# DJI GO vs Light Widow

The clearest difference is rating: Light Widow at 4.7 against DJI GO's 2.3. Light Widow also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). DJI GO's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.7). 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.

Light Widow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJI GO has 3.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DJI GO | Light Widow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dji-go/id943780750/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-widow/id1616199102/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 14.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 530 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.7 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DJI](https://appshunter.io/developer/599957686) | [Light Widow LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616199104) |

## 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


### Light Widow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-widow/id1616199102)

This application enables connection to specific hardware products for programming filters and customizing their appearance. It offers a streamlined interface for managing the look and feel of supported devices.

**Highlights:** Connect to FRS-Light, CineTag, ARRI LMB4x5, Program filters, Customize product look and feel, Streamlined interface

**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 Light Widow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DJI GO or Light Widow?

Light Widow is rated higher. DJI GO averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Light Widow averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do DJI GO or Light Widow have ads?

Neither DJI GO nor Light Widow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DJI GO or Light Widow?

DJI GO ships an update every 2 months, and Light Widow every 2 months. Most recently, DJI GO was updated on October 20, 2026 and Light Widow on October 21, 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.*