RUKO DRONE vs TopInfrared
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
TopInfrared
This thermal imaging camera app provides high-resolution thermal images for precise temperature detection. It's ideal for inspecting insulation, examining electronics, and identifying heat loss with excellent accuracy and sensitivity.
- High-resolution thermal imaging (256x192)
- Precise temperature detection
- Insulation inspection
- Circuit board examination
- High heat sensitivity (40mk)
- Low power consumption
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Applications: The iOS smartphone thermal imaging camera offers exceptional precision in detecting temperatures, inspecting insulation, and examining circuit boards. Its impressive 256x192 ultra-high resolution ensures that thermal images are both sharp and detailed. The device has a temperature accuracy of ±3.6°F(2°C), boasting a resolution of 0.1°C. Moreover, with a low power consumption of only 0.35W, you can use it for extended periods without concerns about battery life. The camera's high heat sensitivity of 40mk enables it to detect even the slightest temperature changes with great precision.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TopInfrared at 3.5 against RUKO DRONE's 2.9. TopInfrared also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 21%). RUKO DRONE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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. TopInfrared sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RUKO DRONE asks for nothing beyond the download.
TopInfrared holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 106 and 51 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of RUKO DRONE's written reviews are positive against 40% of TopInfrared's.
RUKO DRONE ships an update monthly, TopInfrared every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RUKO DRONE | TopInfrared |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (106 ratings) | 3.5 (51 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | 39.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 106 — better | 51 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 374 MB | 518 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Ruike Innovation Technology | HK TOPDON TECHNOLOGY Co., LIMITED |
Customer experience
RUKO DRONE
TopInfrared
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
TopInfrared
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RUKO DRONE
No in-app purchases
TopInfrared
- AI Features$19.99
