Comparison

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile vs DJI Fly

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

Head to head
About

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile

Wirelessly transfer photos and videos from your camera to your smartphone. Control your camera remotely for unique shooting opportunities and add location data to your images. Save and apply camera settings for convenience.

Highlights
  • Transfer images and videos from camera
  • Automatic background transfer
  • Remote camera shooting with live view
  • Record location information to images
  • Save and apply camera settings
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Imaging Edge Mobile allows images/videos to be transferred to a smartphone/tablet, enables remote shooting, and provides location information to images captured by a camera. ■ Transfer images from a camera to a smartphone - You can transfer images/videos. - The selection and transfer of images after shooting are no longer needed as the automatic background transfer function allows images to be transferred to a smartphone as they are captured. *1 - High bit rate video files including 4K can be transferred. *2 - You can view and transfer images in your camera from your smartphone even when the camera is turned off. *2 - After transferring, you can immediately share your high quality images on social networks or through email. *1 See here for supported cameras. Files are imported in 2MP size when using this function. https://www.sony.net/dics/iem12/ *2 See here for supported cameras. Availability of video transfer and playback varies depending on smartphone in use. https://www.sony.net/dics/iem12/ ■ Remote shooting of a camera using a smartphone - You can capture photos/videos remotely while checking the live view of a camera on a smartphone. *3 This is convenient for capturing night views or water flowing scenes which need long-exposure, or macro shooting in which you need to avoid to directly touch the camera. *3 Models that support PlayMemories Camera Apps can use this feature by installing "Smart Remote Control" (in-camera app) on your camera in advance. http://www.sony.net/pmca/ ■ Record location information - With cameras that have a location information linkage function, the location information acquired by the smartphone can be added to the captured image in your camera. For supported models and detailed operation methods, see the support page below. https://www.sony.net/dics/iem12/ - Even with cameras that do not have a location information linkage function, it is possible to add location information acquired by your smartphone to the photos saved on your smartphone during remote shooting. ■Save and Apply Settings - You can save up to 20 camera settings in Imaging Edge Mobile. You can also apply a saved setting to a camera. *4 *4 See here for supported cameras. Save and Apply Settings are supported only for cameras with the same model name. https://www.sony.net/dics/iem12/ ■ Notes - Supported operating systems: iOS17.7-26.6 - This app is not guaranteed to work with all smartphones/tablets. - Features/Functions available for this app vary depending on the camera you are using. - For supported models and information on features/functions, see the support page below. https://sony.net/iem/

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

Screenshots

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile4 screens
DJI Fly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DJI Fly at 3.7 against Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile's 1.6. DJI Fly also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 16%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

DJI Fly holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.7K and 4.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile's written reviews are positive against 38% of DJI Fly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile ships an update every 3 months, DJI Fly monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile versus DJI Fly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSony | Imaging Edge MobileDJI Fly
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (6.7K ratings)3.7 (4.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.9% of reviews37.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.7K — better4.9K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Best chart rank#209#97 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.713.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB1.4 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSony CorporationDJI

Customer experience

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile

All ratings6,667 ratings
Positive13.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative82.5%
Written reviews776 reviews
Positive15.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative78.9%

DJI Fly

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

User reviews

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile

From 6.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick photo transfer
  • 💡 Useful remote control features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance
  • 🐛 Buggy app updates
  • 👎 Limited camera controls
  • 👎 Slow image transfer

DJI Fly

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Fails to connect to camera
  • Incompatible with latest iOS versions
  • Creates unnecessary photo albums

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for RAW file transfer
  • Improve camera control functionality
  • Provide better user guidance and instructions
  • Enhance stability and reliability

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

In-app purchases

None

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

DJI Fly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile free?
Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DJI Fly free?
DJI Fly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile or DJI Fly?
DJI Fly is rated higher. Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile averages 1.6 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while DJI Fly averages 3.7 from 4.9K ratings.
Do Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile or DJI Fly have ads?
Neither Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile nor DJI Fly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile or DJI Fly?
Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and DJI Fly monthly. Most recently, Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile was updated on November 5, 2026 and DJI Fly on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile or DJI Fly?
Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile currently peaks at #209 in the App Store charts, and DJI Fly at #97. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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