# DJI DDS vs Dronelink Flight

The clearest difference is rating: Dronelink Flight at 4.7 against DJI DDS's 1.0. Dronelink Flight also leads on ratings volume (559 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). DJI DDS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dronelink Flight sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. DJI DDS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dronelink Flight holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dronelink Flight has 559 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DJI DDS ships an update every 3 weeks, Dronelink Flight every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DJI DDS | Dronelink Flight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-dds/id935223352/reviews) | **[4.7 (559 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dronelink-flight/id1451684056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **559** |
| Positive reviews | — | 59.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 278 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DJI](https://appshunter.io/developer/599957686) | [Dronelink](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451684100) |

## What reviewers say

### DJI DDS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-dds/id935223352)

This app allows business partners to place orders directly from the manufacturer, utilize a mobile point-of-sale system, and access the latest news and product information. Users can also share aerial media and present products interactively.

**Highlights:** Direct order placement, Mobile point-of-sale platform, Latest DJI news and updates, Share aerial photos and videos, Interactive product presentation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dronelink Flight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dronelink-flight/id1451684056)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter | $34.99 | per month |
| Growth | $69.99 | per month |
| Premium (Basic Upgrade) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Basic | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $59.99 | one-time |
| Elite (Premium Upgrade) | $59.99 | one-time |
| Elite (Basic Upgrade) | $89.99 | one-time |
| Elite | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Constant crashing
- Made my DJI Mavic Mini crash
- Not working
- Unreliable and not safe or trustworthy
- Unable to set up an account

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DJI DDS free?

DJI DDS 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 DDS or Dronelink Flight?

Dronelink Flight is rated higher. DJI DDS averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dronelink Flight averages 4.7 from 559 ratings.

### Do DJI DDS or Dronelink Flight have ads?

Neither DJI DDS nor Dronelink Flight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DJI DDS or Dronelink Flight?

DJI DDS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dronelink Flight every 6 weeks. Most recently, DJI DDS was updated on September 22, 2026 and Dronelink Flight on September 21, 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.*