# Active Runway vs Drone Scout

The clearest difference is rating: Drone Scout at 4.5 against Active Runway's 1.0. Drone Scout also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1) and device support. Active Runway's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drone Scout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Active Runway asks for nothing beyond the download.

Drone Scout holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Active Runway | Drone Scout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-runway/id1451371555/reviews) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-scout-flight-simulator/id6777682909/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lawrence Masullo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450727705) | [Scate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743942788) |

## What reviewers say

### Active Runway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-runway/id1451371555)

This app simplifies runway calculations for pilots, offering quick and easy decisions in the cockpit. It displays the runway with the least crosswind based on available runways and wind direction, and can also pull airport weather to automatically calculate the preferred runway.

**Highlights:** Quick runway calculations, Least crosswind display, Airport weather integration, Automatic preferred runway calculation, Offline functionality

**In-app purchases:** none


### Drone Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-scout-flight-simulator/id6777682909)

This app helps US drone pilots navigate airspace regulations and find optimal flight locations. It features an FAA airspace map, an AI spot finder, and a 3D flight simulator to scout sites and rehearse shots before flying.

**Highlights:** FAA airspace map with real-time verdicts, AI-powered spot finder for best locations, Photorealistic 3D flight simulator, Weather forecasting for optimal flight times, Saved spots for future reference, Drone catalog for aircraft specs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drone Scout Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Drone Scout Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Active Runway free?

Active Runway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Drone Scout free?

Drone Scout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Active Runway or Drone Scout?

Drone Scout is rated higher. Active Runway averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Drone Scout averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

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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.*