W vs RUKO DRONE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
W
This application enables real-time image transmission and operational control of aircraft via Wi-Fi. It allows for remote photo and video capture, as well as drone movement control with various engaging features.
- Real-time image transmission via Wi-Fi
- Aircraft operational control
- Remote photo and video capture
- Drone movement control
- Engaging gameplay features
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这是一款通过wifi连接实现飞行器实时图像传输和操作控制的应用。它可以远程拍摄照片和视频。它还可以实时控制无人机的移动，而且有很多有趣的玩法
RUKO DRONE
Connect your drone via WiFi to view real-time aerial footage on your mobile device. Remotely control your drone's flight and capture stunning images from above.
- WiFi drone connection
- Real-time image display
- Remote drone control
- Aerial photography
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This is an APP that connects the drone through the mobile phone'S WIFI, displays the images taken by the aircraft in real time, and can control the drone remotely
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RUKO DRONE at 2.9 against W's 2.3. RUKO DRONE also leads on ratings volume (106 vs 29). W's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
RUKO DRONE holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 106 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of W's written reviews are positive against 21% of RUKO DRONE's.
W ships an update every 3 weeks, RUKO DRONE monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | W | RUKO DRONE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (29 ratings) | 2.9 (106 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 21.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29 | 106 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 374 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ShanTou City Vison Electronictechnology Co., Ltd. | Shenzhen Ruike Innovation Technology |
Customer experience
W
RUKO DRONE
Bugs and requests
W
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
RUKO DRONE
Reported bugs
32 issues- App slider doesn't move correctly
- App exits flight control screen when starting motor
- Control options blocked by front camera on iPhone 17
- App won't connect to iOS 18.4
- App won't control camera angle
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- Drone loses signal randomly
- Camera freezes during flight
- Device fails to connect after short flight time
- App won't connect to iOS 16
- App won't connect to iPhone Wi-Fi
- Poor GPS connectivity
- Drone shuts off mid-flight
- Cannot connect to iPhone 14 Pro
- App disconnects frequently
- Newer phones/iOS not recognized by app
- Inconsistent connection to remote
- iPhone 14 Pro will not connect to drone
- Version 1.3.3 does not download flight data
- App not working with iOS 16
- App won't connect to app
- App will not work with IOS 16 version
- Cannot get camera to display
- App crashes after tutorial
- Close buttons broken on iOS 16
- App does not work as it should after landing
- App won't connect to drone
- App force closing when connecting to drone on iOS
- Half camera button cut off by notch on iPhone
- Remote battery shows low when fully charged
- Photos taken in app do not go to phone
- App doesn't even work
- App de controle de Drone muito ruim
Requested features
5 requests- Update the app
- Match controls to video games
- Make app compatible with iOS 16
- Rotate app display
- Add voice prompts
In-app purchases
W
No in-app purchases
RUKO DRONE
No in-app purchases
