# DJI Assistant vs Drone Buddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Drone Buddy at 55% against DJI Assistant's 8%. Drone Buddy also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). DJI Assistant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drone Buddy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. DJI Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

Drone Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drone Buddy has 8.4K ratings behind it against 581, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of DJI Assistant's written reviews are positive against 55% of Drone Buddy's.

DJI Assistant ships an update every 3 months, Drone Buddy weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DJI Assistant | Drone Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (581 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-assistant/id699413553/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-buddy-fly-drone-safely/id992303145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 581 | **8.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 8.4% of reviews | **54.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 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 Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-assistant/id699413553)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Functional app
- 👍 Straightforward and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

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- 🐛 Outdated and not updated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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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 Assistant free?

DJI Assistant 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 Assistant or Drone Buddy?

Drone Buddy is rated higher. DJI Assistant averages 1.4 out of 5 from 581 ratings, while Drone Buddy averages 4.7 from 8.4K ratings.

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

Neither DJI Assistant nor Drone Buddy shows ads.

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

DJI Assistant ships an update every 3 months, and Drone Buddy weekly. Most recently, DJI Assistant was updated on November 5, 2026 and Drone Buddy on November 11, 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.*