SimuDrone vs DJI Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimuDrone
Practice drone maneuvers and flight modes in a realistic simulation environment. Use your own DJI remote controller to build muscle memory and flying skills without the risk of damage or costly repairs.
- Crash-free learning environment
- Practice with DJI remote controller
- Realistic physics simulation
- Build muscle memory and flying skill
- Learn complex maneuvers and flight modes
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*This version is not compatible with DJI Mini 4K remote controller. -Crash-Free Confidence: Learn complex maneuvers and flight modes without ever worrying about damage or expensive repairs. -Practice Prepares Perfect: Use your own DJI remote controller to build muscle memory and true flying skill before leaving the ground. -Realistic Physics, Pure Fun: Enjoy authentic, lifelike drone simulation designed to keep your practice hours engaging and effective.
DJI Simulator
Master drone flying skills in a realistic virtual environment. Practice various flight maneuvers and challenges across diverse simulated locations without the risk of real-world accidents. Progress through structured training courses to build confidence for aerial photography.
- Realistic virtual flight environment
- Safe training ground without risk
- Multiple scenario simulations
- Progressive training courses
- Authentic control experience with DJI controllers
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DJI Flight Simulator is a safe and efficient drone flight training app that allows you to master flying skills in a realistic virtual environment, helping you start your aerial photography journey with confidence. (Currently supports series including DJI Mini 5 Pro, DJI Air 3s, DJI Lito, DJI Lito X1 and is compatible with remote controller RC-N2/3, Virtual joystick is not yet supported.) What does it offer? Safe Training Ground: Fly freely in virtual scenarios—practice without the risk of flyaways or collisions. Multiple Scenario Simulations: Diverse environments including cities, mountains, islands, and famous landmarks to tackle various flight challenges. Progressive Training Courses: Step-by-step skill development from basic controls to advanced camera movements. Authentic Control Experience: Compatible with DJI remote controllers for true-to-life handling and response.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SimuDrone at 4.0 against DJI Simulator's 2.4. SimuDrone also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 24%) and ratings volume (247 vs 43). DJI Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. SimuDrone sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. DJI Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.
SimuDrone holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimuDrone has 247 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of SimuDrone's written reviews are positive against 24% of DJI Simulator's.
SimuDrone ships an update every 3 months, DJI Simulator every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | SimuDrone | DJI Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (247 ratings) — better | 2.4 (43 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews — better | 24.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 247 — better | 43 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 301 MB | 326 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Mustafa Akkuzu | DJI |
Customer experience
SimuDrone
DJI Simulator
Bugs and requests
SimuDrone
Reported bugs
9 issues- Controller won't connect to app (multiple controller models affected)
- App crashes and lockups, especially in city map
- Flight orientation changes randomly mid-flight
- Purchased maps/coins disappear after updates
- Drone selection option disappears after initial setup
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- Internet connection check fails despite valid connection
- RC controller connection takes very long time
- Purchased unlimited coins don't unlock all features
- Incompatible with DJI RC-N1, RC-N1C, RC-N3, Mini 4K, DJI FPV Motion Controller 3, and DJI C5 controllers
Requested features
13 requests- More maps and environments (forest, outdoor scenes)
- Controller sensitivity adjustment settings
- Better graphics quality
- One-time purchase option instead of coin system
- Ad-supported free play option
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- Telemetry data display
- Moving objects to track (cars, etc.)
- Ability to change drone type after initial selection
- Flight mode synchronization with controller
- Skip initial takeoff sequence
- Custom music playback from phone library
- Better instructions for earning stars
- Support for more DJI controller models
DJI Simulator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SimuDrone
- Buy 30 Coins$0.99
- Unlock Factory 2$0.99
- Unlock Settlement$0.99
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- Unlock Parking$0.99
- Unlock Industry$0.99
- Unlock Island$0.99
- Get 70 Coins$1.99
- 50 monedas$1.99
- Unlock 3 Maps$1.99
- 150 Coins$2.49
- 500 Coins$2.99
- Unlimited Coins$3.49
- Combo Pack$3.99
DJI Simulator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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