Comparison

DJI Assistant vs PIX4Dcatch

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

PIX4Dcatch

Transform your mobile device into a powerful 3D scanner. Capture images and LiDAR data to create accurate 3D models for professional use. Visualize, measure, and share your creations in AR.

Highlights
  • 3D model creation from images and LiDAR
  • RTK device compatibility for centimeter accuracy
  • Live feedback during capture
  • Augmented reality (AR) model visualization
  • Cloud processing and desktop export options
  • Measurement and geolocation capabilities
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Digitize Reality: Transform your mobile device into a powerful 3D scanner. Simply point and record to create professional-grade 3D models. Pair with a compatible RTK device for centimeter-level accuracy, precise measurements, and geolocated 3D reconstructions. Visualize the captured model in the app, upload and export, and view it in AR. New ArcGIS Workflow: PIX4Dcatch now streams ArcGIS data in realtime in AR to provide in-field operators full contextual information about the entire site including 3D reconstructions and attributes. Our capture feature generates complete and defensible georeferenced 3D reconstructions which can be communicated seamlessly back to ArcGIS. New Guide-To Feature: PIX4Dcatch has a guide-to feature directing users to specified geolocated assets for staking, boosting onsite efficiency and accuracy. Just select the point or reconstruction you would like to find and follow the arrows in AR. WORKFLOW 1 – Scan & Capture Walk around your site. The app automatically gathers data and provides live feedback using iOS LiDAR, ensuring you capture every detail. For enhanced accuracy, use an RTK device compatible with PIX4Dcatch, PIX4D Autotags with a fully automated workflow, or combine both. 2 – Process, Analyze & Share Process your data by uploading to PIX4Dcloud for online analysis and sharing, or export to PIX4Dmatic for desktop processing. Both platforms offer a 14-day free trial. Projects can also be exported to third-party photogrammetry software. Measure spaces, document results, and enjoy all the benefits of a detailed 2D/3D model of your surroundings. 3 – View in AR Experience an immersive augmented-reality view. Display 3D models and points directly in your phone camera in AR. ____________________ USE CASES • Digitize construction sites • Measure stockpiles and other objects • Document underground utilities • Digitize indoor and outdoor spaces with Autotags • Visualize and verify 3D models in AR in real time • Perform single-point measurements with RTK accuracy ____________________ COMPATIBILITY • Optimized for LiDAR-equipped devices (Pro series phones) • All ARKit-enabled devices • RTK devices: Emlid Reach RX and RX2, TopCon HiPer CR, Bad Elf Flex Mini, Bad Elf Flex, Trimble DA2, Leica Zeno FLX100 ____________________ TERMS OF USE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DJI Assistant4 screens
PIX4Dcatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PIX4Dcatch at 4.7 against DJI Assistant's 1.4. PIX4Dcatch also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (33% vs 8%). DJI Assistant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. PIX4Dcatch sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $159.00 per month. DJI Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PIX4Dcatch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 581 and 264 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of DJI Assistant's written reviews are positive against 33% of PIX4Dcatch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DJI Assistant ships an update every 3 months, PIX4Dcatch every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DJI Assistant versus PIX4Dcatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJI AssistantPIX4Dcatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (581 ratings)4.7 (264 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.4% of reviews32.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings581 — better264
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB239 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDJIPix4D

Customer experience

DJI Assistant

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

PIX4Dcatch

All ratings264 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive32.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative60.0%

User reviews

DJI Assistant

From 581 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

PIX4Dcatch

From 264 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great idea for photogrammetry
  • 🚀 Works well for professional use
  • 👍 Consistently gets survey grade results
  • 👍 Useful as an additional survey tool
  • 👍 Amazing, game changer

Room to improve

  • 💰 Very expensive subscription
  • 💰 High monthly subscription cost
  • 💰 Way too expensive for small objects
  • 💰 Unclear cost structure
  • 💰 Credits add up unexpectedly

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

PIX4Dcatch

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes or shows SDK error with Emlid RX
  • Upload doesn't work for Dropbox or OneDrive
  • Mesh doesn't display like past versions
  • Cannot build an accurate model
  • App locks out
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  • Outputs contradict (geo tags vs GCP coordinates)
  • Cannot log into Pix account inside the app (keyboard issue)
  • Does not recognize license
  • Stopped uploading
  • Photos stored in app, impossible to get if not uploading
  • Create account impossible
  • Cannot register
  • Cannot get contact without registration
  • App unbrauchbar (unusable)
  • Trial cannot be cancelled
  • Scan took 4 days to process
  • Fatal results
  • Slow and annoying

Requested features

6 requests
  • Make it possible to work with any GNSS through NMEA Protocol
  • Export GCP's in GPS coordinates as well
  • Add instructions or tips
  • Allow export to local device instead of cloud
  • Allow export of images to PC for free
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  • Allow testing of 3D generation with a limit of pictures or generated 3Ds for free

In-app purchases

None

DJI Assistant

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PIX4Dcatch

Subscriptions1
  • PIX4Dcatch Professional14 Days trial$159.001 Month

Questions

Is DJI Assistant free?
DJI Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PIX4Dcatch free?
PIX4Dcatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DJI Assistant or PIX4Dcatch?
PIX4Dcatch is rated higher. DJI Assistant averages 1.4 out of 5 from 581 ratings, while PIX4Dcatch averages 4.7 from 264 ratings.
Do DJI Assistant or PIX4Dcatch have ads?
Neither DJI Assistant nor PIX4Dcatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DJI Assistant or PIX4Dcatch?
DJI Assistant ships an update every 3 months, and PIX4Dcatch every 2 weeks. Most recently, DJI Assistant was updated on October 20, 2026 and PIX4Dcatch on October 20, 2026.

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