RUKO DRONE vs SmartFarintl
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
SmartFarintl
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SmartFarintl – Efficient Smart Water Pump Management SmartFarintl is a smart application specifically designed for water pump control. Via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or 4G connectivity, you can directly monitor various water pump parameters on your smartphone, including flow rate, temperature, and pressure. Not only can you view the device status in real time, but you can also adjust operating modes remotely based on your needs, ensuring the water pump runs stably and efficiently.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RUKO DRONE at 13.0 against SmartFarintl's 15.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RUKO DRONE ships an update monthly, SmartFarintl every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RUKO DRONE | SmartFarintl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (104 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 104 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 374 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Ruike Innovation Technology | 铱塔(深圳)科技有限公司 |
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
SmartFarintl
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RUKO DRONE
No in-app purchases
SmartFarintl
No in-app purchases
