# DJI GO vs FreeFlight Mini

The clearest difference is rating: FreeFlight Mini at 3.7 against DJI GO's 2.3. FreeFlight Mini also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (34% vs 15%). DJI GO's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 513). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

FreeFlight Mini holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJI GO has 3.3K ratings behind it against 513, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of DJI GO's written reviews are positive against 34% of FreeFlight Mini's.

DJI GO ships an update every 2 months, FreeFlight Mini every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DJI GO | FreeFlight Mini |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-go/id943780750/reviews) | **[3.7 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeflight-mini/id1137022728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 513 |
| Positive reviews | 14.7% of reviews | **34.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 530 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DJI](https://appshunter.io/developer/599957686) | [Parrot SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/373065274) |

## What reviewers say

### DJI GO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-go/id943780750)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for controlling Osmo Mobile 2
- 🚀 Awesome stabilization and camera features
- 💡 Useful panorama, timelapse, and motion scenes
- ⭐️ Excellent app for Phantom 3 and Inspire 1 drones

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently, especially on newer iPhones
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💾 Poor media management, doesn't save to camera roll
- 🤖 Bluetooth connectivity issues, doesn't recognize devices
- 🤔 Confusing user interface and unintuitive controls

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### FreeFlight Mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeflight-mini/id1137022728)

Control Parrot Minidrones with your smartphone or tablet. Features intuitive piloting, easy connectivity, and advanced flight modes for acrobatic maneuvers. Capture photos and videos in real-time for an immersive FPV experience.

**Highlights:** Intuitive piloting interface, Easy drone detection and connection, Real-time HD video saving and transmission, FPV racing pilot modes, One-touch acrobatics and flips, Customizable flight parameters, Photo capture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well on iPhone
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 🚀 Very nice and enjoyable for 10-year-olds
- 👍 More reliable than a McLaren
- 🚀 Camera works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Broken app sign-up/login
- 👎 Built-in obsolescence
- 👎 Difficult to control
- 🔋 Short battery life
- 🐛 Connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to transfer photos
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Drone firmware update problems
- Drone goes out of control during flight

**Requested features**

- Automatic orientation adjustment for left-handed users
- Ability to change control mode
- Improved camera functionality
- Emergency stop button


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DJI GO free?

DJI GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FreeFlight Mini free?

FreeFlight Mini is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DJI GO or FreeFlight Mini?

FreeFlight Mini is rated higher. DJI GO averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while FreeFlight Mini averages 3.7 from 513 ratings.

### Do DJI GO or FreeFlight Mini have ads?

Neither DJI GO nor FreeFlight Mini shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DJI GO or FreeFlight Mini?

DJI GO ships an update every 2 months, and FreeFlight Mini every 5 weeks. Most recently, DJI GO was updated on October 24, 2026 and FreeFlight Mini on October 24, 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.*