# W vs RUKO DRONE

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.

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 November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | W | RUKO DRONE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/w-gps/id1514763409/reviews) | **[2.9 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruko-drone/id1528821629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **106** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **21.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 115 MB | 374 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ShanTou City Vison Electronictechnology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388222999) | [Shenzhen Ruike Innovation Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528821631) |

## What reviewers say

### W

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/w-gps/id1514763409)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time image transmission via Wi-Fi, Aircraft operational control, Remote photo and video capture, Drone movement control, Engaging gameplay features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### RUKO DRONE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruko-drone/id1528821629)

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.

**Highlights:** WiFi drone connection, Real-time image display, Remote drone control, Aerial photography

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Generally works well
- 👍 Good drone for the money
- 👍 Works great (initially)
- 👍 Underrated drone and app
- 👍 Works great for me (initially)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App won't start drone
- 🐛 Random signal loss
- 🐛 Camera freezes
- 🐛 Fails to connect
- 🐛 Useless app

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Update the app
- Match controls to video games
- Make app compatible with iOS 16
- Rotate app display
- Add voice prompts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is W free?

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

### Is RUKO DRONE free?

RUKO DRONE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, W or RUKO DRONE?

RUKO DRONE is rated higher. W averages 2.3 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while RUKO DRONE averages 2.9 from 106 ratings.

### Do W or RUKO DRONE have ads?

Neither W nor RUKO DRONE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, W or RUKO DRONE?

W ships an update every 3 weeks, and RUKO DRONE monthly. Most recently, W was updated on November 3, 2026 and RUKO DRONE on November 5, 2026.

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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.*