# XLR8 vs DJI Virtual Flight

The clearest difference is price: DJI Virtual Flight at Free against XLR8's $4.99. DJI Virtual Flight also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). XLR8's advantage is chart position (#128 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

DJI Virtual Flight is free to download; XLR8 costs $4.99 up front. XLR8 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. DJI Virtual Flight asks for nothing beyond the download.

DJI Virtual Flight holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJI Virtual Flight has 1.8K ratings behind it against 168, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of XLR8's written reviews are positive against 34% of DJI Virtual Flight's.

XLR8 ships an update every 7 months, DJI Virtual Flight every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XLR8 | DJI Virtual Flight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.0 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlr8/id506486124/reviews) | **[3.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-virtual-flight/id1541992396/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 168 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.6% of reviews | **33.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#128** | — |
| Size | 78 MB | 3.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [2XL Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/310951785) | [DJI](https://appshunter.io/developer/599957686) |

## What reviewers say

### XLR8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlr8/id506486124)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Transform your car's audio experience by making it sound like an exotic supercar. This app uses your device's accelerometers to simulate realistic engine sounds based on your driving actions. Choose from a variety of authentic engine sounds and customize their performance for an immersive driving simulation.

**Highlights:** Realistic engine sound simulation, Accelerometer-based input, Five authentic engine sound options, Engine performance tuning, Automatic and manual driving modes, Bluetooth and cabled audio support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stock Car | $0.99 | one-time |
| American Sports Car | $1.99 | one-time |
| Italian Supercar | $2.99 | one-time |
| Italian Sports Car | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Engines | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Transforms car sounds
- 🤖 Tricks friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work properly
- 💰 Requires in-app purchases
- 🔌 Drains battery
- 🤖 Inaccurate sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work on iOS 11/12
- Inconsistent performance
- Fails to download purchased content
- Doesn't detect vehicle motion

**Requested features**

- Background mode
- Accelerometer integration
- More car sounds
- Restore purchases option


### DJI Virtual Flight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-virtual-flight/id1541992396)

Practice FPV drone flying techniques from home with this simulator. Learn freestyle tricks and navigate realistic environments using your goggles and controller. Designed for aspiring FPV pilots to hone their skills safely and conveniently.

**Highlights:** FPV flying practice, Realistic flight controls, FPV freestyle trick learning, Designed flight tutorials, Multiple lifelike locations, Goggle immersion

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great flight simulator
- 🚀 Excellent for practicing manual mode
- 💡 Helpful for learning FPV before flying real drone
- 🚀 Useful for building muscle memory

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer DJI hardware (Goggles 2, Motion Controller 2)
- 🐛 Glitchy and unstable performance, especially after iOS updates
- 🐛 Laggy and pixelated video feed in goggles
- 🐛 Inability to change control stick modes
- 🐛 Unrealistic flight dynamics compared to real drone

**Reported bugs**

- Progression system issues (unable to unlock new levels)
- Controller input not registering properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with latest iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add more drone models and maps
- Implement customizable control settings
- Add PID tuning and track building features
- Support for using controller without goggles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XLR8 free?

XLR8 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is DJI Virtual Flight free?

DJI Virtual Flight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, XLR8 or DJI Virtual Flight?

DJI Virtual Flight is rated higher. XLR8 averages 2.0 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while DJI Virtual Flight averages 3.9 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do XLR8 or DJI Virtual Flight have ads?

Neither XLR8 nor DJI Virtual Flight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XLR8 or DJI Virtual Flight?

XLR8 ships an update every 7 months, and DJI Virtual Flight every 2 months. Most recently, XLR8 was updated on October 21, 2026 and DJI Virtual Flight on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*