# DJI GO vs H8 Control

The clearest difference is rating: DJI GO at 2.3 against H8 Control's 1.6. DJI GO also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 15) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). H8 Control's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, 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.

DJI GO holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJI GO has 3.3K ratings behind it against 15, 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 10% of H8 Control's.

DJI GO ships an update every 2 months, H8 Control every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DJI GO | H8 Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.3 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-go/id943780750/reviews)** | [1.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/h8-control/id1513866365/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **14.7% of reviews** | 9.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 530 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DJI](https://appshunter.io/developer/599957686) | [ZOOM Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/566291782) |

## 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


### H8 Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/h8-control/id1513866365)

Control your ZOOM H8 audio recorder wirelessly from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Manage recording, playback, and input levels remotely. Requires a BTA-1 wireless adapter.

**Highlights:** Wireless control of ZOOM H8, Remote recording, playback, and stopping, Search forward functionality, Input level monitoring, iOS device compatibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DJI GO free?

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

### Is H8 Control free?

H8 Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DJI GO or H8 Control?

DJI GO is rated higher. DJI GO averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while H8 Control averages 1.6 from 15 ratings.

### Do DJI GO or H8 Control have ads?

Neither DJI GO nor H8 Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DJI GO or H8 Control?

DJI GO ships an update every 2 months, and H8 Control every 8 months. Most recently, DJI GO was updated on October 24, 2026 and H8 Control on October 13, 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.*