Comparison

DJI Assistant vs Dronelink Flight

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

Head to head
About

DJI Assistant

This software allows real-time parameter adjustments and data display for DJI flight controllers and gimbals. It supports various DJI systems, offering comprehensive settings for aircraft, motors, and gimbal control.

Highlights
  • Real-time parameter adjustments
  • Real-time flight data display
  • Aircraft, mounting, and RC settings
  • Gimbal motor and SmoothTrack settings
  • Multi-language support
  • Restore default settings
Features
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DJI Assistant Software Main Features: Real-time Parameter Adjustments Support for Bluetooth 4.0 Support for DJI A2 Flight Controller Systems(with master controller firmware version updated to V2.2 or above, and LED firmware version updated to V1.1 or above ) Support for Ronin and Ronin-M DJI A2 Flight Controller Features: - Real-time Parameter Adjustments - Real-time Flight Data Display - Basic Settings: Aircraft, Mounting, RC, Gain, IMU & Compass - Advanced Settings: Motors, F/S, IOC, Gimbal, Voltage, Flight Limits and Landing Gear - Restore Default Settings - Multi-language Support DJI Ronin Features: - Gimbal Settings: Motor, SmoothTrack - Remote Control Settings: Deadband, Maximum Speed, Smoothing, Endpoint and Channels - Live Data Feed - Restore Default Settings

About

Dronelink Flight

Automate drone flights for mapping, inspections, and more with advanced mission planning and execution tools. Supports leading drone brands and offers manual flight control in the free version, with automated features available via paid plans.

Highlights
  • Automated mission planning
  • Waypoint and orbit flights
  • Vertical mapping and inspections
  • 3D mission preview
  • Real-time flight adjustments
  • Cross-device mission sync
Features
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Drone Flight Control - Fully Automated Missions, Semi-Automated Workflows and Manual Flight Tools Fly missions for maps, waypoints, orbits, panos, vertical mapping, or inspections. Use flight modes such as orbit, follow, or focus. Link missions together, automate everything, and preview in 3D. Supports leading drones from DJI and Autel, including Mini, Air, Mavic series drones. Mini 3 / Mini 3 Pro are not supported on iOS. The free app supports manual flight only. A paid plan is required for automated flight control. Select from different plan levels for Professionals, or Hobbyists. Use on web, mobile devices, and Remote Controllers. Trusted by pilots globally for automating flight and data capture for any use case and industry. Choose between multiple workflows: (1) Plan missions on any device and configure every detail. (2) Generate missions on-the-fly in the field, using the position of the drone. (3) Use flight modes and make real-time adjustments. Explore the flight path in 3D before flying, get mission estimates, and preview the mission by flying a virtual drone. Missions are synchronized across devices and ready to fly, open a mission to start it, pause and resume at any time. Customize the flight dashboard to show the details you need during flight. Use the management dashboard to organize missions, enable integrations, and track flights for one or multiple pilots. List of supported drones: https://www.dronelink.com/supported-drones Terms of Use (UELA) https://www.dronelink.com/customer-terms

Screenshots

DJI Assistant4 screens
Dronelink Flight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dronelink Flight at 60% against DJI Assistant's 8%. Dronelink Flight also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.4). DJI Assistant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Dronelink Flight sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. DJI Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dronelink Flight holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 577 and 559 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of DJI Assistant's written reviews are positive against 60% of Dronelink Flight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DJI Assistant ships an update every 3 months, Dronelink Flight every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DJI Assistant versus Dronelink Flight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJI AssistantDronelink Flight
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (577 ratings)4.7 (559 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.4% of reviews59.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings577 — better559
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB278 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDJIDronelink

Customer experience

DJI Assistant

All ratings577 ratings
Positive7.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative89.9%
Written reviews394 reviews
Positive8.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative86.8%

Dronelink Flight

All ratings559 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive59.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative37.2%

User reviews

DJI Assistant

From 577 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Functional app
  • 👍 Straightforward and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes constantly
  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable
  • 🐛 Incompatible with newer devices
  • 🐛 Outdated and not updated
  • 🐛 Difficult to connect and calibrate

Dronelink Flight

From 559 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great tool
  • 🚀 Extensive functionality
  • 🚀 Impressive software
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Awesome app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Can't connect
  • 🐛 Functional but too many limits for the cost
  • 🐛 Overpriced
  • 🐛 DOESNT WORK
  • 🐛 Constant crashing

Bugs and requests

DJI Assistant

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on login
  • Menu bar disappears during use
  • Unable to connect to devices
  • Calibration and settings not saving

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update app to support latest iOS versions
  • Improve user interface and navigation
  • Add more device compatibility
  • Enhance stability and reliability

Dronelink Flight

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Constant crashing
  • Made my DJI Mavic Mini crash
  • Not working
  • Unreliable and not safe or trustworthy
  • Unable to set up an account
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  • Barely works with the Mavic Mini. Flakey at best

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add Ruko F11gim compatibility
  • Will your app support the DJI Avata 2?
  • Why not supporter mini 3 pro and mini 4 pro

In-app purchases

None

DJI Assistant

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Dronelink Flight

Subscriptions2
  • Starter$34.991 Month
  • Growth$69.991 Month
One-time6
  • Premium (Basic Upgrade)$29.99
  • Basic$29.99
  • Premium$59.99
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  • Elite (Premium Upgrade)$59.99
  • Elite (Basic Upgrade)$89.99
  • Elite$119.99

Questions

Is DJI Assistant free?
DJI Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dronelink Flight free?
Dronelink Flight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DJI Assistant or Dronelink Flight?
Dronelink Flight is rated higher. DJI Assistant averages 1.4 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while Dronelink Flight averages 4.7 from 559 ratings.
Do DJI Assistant or Dronelink Flight have ads?
Neither DJI Assistant nor Dronelink Flight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DJI Assistant or Dronelink Flight?
DJI Assistant ships an update every 3 months, and Dronelink Flight every 6 weeks. Most recently, DJI Assistant was updated on September 20, 2026 and Dronelink Flight on September 25, 2026.

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