Comparison

Dronelink Flight 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

Dronelink Flight

Automate drone flights for mapping, inspections, and more with advanced mission planning and execution tools. Supports leading drone brands and offers manual flight control in the free version, with automated features available via paid plans.

Highlights
  • Automated mission planning
  • Waypoint and orbit flights
  • Vertical mapping and inspections
  • 3D mission preview
  • Real-time flight adjustments
  • Cross-device mission sync
Features
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Drone Flight Control - Fully Automated Missions, Semi-Automated Workflows and Manual Flight Tools Fly missions for maps, waypoints, orbits, panos, vertical mapping, or inspections. Use flight modes such as orbit, follow, or focus. Link missions together, automate everything, and preview in 3D. Supports leading drones from DJI and Autel, including Mini, Air, Mavic series drones. Mini 3 / Mini 3 Pro are not supported on iOS. The free app supports manual flight only. A paid plan is required for automated flight control. Select from different plan levels for Professionals, or Hobbyists. Use on web, mobile devices, and Remote Controllers. Trusted by pilots globally for automating flight and data capture for any use case and industry. Choose between multiple workflows: (1) Plan missions on any device and configure every detail. (2) Generate missions on-the-fly in the field, using the position of the drone. (3) Use flight modes and make real-time adjustments. Explore the flight path in 3D before flying, get mission estimates, and preview the mission by flying a virtual drone. Missions are synchronized across devices and ready to fly, open a mission to start it, pause and resume at any time. Customize the flight dashboard to show the details you need during flight. Use the management dashboard to organize missions, enable integrations, and track flights for one or multiple pilots. List of supported drones: https://www.dronelink.com/supported-drones Terms of Use (UELA) https://www.dronelink.com/customer-terms

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

Dronelink Flight4 screens
Drone Scanner (gen.2)3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dronelink Flight at 4.7 against Drone Scanner (gen.2)'s 1.9. Dronelink Flight also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 25%) and ratings volume (565 vs 11). Drone Scanner (gen.2)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dronelink Flight sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. Drone Scanner (gen.2) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dronelink Flight holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dronelink Flight has 565 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Dronelink Flight's written reviews are positive against 25% of Drone Scanner (gen.2)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dronelink Flight ships an update every 6 weeks, Drone Scanner (gen.2) every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dronelink Flight versus Drone Scanner (gen.2): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDronelink FlightDrone Scanner (gen.2)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (565 ratings) — better1.9 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews60.2% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings565 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size288 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDronelinkDronetag

Customer experience

Dronelink Flight

All ratings564 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral1.2%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive60.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative36.1%

Drone Scanner (gen.2)

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

Bugs and requests

Dronelink Flight

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Constant crashing
  • Made my DJI Mavic Mini crash
  • Not working
  • Unreliable and not safe or trustworthy
  • Unable to set up an account
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  • Barely works with the Mavic Mini. Flakey at best

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add Ruko F11gim compatibility
  • Will your app support the DJI Avata 2?
  • Why not supporter mini 3 pro and mini 4 pro

Drone Scanner (gen.2)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Dronelink Flight

Subscriptions2
  • Starter$34.991 Month
  • Growth$69.991 Month
One-time6
  • Premium (Basic Upgrade)$29.99
  • Basic$29.99
  • Premium$59.99
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  • Elite (Premium Upgrade)$59.99
  • Elite (Basic Upgrade)$89.99
  • Elite$119.99
None

Drone Scanner (gen.2)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dronelink Flight free?
Dronelink Flight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drone Scanner (gen.2) free?
Drone Scanner (gen.2) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dronelink Flight or Drone Scanner (gen.2)?
Dronelink Flight is rated higher. Dronelink Flight averages 4.7 out of 5 from 565 ratings, while Drone Scanner (gen.2) averages 1.9 from 11 ratings.
Do Dronelink Flight or Drone Scanner (gen.2) have ads?
Neither Dronelink Flight nor Drone Scanner (gen.2) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dronelink Flight or Drone Scanner (gen.2)?
Dronelink Flight ships an update every 6 weeks, and Drone Scanner (gen.2) every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dronelink Flight was updated on October 26, 2026 and Drone Scanner (gen.2) on October 24, 2026.

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