UAS Sentry vs RID Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- View nearby drones
- Configure UAS Sentry Receiver
- Requires companion hardware
- Drone detection interface
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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.
RID Scanner
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Accurate Detection: Based on WiFi Remote ID technology, it can quickly and accurately detect surrounding drones equipped with Remote ID function. Bluetooth Connection: Connect to professional detection devices via Bluetooth to enhance detection distance and sensitivity. Real-time monitoring: Real-time display of detected drone information, including location, speed, return point, altitude and more. Privacy Protection: Effectively identify potential privacy risks and protect your personal space. Security Alert: Detect abnormal drone activities in time to enhance security prevention capability. Easy to operate: Friendly interface, easy to operate, no need for specialized knowledge to use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RID Scanner at every 9 days against UAS Sentry's every 2 months. UAS Sentry's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.2). On price, 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.
UAS Sentry ships an update every 2 months, RID Scanner every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UAS Sentry | RID Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vintage Slots of Colorado, Inc | Changsha Raspberry Information Technology Limited Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
UAS Sentry
No in-app purchases
RID Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is UAS Sentry free?
Is RID Scanner free?
Do UAS Sentry or RID Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, UAS Sentry or RID Scanner?
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