Comparison

DJI GO vs View with AR

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

View with AR

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Experience augmented reality! Try out a selection of augmented reality experiences, including face filters and world tracking.

Screenshots

DJI GO4 screens
View with AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DJI GO at 10.0 against View with AR's 15.0. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DJI GO versus View with AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJI GOView with AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size530 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDJIZappar Limited

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

View with AR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DJI GO

No in-app purchases

None

View with AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DJI GO free?
DJI GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is View with AR free?
View with AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DJI GO or View with AR have ads?
Neither DJI GO nor View with AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DJI GO or View with AR?
DJI GO ships an update every 2 months, and View with AR every 2 months. Most recently, DJI GO was updated on November 1, 2026 and View with AR on October 16, 2026.

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