UAS Sentry vs Austin Sensing
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.
Austin Sensing
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Operator AS is the mobile console for Austin Sensing. See what is flying near your towers, get alerts when it matters, and run the operation from the field. • Live map of Remote ID, RF, and ADS-B traffic • Incursion and proximity alerts • Tower view, nearby towers, and on-site Wi-Fi setup • Operation tools: users, Remote IDs, TFRs, and incursion history An Austin Sensing account is required. For agencies and operators who already run the Sensing Stack.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Austin Sensing at every 2 weeks against UAS Sentry's every 2 months. UAS Sentry's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). 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
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, Austin Sensing every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UAS Sentry | Austin Sensing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vintage Slots of Colorado, Inc | Oureon Technologies |
In-app purchases
UAS Sentry
No in-app purchases
Austin Sensing
No in-app purchases
