# DJI GO vs FreeFlight 3

The clearest difference is rating: FreeFlight 3 at 2.8 against DJI GO's 2.3. FreeFlight 3 also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 10.0). DJI GO's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 89). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

FreeFlight 3 holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJI GO has 3.3K ratings behind it against 89, 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 16% of FreeFlight 3's.

DJI GO ships an update every 2 months, FreeFlight 3 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DJI GO | FreeFlight 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-go/id943780750/reviews) | **[2.8 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeflight-3/id1157594474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 89 |
| Positive reviews | 14.7% of reviews | **15.8% 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 | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | **7.0** |
| 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 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeflight-3/id1157594474)

This app allows drone pilots to track adventures, share media, and connect with a community. It offers cloud backup and redirects users to specific apps for controlling various drone models.

**Highlights:** Track drone adventures, Connect with drone pilots, Share photos and videos, Cloud data backup, Control Parrot drones, Upload to social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DJI GO free?

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

### Is FreeFlight 3 free?

FreeFlight 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DJI GO or FreeFlight 3?

FreeFlight 3 is rated higher. DJI GO averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while FreeFlight 3 averages 2.8 from 89 ratings.

### Do DJI GO or FreeFlight 3 have ads?

Neither DJI GO nor FreeFlight 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DJI GO or FreeFlight 3?

DJI GO ships an update every 2 months, and FreeFlight 3 every 5 weeks. Most recently, DJI GO was updated on November 4, 2026 and FreeFlight 3 on November 2, 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.*