# DJI VISION vs Drone Buddy

The clearest difference is rating: Drone Buddy at 4.7 against DJI VISION's 1.7. Drone Buddy also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 27%) and ratings volume (8.4K vs 277). DJI VISION's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 15). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drone Buddy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. DJI VISION asks for nothing beyond the download.

Drone Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drone Buddy has 8.4K ratings behind it against 277, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of DJI VISION's written reviews are positive against 55% of Drone Buddy's.

DJI VISION ships an update every 5 weeks, Drone Buddy every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DJI VISION | Drone Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-vision/id669439159/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-buddy-fly-drone-safely/id992303145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 277 | **8.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.8% of reviews | **54.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DJI](https://appshunter.io/developer/599957686) | [Kirway LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450953426) |

## What reviewers say

### DJI VISION

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-vision/id669439159)

Control a flying camera platform remotely with your mobile device. Capture stunning aerial photos and videos with real-time preview and camera tilt control. Offers an exceptional flight experience with stable flight and long-range connectivity.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, First-person view (FPV) flying, Real-time flight parameters, 14MP still photos, 1080p video, Camera tilt control, Location locked on radar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Stable and reliable
- 📷 Good camera quality
- 🎥 Smooth video capture
- 🔋 Decent battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔒 Account registration issues
- ⚠️ Lack of live video feed
- 🔧 Difficult to troubleshoot connectivity problems
- 💸 Expensive for older drone models

**Reported bugs**

- Live video feed not working
- App unable to connect to drone
- Phantom 2 Vision becoming unusable after updates

**Requested features**

- Update app to support newer iOS versions
- Add iPad compatibility
- Improve user interface and responsiveness
- Provide better customer support and firmware updates


### Drone Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-buddy-fly-drone-safely/id992303145)

This app provides drone pilots with essential flight data, including weather radar, wind maps, and no-fly zone information. It helps users plan safe flights, discover new flying locations, and stay updated on drone news. An optional subscription offers advanced features.

**Highlights:** Weather radar and wind maps, No-fly zone data, Best flying window forecasts, Crowd-sourced flying spot discovery, Drone news updates, Drone flying hub for jobs and business

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlock Drone Buddy Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Drone Buddy Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Drone Buddy Pro 3 months | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlock Drone Buddy Pro | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Drone Buddy Pro Access Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock Drone Buddy Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Unlock Drone Buddy Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock Drone Buddy Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlock Pro Access Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique and outstanding design
- 👍 Correct and reliable data
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Helpful for drone flying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Missing vital data and information
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🌍 Not accurate for non-US regions

**Reported bugs**

- Map crashes after populating airports
- Profile settings not saving
- Inconsistent wind speed data

**Requested features**

- Color-coded wind speed indicators
- Ability to report and verify no-fly zones
- Integration with air traffic control
- Metric units support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DJI VISION free?

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

### Is Drone Buddy free?

Drone Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DJI VISION or Drone Buddy?

Drone Buddy is rated higher. DJI VISION averages 1.7 out of 5 from 277 ratings, while Drone Buddy averages 4.7 from 8.4K ratings.

### Do DJI VISION or Drone Buddy have ads?

Neither DJI VISION nor Drone Buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DJI VISION or Drone Buddy?

DJI VISION ships an update every 5 weeks, and Drone Buddy every 10 days. Most recently, DJI VISION was updated on October 29, 2026 and Drone Buddy on October 29, 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.*