# DJI GO vs Max

The clearest difference is monetization model: Max at free against DJI GO's free with in-app purchases. Max also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 15%). DJI GO's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 280). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.3 for DJI GO against 2.4 for Max. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJI GO has 3.3K ratings behind it against 280, 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 25% of Max's.

DJI GO ships an update every 2 months, Max every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DJI GO | Max |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-go/id943780750/reviews) | **[2.4 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-see/id1387691074/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 280 |
| Positive reviews | 14.7% of reviews | **24.7% 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 | 11 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) | [Shenzhen Joyhonest Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472724044) |

## 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


### Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-see/id1387691074)

Control hardware to capture photos and record videos wirelessly. Adjust resolution settings to optimize storage for your media.

**Highlights:** Wireless photo and video capture, Hardware control, Wi-Fi protocol integration, Resolution switching, Media storage optimization

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works well
- 💡 Great for seeing things up close

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer devices
- 🔒 Security concerns with unsecured WiFi

**Reported bugs**

- App not recognizing connected microscope
- Constant prompts to connect to WiFi even when connected
- Distorted or stretched image quality

**Requested features**

- Add image/video saving and editing capabilities
- Improve instructions and onboarding
- Add support for Bluetooth connectivity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DJI GO free?

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

### Is Max free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DJI GO or Max?

Max is rated higher. DJI GO averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Max averages 2.4 from 280 ratings.

### Do DJI GO or Max have ads?

Neither DJI GO nor Max shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DJI GO or Max?

DJI GO ships an update every 2 months, and Max every 5 weeks. Most recently, DJI GO was updated on September 26, 2026 and Max on August 16, 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.*