Comparison

DJI GO vs DRONE GO

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

DRONE GO

This application allows users to view real-time video transmissions from a drone via WiFi. It supports taking snapshots, recording videos, and browsing captured files directly from the device.

Highlights
  • Real-time WiFi video transmission
  • FPV (First Person View)
  • Snapshot functionality
  • Video recording
  • File browsing
Features
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The real-time video transmission are connected through WiFi. Function: ( FPV ) 1. snapshot 2. video record 3. file browsing

Screenshots

DJI GO4 screens
DRONE GO4 screens

Verdict

The call

DJI GO and DRONE GO both sit at 2.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of DRONE GO's written reviews are positive against 15% of DJI GO's. DRONE GO also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). DJI GO's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 3). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.3 for DJI GO against 2.3 for DRONE GO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJI GO has 3.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of DJI GO's written reviews are positive against 50% of DRONE GO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DJI GO ships an update every 2 months, DRONE GO every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DJI GO versus DRONE GO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJI GODRONE GO
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3.3K ratings)2.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size530 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDJIGuangdong Syma Model Aircraft Industrial 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%

DRONE GO

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

DRONE GO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DJI GO

No in-app purchases

None

DRONE GO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DJI GO free?
DJI GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DRONE GO free?
DRONE GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DJI GO or DRONE GO?
DRONE GO is rated higher. DJI GO averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while DRONE GO averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do DJI GO or DRONE GO have ads?
Neither DJI GO nor DRONE GO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DJI GO or DRONE GO?
DJI GO ships an update every 2 months, and DRONE GO every 2 weeks. Most recently, DJI GO was updated on November 1, 2026 and DRONE GO on October 26, 2026.

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