Comparison

UAS Sentry vs Airwayz RID

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

Head to head
About

UAS Sentry

This application displays nearby drones when connected to a specific receiver. It also enables configuration of the companion UAS Sentry Remote ID Receiver. Without the receiver, no drones will be visible.

Highlights
  • View nearby drones
  • Configure UAS Sentry Receiver
  • Requires companion hardware
  • Drone detection interface
Features
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IMPORTANT: This app will only show drones if it is connected to a UAS Sentry RID Receiver. It will NOT show any drones without the companion UAS Sentry Remote ID Receiver This app allows you to not only see drones that are in your area but it also allows you to configure your UAS Sentry Remote ID Receiver.

About

Airwayz RID

Features
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The Airwayz RID app enables you to connect to the Airwayz monitoring and aerial space management platform, fully compliant with the new Israeli drone regulations. Simply purchase the RID transmitter from Airwayz, connect your Airwayz RID app to the RID transmitter, and you're ready to take flight! Coming soon: The Airwayz RID app will allow you to submit flight requests, ensuring that your chosen flight area is reserved for your aerial operations. Important note: The app currently operates exclusively in Israel and is functional only with Airwayz certified RID transmitters.

Screenshots

UAS Sentry1 screens
Airwayz RID3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Airwayz RID at fortnightly against UAS Sentry's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UAS Sentry ships an update every 2 months, Airwayz RID fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
UAS Sentry versus Airwayz RID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUAS SentryAirwayz RID
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVintage Slots of Colorado, IncShai Kurianski

In-app purchases

None

UAS Sentry

No in-app purchases

None

Airwayz RID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UAS Sentry free?
UAS Sentry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Airwayz RID free?
Airwayz RID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UAS Sentry or Airwayz RID have ads?
Neither UAS Sentry nor Airwayz RID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UAS Sentry or Airwayz RID?
UAS Sentry ships an update every 2 months, and Airwayz RID fortnightly. Most recently, UAS Sentry was updated on November 3, 2026 and Airwayz RID on November 8, 2026.

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