Comparison

DJI GO vs CloudRover V

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

CloudRover V

This app allows you to remotely control a car-like device that functions as a portable IP camera. It can patrol your home, capture real-time pictures and videos, and serve as a companion for children or a home safety monitor.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • Real-time picture and video capture
  • Home patrolling and monitoring
  • Interactive toy for children
  • Home safety guard functionality
  • Internet-enabled device control
Features
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CloudRover Remote Control Camera Car is a new crossover product. It's an intelligent home appliance which can accompany babies for parents, serve as a safety guard, and monitor real-time situation at home. Technically, it's a portable IP Camera that can be remotely controlled via the Internet. When CloudRover is connected to the Internet by a router, at any place with Internet coverage, you can use a smart device to control it to patrol in your houses and take real-time pictures or videos. Be with you families, anytime, anywhere! 云伴远程视频车是个跨界新品。它既是父母陪小孩互动玩耍的新世代智能玩具,又是守护家居安全、能随时随地得悉家人状况的智能家居新品。从功能角度讲,它是一个能遥控巡航,会移动的IP Camera。云伴远程视频车通过您的Wi-Fi路由器连接互联网,所以您的智能设备能够在任何有互联网的地方远程遥控小车在您的家里巡航,实时看到您家里的情况。无论何时,家中牵挂,尽在掌心!

Screenshots

DJI GO4 screens
CloudRover V1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CloudRover V at 3.0 against DJI GO's 2.3. CloudRover V also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). DJI GO's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 1). 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

CloudRover V holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJI GO has 3.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DJI GO versus CloudRover V: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJI GOCloudRover V
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3.3K ratings)3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size530 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDJI志刚 陈

Customer experience

DJI GO

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

CloudRover V

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

CloudRover V

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DJI GO

No in-app purchases

None

CloudRover V

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DJI GO free?
DJI GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CloudRover V free?
CloudRover V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DJI GO or CloudRover V?
CloudRover V is rated higher. DJI GO averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while CloudRover V averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DJI GO or CloudRover V have ads?
Neither DJI GO nor CloudRover V shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DJI GO or CloudRover V?
DJI GO ships an update every 2 months, and CloudRover V every 2 months. Most recently, DJI GO was updated on October 20, 2026 and CloudRover V on September 29, 2026.

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