Rainbow for DJI Drones vs Controller Fly for DJI Drones
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rainbow for DJI Drones
Enhance your DJI drone photography and videography with advanced flight planning and control. This app offers customizable waypoint missions, time-lapse, and various shooting modes for professional results. It supports a wide range of DJI drone models.
- Customizable waypoint missions (up to 99)
- Time-lapse photography
- Orthophoto and navigation belt shooting
- Oblique and 3D modeling photography
- Track mode for object tracking
- Advanced camera and aircraft settings
- Course Lock / Home Lock
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Support Air3/Mavic3 series/Mini 4 Pro new models with Kmz route files. New support Mini 2 / Air 2s / Mini SE drones. Compatible with DJI Mavic Mini/Mavic 2 Zoom/Pro, Mavic Air/Pro, Phantom 4 Normal/Advanced/Pro/ProV2, Phantom 3 Standard/4K/Advanced/Professional, Inspire 1 X3/Z3/Pro/RAW, Inspire 2, Spark We will continue to update Rainbow, so we would like to hear from you. Any suggestions are welcome, please contact us via email: rainbow.feedback@hotmail.com Main features: * New support for Mavic Mini. * Incredible stability, much better than DJI Go. Smooth operation without delays. * Advanced waypoint support, you can customize your auto flight. The number of waypoints is up to 99 waypoints. * Support time-lapse photography. * Waypoint support, you can customize your own automatic flight, support mission continuation, save, restore, specify flight starting navigation point, support navigation point actions (shooting, steering, gimbal adjustment, stay, video recording). * Supports orthophoto shooting, missions can be saved, resumed, and multiple shooting modes include timing, isometric, and hovering. * Supports navigation belt shooting, suitable for orthophotos of rivers, highways and other belt conditions * Supports oblique photography, cross-tilt and other modeling shooting * Supports stereoscopic surround 3D shooting of single buildings * Support Kml import. * Supports panoramic shooting * Support for FPV mode. * Save and load local waypoint mission. * Support camera pointing in waypoint mode. * Track mode supported. Track the object and orbit around it or have the aircraft autonomously follow the subject just like if you use DJI GO. * Advanced camera and aircraft settings. Control everything about your drone. *More flight modes and features are coming. * Support Course Lock / Home Lock. Support worker: * Waypoint management: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajT9T6J2jWk * Fly a mission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L_jYuGR-bc Rainbow has an annual subscription plan, you can use it 3 times for free, after that you can subscribe to Rainbow for future use. * Only free user can test the connection, fly three times. * VIP member can unlock all features with an annual subscription. Your subscription (VIP member) will automatically renew each year at the current subscription rate and this amount will be charged to your account within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription year. To manage your subscription or prevent it from auto-renewing, go to Account Settings and turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before your renewal date. No refunds will be issued after the annual subscription fee has been charged. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited once you purchase a subscription. For more information, please see the terms of use: http://www.emojikeyboard.cn/dji/rainbowuser.html and the privacy policy: https://storage.googleapis.com/rainbow-drone/app/privacy. html Note: Continued use of GPS in the background can drastically reduce battery life.
Controller Fly for DJI Drones
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Unlock the skies with Drone Flight Controller and take your drone experience to new heights! This all-in-one DJI-compatible drone flight controller app delivers precise flight planning, real-time FPV camera streaming, and advanced gimbal control for a smooth, professional flying experience. Compatibility - Built on the latest DJI Mobile SDK v4.16.2, Drone Flight Controller works with a wide range of DJI drones as well as other supported consumer and professional quadcopters. - Supports over 30 compatible models, from compact mini drones to professional camera platforms and industrial inspection aircraft. - Categories include: - Compact DJI mini drones - Versatile DJI foldable quadcopters - Professional DJI aerial camera drones - Industrial survey and mapping drones - For a detailed compatibility list, open the in-app support section. Why Choose Drone Flight Controller - Intuitive Interface: Clean, user-friendly controls designed for both beginners and experienced DJI drone pilots. Real-time telemetry shows altitude, speed, GPS signal, and battery level. - Advanced Flight Controls: Execute complex maneuvers with precision on supported DJI flight controllers. Adjust altitude, yaw, pitch, and speed in real time. - Real-Time FPV Video: Enjoy low-latency HD FPV camera streaming from compatible DJI drones directly to your phone or tablet. - Smart Flight Modes: Subject tracking, orbit flight, point of interest (POI), waypoint missions, and automated panorama capture—ideal for DJI aerial photography and videography. - Comprehensive Flight Data: Automatically records detailed flight logs including GPS routes, altitude, speed, and gimbal angles for DJI flight analysis. - Easy Media Management: Quickly browse, edit, and share photos and videos captured from your DJI drone camera. - Gimbal and Camera Control: Fine-tune ISO, shutter speed, focus, and gimbal movement for cinematic footage on supported DJI gimbals. - Safety First: Return-to-home (RTH), flight-zone alerts, and safety assistance help ensure safe and reliable DJI drone flights. Keywords for Better Search Visibility - DJI drone controller - DJI flight controller - DJI FPV - DJI camera control - DJI gimbal control - DJI waypoint mission - drone controller app - FPV drone camera - quadcopter control - aerial photography - drone flight planner - autonomous drone navigation Disclaimer - Drone Flight Controller is an independent application developed for enhanced drone flight control and FPV camera management. - DJI is a trademark of SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official product of DJI. Legal & Support - Terms of Use: https://pnkl26.web.app/terms-of-service - Privacy Policy: https://pnkl26.web.app/privacy-policy - Email Support: pnkhanhlinh0206@gmail.com - Licensed Application End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Take your DJI drone experience to new heights. Download Drone Flight Controller now and explore endless possibilities for aerial photography, FPV flying, inspections, and creative filmmaking!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Controller Fly for DJI Drones at every 3 weeks against Rainbow for DJI Drones's every 5 weeks. Rainbow for DJI Drones's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Rainbow for DJI Drones sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year and Controller Fly for DJI Drones sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Rainbow for DJI Drones ships an update every 5 weeks, Controller Fly for DJI Drones every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Rainbow for DJI Drones | Controller Fly for DJI Drones |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 164 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zhuhai Huiteng Software Technology Co., Ltd. | Linh Phan Nhat Khanh |
In-app purchases
Rainbow for DJI Drones
- VIP Members yearly$39.991 Year
Controller Fly for DJI Drones
- Pro Features Unlock$19.991 Month
- Pro Features Unlock$39.991 Year
- Pro Features Unlock$79.99
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