Comparison

Dronetag vs iTAK

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dronetag

Enhance drone safety and compliance with European regulations. Manage your drone fleet, track flights in real-time, and view restricted airspace. Integrates with a hardware device for enhanced visibility.

Highlights
  • European regulation compliance
  • Fleet management
  • Real-time flight tracking
  • Restricted zone identification
  • Flight planning
  • Flight journal export
Features
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Dronetag brings an all-in-one solution for safe drone flights that allows you to comply with the new European regulations, manage your fleet and stay informed about your current flights. Our vision is to provide drones with safe access to the airspace and to prevent their accidents. We manufacture a hardware device Dronetag Mini designed as an add-on that can be mounted to any drone. Mini ensures that your drone is visible for all air traffic participants. It is no larger than half of your favorite müsli bar, weighs 30 grams, and stays charged for up to 8 hours. The device may be combined with our app to unlock new possibilities for your flights. The combination of the Dronetag Mini device and app offers the following: - Local and network remote identification in compliance with the European regulations. - Add and manage an unlimited number of unmanned aircraft. - View restricted zones such as airports within the whole EU. - Plan your flight, including the time and altitude. - Track your current flight on the map and receive notifications. - Keep and export a flight journal for all your drones. - See other airspace participants with Dronetag devices installed. - Search full-text: Locations, restricted zones, aircraft, and Dronetag devices.

About

iTAK

This app provides real-time collaborative mapping and team tracking. Share locations, sensor data, videos, and chat with your team. Supports online and offline mapping with various data formats.

Highlights
  • Real-time team tracking
  • Collaborative mapping
  • Online and offline mapping
  • KML/KMZ/GeoPDF overlay import
  • Chat and file sharing
  • Live video streaming
  • Navigation tools
Features
Currently charting
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**Compatible with ALL TAK ecosystem (TAK server, WinTAK, ATAK, WebTAK)** The Team Awareness Kit (TAK) (known as the Tactical Assault Kit in the Department of Defense) application: iTAK is a collaborative geospatial application to see your teams’ locations, sensor information, videos, chat, and more in real-time. iTAK supports Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial sector standards for icons, sensor information, and communication. Data can be pre-loaded into iTAK or downloaded from the network (via TAK Server) when available. iTAK capabilities include: • Online and offline mapping (most standard formats), download the maps right in the app • Blue force / team tracking (BFT) • Collaborative mapping, including points, drawings, locations of interest • Import and display of KML, KMZ, GeoPDF overlays • Location marking, sharing, with photo tagging • Chat, file sharing, photo sharing • Live video streaming with the ability to share video links • Spotted map to mark and share multiple locations across your map • Digital pointer to rapidly mark and share items on the map with your team • Navigation-walking/hiking, driving, also useful flying and air-ground coordination • Center on self or other objects (e.g. another person in the network) • Range, bearing measurement tools • Team Emergency Beacons • Customizable toolbar • 3D perspective • All data is secured and fully compatibility with the TAK ecosystem (ATAK, TAK Server, WinTAK) • Useful for law enforcement, first responders, hunting, fishing, ornithology, wildlife site survey System Requirements Operating System: iOS version 17 and later.

Screenshots

Dronetag4 screens
iTAK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iTAK at 3.6 against Dronetag's 2.7. iTAK also leads on ratings volume (155 vs 9) and review sentiment (41% vs 29%). 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

iTAK holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTAK has 155 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Dronetag's written reviews are positive against 41% of iTAK's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Dronetag versus iTAK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDronetagiTAK
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (9 ratings)3.6 (155 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews41.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9155 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#206 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB276 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDronetagUnited States Department of the Army, TAK Product Center

Customer experience

Dronetag

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

iTAK

All ratings155 ratings
Positive56.8%
Neutral19.4%
Negative23.9%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral28.3%
Negative30.3%

Bugs and requests

Dronetag

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

iTAK

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • App crashes when exporting data packages
  • App crashes when uploading files with local data
  • App crashes when importing overlays
  • App crashes when changing map types
  • App crashes when creating missions
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  • App freezes when handling large numbers of objects (15+)
  • Indoor mapping causes app shutdown
  • Markers disappear on app reopening
  • Markers don't sync deletion status with ATAK users
  • HTTP video stream links don't work
  • Mesh network mode not functioning properly
  • Settings reset to defaults on restart
  • Toolbar disappears randomly
  • Notification badges don't clear properly
  • Unable to rename points of interest
  • Duplicate server entries appear
  • Unexpected shutdowns and crashes
  • Connection failures to TAK servers
  • Message notifications not appearing on iPhone
  • App won't launch after deletion/reinstallation
  • Data Sync broken in version 2.10.1
  • Overlay import causes instant crash
  • Markers become invisible with ArcGIS updates

Requested features

23 requests
  • Meshtastic and LoRa device support
  • GRG (Grid Reference Graphic) functionality
  • Mesh network integration (GoTenna, Beartooth)
  • Plugin support system
  • Google Maps or alternative map providers
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  • Offline map download capability
  • Angular measurement unit conversion (degrees to mil)
  • Nautical miles unit of measurement
  • Video stream support (HTTP/RTSP)
  • CASEVAC calling functionality
  • Polar plot tool
  • Data package import from Android ATAK
  • Bluetooth radio integration
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Ability to edit and delete toolbar items
  • True/Magnetic bearing distinction
  • Point dragging and repositioning
  • Contact/team management system
  • Mission creation and editing
  • Windows TAK Server version
  • Improved notification system
  • Chinese language support
  • Better documentation and tutorials

In-app purchases

None

Dronetag

No in-app purchases

None

iTAK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dronetag free?
Dronetag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iTAK free?
iTAK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dronetag or iTAK?
iTAK is rated higher. Dronetag averages 2.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while iTAK averages 3.6 from 155 ratings.
Do Dronetag or iTAK have ads?
Neither Dronetag nor iTAK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dronetag or iTAK?
Dronetag ships an update every 3 weeks, and iTAK every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dronetag was updated on August 29, 2026 and iTAK on September 24, 2026.

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