights
  • GPS navigation for drones
  • Gyroscope and compass calibration
  • Multi-window display
  • Photo and video capture
  • GPS flight modes
  • Surround flight functionality
Features
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ZLL RC 是具备GPS导航的无人飞行器配套APP;致力于为用户带来便捷的、稳定的智能飞行器使用体验。通过该APP可以控制无人飞行器。您可以进行飞行器陀螺仪校准、罗盘校准;多视窗功能;图传拍照;录像图传等操作;GPS飞行,环绕飞行等。

Screenshots

DJI Fly4 screens
ZLL RC1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ZLL RC at 4.5 against DJI Fly's 3.7. ZLL RC also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). DJI Fly's advantage is ratings volume (4.9K vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

ZLL RC holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJI Fly has 4.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DJI Fly ships an update monthly, ZLL RC every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
DJI Fly versus ZLL RC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJI FlyZLL RC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (4.9K ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.9K — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
Best chart rank#100 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB417 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDJI元明 苏

Customer experience

DJI Fly

All ratings4,886 ratings
Positive63.8%
Neutral9.0%
Negative27.2%
Written reviews859 reviews
Positive37.6%
Neutral13.2%
Negative49.2%

ZLL RC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

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

ZLL RC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DJI Fly

No in-app purchases

None

ZLL RC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DJI Fly free?
DJI Fly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZLL RC free?
ZLL RC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DJI Fly or ZLL RC?
ZLL RC is rated higher. DJI Fly averages 3.7 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while ZLL RC averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do DJI Fly or ZLL RC have ads?
Neither DJI Fly nor ZLL RC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DJI Fly or ZLL RC?
DJI Fly ships an update monthly, and ZLL RC every 4 months. Most recently, DJI Fly was updated on November 9, 2026 and ZLL RC on November 3, 2026.

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