Comparison

AutoPylot For Drones vs Go Fly Drone Remote Controller

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

Head to head
About

AutoPylot For Drones

This app provides FAA-approved services for drone pilots, including B4UFLY status, LAANC airspace authorizations, and operational awareness. It simplifies flight planning with airspace visualization, weather tools, and customizable safety checklists.

Highlights
  • FAA-approved B4UFLY and LAANC services
  • Instant flight readiness indicator
  • Simplified airspace visualization
  • Near real-time LAANC authorizations
  • Operational awareness of airspace restrictions
  • Customizable safety checklists
  • All-in-one mission management
Features
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AutoPylot: The #1 Rated FAA-Approved Provider of B4UFLY and LAANC AutoPylot is the highest-rated FAA-approved provider of B4UFLY and LAANC services and is trusted by over 100K drone pilots for its seamless user experience and powerful features. Whether you’re a recreational flyer or a professional operator, AutoPylot makes flying drones safer, easier, and stress-free. Why AutoPylot? FAA-Approved (B4UFLY & LAANC) & Trusted: AutoPylot is the easiest-to-use FAA-approved app, offering unparalleled reliability and a user-friendly interface. Top-Rated by Pilots: Join the over 100K+ satisfied pilots and enthusiasts who have made AutoPylot the highest-rated drone app on the market. Key Features - Instant Flight Readiness (B4UFLY Status Indicator): Instantly know if you are good to fly, need approval (LAANC), or cannot fly in your planned flight area. - Simplified Airspace Visualization: Take the guesswork out of airspace with clear, easy-to-read maps and advisories to remove uncertainty from your flight planning. - Near Real-Time Authorizations (LAANC Approvals): AutoPylot is an FAA-approved LAANC provider that helps pilots get fast, near-real-time authorizations for flights in controlled airspace. - Operational Awareness: B4UFLY, stay informed with detailed data on local drone rules, Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), National Parks, wilderness areas, and wildlife refuges. - Customizable Safety Checklists: Build pre-, during-, and post-flight checklists and add them to any missions to improve safety. Make tasks time-sensitive to receive reminders via push notifications. - All-in-One Mission Management: Log, monitor, and edit mission details, access advisories, track weather, create notes, share flights, and more—all in one place. - Mission-Specific Weather Tools: Plan with precise mission-specific weather insights, including hourly updates, 10-day forecasts, and wind/precipitation maps. Sign up for a free trial of AutoPylot+, our advanced pre-flight planning weather features! Fly Smarter, Fly Safer AutoPylot takes the guesswork out of drone flying, helping you confidently focus on your mission. Download the highest-rated FAA-approved app and experience the easiest way to manage your drone operations. Download AutoPylot today and take flight like never before! https://www.autopylot.io AutoPylot: Ready, Set, Fly! Terms: https://www.autopylot.io/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.autopylot.io/privacy/

About

Go Fly Drone Remote Controller

Control your drone with advanced WiFi technology for seamless navigation and real-time feedback. Capture stunning aerial footage and explore the skies with intuitive controls and enhanced connectivity for precision flying.

Highlights
  • Advanced WiFi drone control
  • Intuitive smartphone navigation
  • Real-time feedback
  • Customizable flight controls
  • Drone status monitoring
  • Precision flying enhancements
Features
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Go Fly Drone Remote Controller is your ultimate companion for seamless drone control. Using advanced WiFi technology, our app allows you to easily navigate and operate your drone from the convenience of your smartphone. With intuitive controls and real-time feedback, you'll have full command of your aerial adventures. Whether you're capturing stunning aerial footage or simply exploring the skies, Go Fly Drone Remote Controller ensures a smooth and responsive flying experience. Customize your controls, monitor your drone's status, and enjoy enhanced connectivity for precision flying. This app offers 2 auto-renewing subscription options: • $3.99 per week • 3 Day trial, then $39.99 per year These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable For more information, please review our Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/privacy-policy/e7fc25ef-d277-4f91-8bac-13698b724f98/privacy and Terms of Service: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/terms-of-service/f32b6258-7bfd-4769-9712-0f71b136173a/terms We appreciate your download and support. If you have any suggestions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/contact-support/dc2997b4-c025-40cf-8e62-86420efc2b51/other Happy flying!

Screenshots

AutoPylot For Drones4 screens
Go Fly Drone Remote Controller3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AutoPylot For Drones at 4.9 against Go Fly Drone Remote Controller's 4.1. AutoPylot For Drones also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (5K vs 16). Go Fly Drone Remote Controller's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AutoPylot For Drones sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Go Fly Drone Remote Controller sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AutoPylot For Drones holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AutoPylot For Drones has 5K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AutoPylot For Drones ships an update monthly, Go Fly Drone Remote Controller weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AutoPylot For Drones versus Go Fly Drone Remote Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoPylot For DronesGo Fly Drone Remote Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5K ratings) — better4.1 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings5K — better16
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutoPylot, INCMinh Tran Van

Customer experience

AutoPylot For Drones

All ratings5,025 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative20.3%

Go Fly Drone Remote Controller

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

AutoPylot For Drones

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Miscategorizing flights as requiring ATC approval
  • Lack of controlled airspace information in certain regions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to edit missions
  • Support for polygonal LAANC requests
  • Integration with FAA TFR website
  • Access to weather data before LAANC submission
  • Support for Part 107 and recreational missions

Go Fly Drone Remote Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AutoPylot For Drones

Subscriptions4
  • AutoPylot+ (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • AutoPylot+ (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • AutoPylot+ (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • AutoPylot+ (Annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Go Fly Drone Remote Controller

Subscriptions2
  • Go Fly Drone Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Go Fly Drone Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is AutoPylot For Drones free?
AutoPylot For Drones is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Go Fly Drone Remote Controller free?
Go Fly Drone Remote Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AutoPylot For Drones or Go Fly Drone Remote Controller?
AutoPylot For Drones is rated higher. AutoPylot For Drones averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Go Fly Drone Remote Controller averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.
Do AutoPylot For Drones or Go Fly Drone Remote Controller have ads?
Neither AutoPylot For Drones nor Go Fly Drone Remote Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AutoPylot For Drones or Go Fly Drone Remote Controller?
AutoPylot For Drones ships an update monthly, and Go Fly Drone Remote Controller weekly. Most recently, AutoPylot For Drones was updated on September 20, 2026 and Go Fly Drone Remote Controller on August 31, 2026.

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