# DJI GO vs Snaptain View

The clearest difference is monetization model: Snaptain View at free against DJI GO's free with in-app purchases. Snaptain View also leads on rating (2.6 vs 2.3). DJI GO's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 16) and review sentiment (15% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, 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.

Snaptain View holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJI GO has 3.3K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of DJI GO's written reviews are positive against 0% of Snaptain View's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DJI GO ships an update every 2 months, Snaptain View every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DJI GO | Snaptain View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-go/id943780750/reviews) | **[2.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snaptain-view/id1551267013/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **14.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 530 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DJI](https://appshunter.io/developer/599957686) | [Shenzhen VanTop Technology & Innovation Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461649438) |

## 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


### Snaptain View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snaptain-view/id1551267013)

Control a toy quadrocopter in real-time using your device. Stream live video directly from the drone for an immersive flying experience.

**Highlights:** WiFi quadrocopter control, Real-time video transfer, Live video streaming, Toy drone operation

**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 Snaptain View free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DJI GO or Snaptain View?

Snaptain View is rated higher. DJI GO averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Snaptain View averages 2.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do DJI GO or Snaptain View have ads?

Neither DJI GO nor Snaptain View shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DJI GO or Snaptain View?

DJI GO ships an update every 2 months, and Snaptain View every 6 weeks. Most recently, DJI GO was updated on November 4, 2026 and Snaptain View on November 3, 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.*