Comparison

Airdata UAV 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

Airdata UAV

Manage your drone operations with flight planning, weather forecasts, and flight track analysis. Log pre- and post-flight checklists and live stream directly to a secure platform. Supports multi-user access and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Drone weather forecast
  • Flight track browsing
  • Pre- and post-flight checklists
  • Live stream from any flight app
  • Multi-user support
  • Offline mode
Features
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Use our new iOS app to check the OKtoFLY drone weather forecast, browse through your drone flights tracks, fill pre- and post-flight checklists, and live stream from any flight app to our secure platform. TO GET STARTED: Please register for a FREE account at: https://airdata.com/register It takes less than a minute to start analyzing your flights on AirData! What's new with our AirData iOS app? - Flight planning with OKtoFLY.com drone weather forecast - View recent flights - Live stream ANY flight app through airdata.com by privately broadcasting your phone/tablet screen (works with any drone manufacturer) - Complete pre- and post-flight checklists - Support for multi-user and multi-login - Accommodate no internet connection About AirData AirData UAV is the largest online drone fleet data management and live streaming platform. With over 45,000,000 flights uploaded to date, we are processing an average of 25,000 flights a day, with high-resolution data stored per each flight, and now serving more than 350,000 active users. AirData UAV utilizes vast amounts of flight data and unique mathematical algorithms to provide state-of-the-art crash prevention information by identifying potential safety problems. It is used by large fleet operators around the world not only as a log book, but also as a comprehensive flight safety data analysis platform with advanced maintenance and pilot tracking.

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

Airdata UAV4 screens
Drone Scanner (gen.2)3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Airdata UAV at 3.8 against Drone Scanner (gen.2)'s 1.0. Airdata UAV also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 25%) and ratings volume (34 vs 1). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Airdata UAV holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Airdata UAV has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Airdata UAV's written reviews are positive against 25% of Drone Scanner (gen.2)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Airdata UAV ships an update every 3 weeks, Drone Scanner (gen.2) every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Airdata UAV versus Drone Scanner (gen.2): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirdata UAVDrone Scanner (gen.2)
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (34 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews51.3% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAirdata UAV, Inc.Dronetag s.r.o.

Customer experience

Airdata UAV

All ratings34 ratings
Positive67.6%
Neutral8.8%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive51.3%
Neutral12.8%
Negative35.9%

Drone Scanner (gen.2)

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

In-app purchases

None

Airdata UAV

No in-app purchases

None

Drone Scanner (gen.2)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Airdata UAV free?
Airdata UAV 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, Airdata UAV or Drone Scanner (gen.2)?
Airdata UAV is rated higher. Airdata UAV averages 3.8 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Drone Scanner (gen.2) averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Airdata UAV or Drone Scanner (gen.2) have ads?
Neither Airdata UAV nor Drone Scanner (gen.2) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Airdata UAV or Drone Scanner (gen.2)?
Airdata UAV ships an update every 3 weeks, and Drone Scanner (gen.2) every 5 weeks. Most recently, Airdata UAV was updated on September 19, 2026 and Drone Scanner (gen.2) on July 6, 2026.

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