Comparison

DJI GO vs DBPOWER/RC

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

Head to head
About

DJI GO

Control your DJI drones and gimbals with a live HD camera feed. Access dynamic maps, adjust camera settings, and manage your footage. Edit and share videos with smart tools and community features.

Highlights
  • Live HD camera view
  • Dynamic map view
  • Camera controls and settings
  • Video and photo library
  • Smart video editor
  • Social media sharing
  • YouTube live streaming
Features
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Connect your mobile or tablet with your DJI Equipment and start filming! Supported Equipment: - The Inspire, Phantom and Matrice series flying platforms - The Osmo handheld gimbal and camera Features: - Live HD camera view - Dynamic map view - Camera controls and settings - Library section to view, edit and share your videos and photos - ‘Director’ smart video editor with built-in templates - Sharing on social media and messaging apps - SkyPixel aerial photography community - YouTube live streaming - Real-time flight records - Video tutorials and documentation Learn more: www.dji.com

About

DBPOWER/RC

Control your four-axis aircraft remotely using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod. View real-time video from the aircraft's camera and capture photos and videos directly to your device.

Highlights
  • Remote aircraft control
  • Real-time video streaming
  • Photo capture
  • Video recording
  • WiFi connectivity
Features
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This is a APP for the four axis aircraft control via WiFi protocol This APP function: 1.Remote control the four axis aircraft by iPhone/iPad/iPod. 2.Display the real-time video which taken by the camera on the aircraft,video data transmitted via 2.4G WiFi protocol. 3.Take the photo and video record on iPhone/iPad/iPod.

Screenshots

DJI GO4 screens
DBPOWER/RC2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DBPOWER/RC at 3.2 against DJI GO's 2.3. DBPOWER/RC also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 10.0). DJI GO's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 13) and review sentiment (15% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DBPOWER/RC holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJI GO has 3.3K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of DJI GO's written reviews are positive against 0% of DBPOWER/RC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DJI GO versus DBPOWER/RC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJI GODBPOWER/RC
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3.3K ratings)3.2 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.3K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.05.1.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size530 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDJIShenzhen Huizhidi Technology co.,ltd.

Customer experience

DJI GO

All ratings3,325 ratings
Positive28.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews1,093 reviews
Positive14.7%
Neutral10.8%
Negative74.5%

DBPOWER/RC

All ratings13 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

DJI GO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when trying to record or edit videos
  • Fails to recognize Bluetooth connection with devices
  • Loses all recorded media after app reinstall or update
  • Incompatible with latest iOS versions on newer iPhones

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for 4K 60fps video
  • Allow use of iPhone's secondary camera lens
  • Improve active tracking and stabilization algorithms
  • Integrate with more third-party apps and software

DBPOWER/RC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DJI GO

No in-app purchases

None

DBPOWER/RC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DJI GO free?
DJI GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DBPOWER/RC free?
DBPOWER/RC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DJI GO or DBPOWER/RC?
DBPOWER/RC is rated higher. DJI GO averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while DBPOWER/RC averages 3.2 from 13 ratings.
Do DJI GO or DBPOWER/RC have ads?
Neither DJI GO nor DBPOWER/RC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DJI GO or DBPOWER/RC?
DJI GO ships an update every 2 months, and DBPOWER/RC every 2 months. Most recently, DJI GO was updated on October 24, 2026 and DBPOWER/RC on October 24, 2026.

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