Comparison

DJI GO vs Q8n Control

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

Q8n Control

This application allows you to wirelessly control your ZOOM Q8n-4K Handy Video Recorder using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. You can manage recording, playback, and input levels remotely. A wireless adapter is required for operation.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control
  • Record, playback, stop
  • Search forward function
  • Monitor input levels
  • iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch compatible
Features
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Q8n Control is an app that enables wireless control of the ZOOM Q8n-4K Handy Video Recorder. An iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch can be used as a remote control for an Q8n-4K. Key functions, including recording, playback, stopping and searching forward, are possible. Input levels can also be monitored. Note: A BTA-1 wireless adapter is necessary to operate an Q8n-4K with Q8n Control.

Screenshots

DJI GO4 screens
Q8n Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Q8n Control at free against DJI GO's free with in-app purchases. Q8n Control also leads on rating (2.6 vs 2.3). DJI GO's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

Q8n Control 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 5, 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 17% of Q8n Control's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DJI GO versus Q8n Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJI GOQ8n Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3.3K ratings)2.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.7% of reviews16.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size530 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDJIZOOM CORPORATION

Customer experience

DJI GO

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

Q8n Control

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

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

Q8n Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DJI GO

No in-app purchases

None

Q8n Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DJI GO free?
DJI GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Q8n Control free?
Q8n Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DJI GO or Q8n Control?
Q8n Control is rated higher. DJI GO averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Q8n Control averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.
Do DJI GO or Q8n Control have ads?
Neither DJI GO nor Q8n Control shows ads.

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