Comparison

SpeedyBee App vs Drone Scanner (gen.2)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SpeedyBee App

This application allows users to adjust flight controller parameters wirelessly via Bluetooth. It supports various flight controller firmwares and requires a compatible mobile device. Easily configure your drone's settings on the go.

Highlights
  • Wireless flight controller parameter adjustment
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Supports Betaflight, iNav, and Butterflight
  • Automatic Bluetooth activation/deactivation (with SpeedyBee adapter)
  • Mobile device configuration
Features
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SpeedyBee is an Appllication for Flight controller parameters settings. Communication between mobile devices and flight control boards can be achieved through Bluetooth, you can use mobile devices to set the parameters of the flight controller.Any Bluetooth module compatible with your mobile device can be used, but if using the SpeedyBee Bluetooth-UART Adapter, this Bluetooth module will deactivate and activate automatically according to the status of the drone(armed/disarmed), no Bluetooth signal interference during the flight. Flight Controller Requirements: Betaflight firmware version ≥ 3.1.0 iNav FC version ≥ 1.8.1 Butterflight firmware version ≥ 3.1.0 System Requirements : iOS 13.0+ Instructions for use: 1.Connect the Bluetooth PCB with the UART interface of the Flight Controller, or use the flight controller integrated  Bluetooth. 2.Open the Betaflight Configurator, on the Ports tab, open the Configuration/MSP port of the Bluetooth PCB, for the Bluettooth module of BLE4.0, 19200 is the recommended baud rate value. 3.Open the APP, connect the Flight Controller via Bluetooth, and you can adjust the parameters now.

About

Drone Scanner (gen.2)

Transform your iPhone into a real-time drone detection tool. See nearby drones, monitor their activity, and gain visibility into the skies. Enhance detection range with an optional dedicated hardware detector.

Highlights
  • Real-time drone detection
  • Monitor drone activity
  • Display pilot location
  • Map and list view
  • Supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi scanning
  • Compatible with Remote ID regulations
Features
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Drone Scanner by Dronetag transforms your iPhone into a real-time drone detection tool, allowing you to see what’s flying nearby, monitor drone activity, and gain visibility into the skies from your pocket. You can scan drones using your mobile device or connect to a Dronetag RIDER, our dedicated drone detector with significantly greater range. RIDER can detect drones up to 5 km (3 mi) away with its default antenna and up to 10 km (6 mi) with a directional antenna. New in the next-generation Drone Scanner: 
- A completely redesigned interface and an intuitive scans list - Recent scans are stored locally on your phone and can be exported to open formats - Scan using Dronetag RIDER for enhanced range and Wi-Fi scanning support on iPhones
 
Core Features: 
 - Detect drones using Bluetooth 4, Bluetooth 5, Wi-Fi Beacon, and Wi-Fi NAN 
 - Display pilot location (if available) 
 - Monitor height, direction, and operation type 
 - Browse nearby drones on a map or in list view 
 - Compatible with EU, US, and Japanese Remote ID regulations 
 - Developed by Dronetag, a global leader in drone Remote ID solutions  Feature availability depends on your device and OS limitations. iOS restricts access to certain Wi-Fi channels - only Bluetooth-based scanning may work. If you're using Drone Scanner on an iOS device, some drones that transmit their identification data via Wi-Fi may not be visible to you. This is a system-level restriction, not a bug in the app.    How It Works:  Remote ID is a feature that transmits identification and flight data from drones using wireless signals like Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Manufacturers implement this in different ways, using various technologies. Drone Scanner captures these signals using your phone’s built-in hardware - or via the Dronetag RIDER for extended detection range and higher reliability.

Screenshots

SpeedyBee App4 screens
Drone Scanner (gen.2)3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SpeedyBee App at 3.3 against Drone Scanner (gen.2)'s 1.9. SpeedyBee App also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (39% vs 25%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

SpeedyBee App holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeedyBee App has 121 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of SpeedyBee App's written reviews are positive against 25% of Drone Scanner (gen.2)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpeedyBee App ships an update every 2 weeks, Drone Scanner (gen.2) every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SpeedyBee App versus Drone Scanner (gen.2): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedyBee AppDrone Scanner (gen.2)
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (121 ratings) — better1.9 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews38.9% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings121 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size295 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer珠海市快蜂科技有限公司Dronetag

Customer experience

SpeedyBee App

All ratings121 ratings
Positive51.2%
Neutral14.9%
Negative33.9%
Written reviews211 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral17.1%
Negative44.1%

Drone Scanner (gen.2)

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

SpeedyBee App

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes on startup (iOS 13-17)
  • Crashes when saving settings
  • Crashes when accessing Blackbox tab
  • Crashes when entering CLI commands
  • Crashes when selecting motors in Betaflight
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  • Crashes when accessing OSD configurator
  • Landscape mode not working on iOS
  • Bluetooth connection drops frequently
  • Cannot connect to certain flight controllers
  • Settings not saving properly
  • Settings lost when switching between devices
  • Mode range settings unreachable on screen
  • Garbled CLI output
  • Adapter bricking after failed connection
  • Password prompt for SpeedyBee adapter
  • White screen on app launch
  • Not compatible with latest firmware versions
  • Blackbox file crashes app
  • WiFi connection fails for firmware updates
  • App doesn't recognize saved PID settings from PC

Requested features

15 requests
  • INAV 8.0+ support (most requested)
  • USB-C/OTG cable connection support
  • Wired connection option for iOS
  • PID Toolbox integration
  • Blackbox log reading improvements
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  • ExpressLRS WiFi connectivity
  • BLHeli_32 ESC support
  • Advanced tuning tabs for INAV
  • Landscape mode fix for iOS
  • Dark mode option
  • French language translation
  • Russian language support
  • Chinese language support
  • Backup functionality for iOS
  • Map layer rendering for missions

Drone Scanner (gen.2)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SpeedyBee App

No in-app purchases

None

Drone Scanner (gen.2)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpeedyBee App free?
SpeedyBee App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drone Scanner (gen.2) free?
Drone Scanner (gen.2) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SpeedyBee App or Drone Scanner (gen.2)?
SpeedyBee App is rated higher. SpeedyBee App averages 3.3 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Drone Scanner (gen.2) averages 1.9 from 11 ratings.
Do SpeedyBee App or Drone Scanner (gen.2) have ads?
Neither SpeedyBee App nor Drone Scanner (gen.2) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpeedyBee App or Drone Scanner (gen.2)?
SpeedyBee App ships an update every 2 weeks, and Drone Scanner (gen.2) every 5 weeks. Most recently, SpeedyBee App was updated on October 29, 2026 and Drone Scanner (gen.2) on October 24, 2026.

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