Comparison

Drone Scanner vs RadSim Controller

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

Head to head
About

Drone Scanner

Transform your device into a drone scanner to track nearby flights in real-time. View detailed flight information, including pilot data and location history, on an interactive map. The app is updated to comply with current EU and US regulations.

Highlights
  • Real-time drone tracking
  • Detailed drone information
  • Interactive flight map
  • Support for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi broadcasts
  • Flying zone highlighting
  • Data export functionality
Features
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The world's first drone Remote ID scanner made by Dronetag. _____ READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING! Limited access to features on some phones is caused by manufacturers’ restrictions. All iOS phones, for example, prohibit app access to Wi-Fi, so only Bluetooth data transmission will work (if and only the drone has an active Remote ID over Bluetooth). It is not a flaw of our app; we cannot fix this, and we don’t deserve negative reviews for these issues. _____ Transform your phone or tablet into a drone scanner and track all the nearby flights over Direct / Broadcast Remote ID standards. Browse real-time data about drones on a detailed map highlighting specific flying space zones. Download Drone Scanner for free and discover what drones fly above your head. Favourite features: - Discover more about drones flying nearby in real-time - Examine detailed information broadcasted by drones via Bluetooth 4, Bluetooth 5, Wi-Fi Beacon, and Wi-Fi NAN - Browse a detailed map with your location and all nearby aircraft - Check available data about drones, including real-time height, direction, pilot identification, pilot position, operation description, and location history - Various flying zones marked and highlighted on the map - Easy export of collected data - Continuously updated to reflect the latest EU & US regulations All these features you find in Drone Scanner – a free app for tracking drones. The app is developed by Dronetag, manufacturing devices for remote drone identification. How it works: Anyone can quickly identify what drones are flying in the sky nearby. Direct Remote ID is a feature that transmits live flight data via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to the surrounding area. Drone manufacturers use various technologies to build an identification feature in new drones. Older drone pilots use add-on devices, enabling them to become digitally visible. With hardware on your smartphone, Drone Scanner can receive and read broadcasted data.

About

RadSim Controller

Features
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RadSim Controller configures and monitors Argon Electronics Rad Source training simulators over Bluetooth. IMPORTANT: This app requires Argon Electronics Rad Source hardware. It has no function without a Rad Source to connect to. Argon Electronics has manufactured simulation equipment for CBRNe and HazMat training since 1987, allowing radiological survey training to be carried out realistically and safely, with no radioactive material involved. FEATURES Connect to a Rad Source in three ways: scan for nearby units over Bluetooth, scan the QR code on the unit, or enter the address printed on its label. Set and read simulated readings for each level: dose rate, activity and neutron count, at a configured distance. Choose the measurement units you work in - dose rate, activity and distance are configured independently and are converted, not merely relabelled. Reconnect quickly to units you have used before, from a saved list. REQUIREMENTS An Argon Electronics Rad Source simulator, and Bluetooth enabled on your device. For information about Argon Electronics simulation equipment, visit www.argonelectronics.com or contact argon@argonelectronics.com.

Screenshots

Drone Scanner2 screens
RadSim Controller3 screens

Verdict

The call

Drone Scanner and RadSim Controller are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Drone Scanner versus RadSim Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrone ScannerRadSim Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (147 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings147 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDronetagArgon Electronics (UK) Ltd

Bugs and requests

Drone Scanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Unable to locate drones in proximity
  • Inaccurate location tracking

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for WiFi-based Remote ID
  • Add support for more drone models
  • Allow changing units from metric to imperial

RadSim Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Drone Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

RadSim Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drone Scanner free?
Drone Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RadSim Controller free?
RadSim Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drone Scanner or RadSim Controller have ads?
Neither Drone Scanner nor RadSim Controller shows ads.

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