RUKO DRONE vs UAV APP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
UAV APP
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This is an application for real-time image transmission and operational control of the aircraft via wifi connection. It can remotely control the aircraft and take photos and video. It can also control the movement of the aircraft in real time. In addition, the GPS module of the uav is more capable of data interaction with the mobile phone, enabling more interesting operations. This is an application for all ages.
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Verdict
RUKO DRONE and UAV APP are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 ships an update monthly, UAV APP every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RUKO DRONE | UAV APP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (106 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 106 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 374 MB | 162 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Ruike Innovation Technology | ShanTou City Vison Electronictechnology Co., Ltd. |
Bugs and 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
UAV APP
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RUKO DRONE
No in-app purchases
UAV APP
No in-app purchases
