GM vs RID Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GM
Control a flying device using your phone's Bluetooth 4.0. Offers an expert mode for advanced users and a beginner mode with powerful control algorithms for easy operation.
- Bluetooth 4.0 control
- Expert mode for advanced users
- Beginner mode for new users
- Advanced control algorithms
- Multiple control methods
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通过手机蓝牙4.0来控制飞行器。 App功能： 1. 专家模式，专家模式用户可以自由控制飞行器前进后退，推荐专业玩家使用。 2. 菜鸟模式，没玩过飞行器的人也能控制，利用强大的控制算法，玩家只需要按对应的指令，就能控制飞行器，多种控制方式。
RID Scanner
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Accurate Detection: Based on WiFi Remote ID technology, it can quickly and accurately detect surrounding drones equipped with Remote ID function. Bluetooth Connection: Connect to professional detection devices via Bluetooth to enhance detection distance and sensitivity. Real-time monitoring: Real-time display of detected drone information, including location, speed, return point, altitude and more. Privacy Protection: Effectively identify potential privacy risks and protect your personal space. Security Alert: Detect abnormal drone activities in time to enhance security prevention capability. Easy to operate: Friendly interface, easy to operate, no need for specialized knowledge to use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GM at 2.7 against RID Scanner's 1.0. GM also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.2). RID Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GM holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
GM ships an update monthly, RID Scanner every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GM | RID Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hunuo Network Technology Co. Ltd. | Changsha Raspberry Information Technology Limited Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
GM
No in-app purchases
RID Scanner
No in-app purchases
