SkyFi App vs Drone Scanner (gen.2)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SkyFi App
Access real-time satellite data and imagery on demand. Task satellites, retrieve archived images, and receive automated geospatial analysis for various applications like agriculture, environmental monitoring, and urban planning. Get the data you need quickly without contracts.
- Real-time satellite data
- Task satellites
- Archived imagery retrieval
- Automated geospatial analysis
- Crop health monitoring
- Deforestation tracking
- Urban growth analysis
- Wildfire tracking
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SkyFi gives you real-time answers from space, on demand. Task satellites, pull archived imagery, and get automated geospatial analysis in one app. From crop health and deforestation to urban growth and wildfire tracking, SkyFi delivers the answers you need fast. Choose your location, sensor, and date. We handle the rest. No contracts, no gatekeepers. Just data that makes sense. Need help or prefer to talk to someone? Email us at: support@skyfi.com
Drone Scanner (gen.2)
Transform your iPhone into a real-time drone detection tool. See nearby drones, monitor their activity, and gain visibility into the skies. Enhance detection range with an optional dedicated hardware detector.
- Real-time drone detection
- Monitor drone activity
- Display pilot location
- Map and list view
- Supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi scanning
- Compatible with Remote ID regulations
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Drone Scanner by Dronetag transforms your iPhone into a real-time drone detection tool, allowing you to see what’s flying nearby, monitor drone activity, and gain visibility into the skies from your pocket. You can scan drones using your mobile device or connect to a Dronetag RIDER, our dedicated drone detector with significantly greater range. RIDER can detect drones up to 5 km (3 mi) away with its default antenna and up to 10 km (6 mi) with a directional antenna. New in the next-generation Drone Scanner: - A completely redesigned interface and an intuitive scans list - Recent scans are stored locally on your phone and can be exported to open formats - Scan using Dronetag RIDER for enhanced range and Wi-Fi scanning support on iPhones Core Features: - Detect drones using Bluetooth 4, Bluetooth 5, Wi-Fi Beacon, and Wi-Fi NAN - Display pilot location (if available) - Monitor height, direction, and operation type - Browse nearby drones on a map or in list view - Compatible with EU, US, and Japanese Remote ID regulations - Developed by Dronetag, a global leader in drone Remote ID solutions Feature availability depends on your device and OS limitations. iOS restricts access to certain Wi-Fi channels - only Bluetooth-based scanning may work. If you're using Drone Scanner on an iOS device, some drones that transmit their identification data via Wi-Fi may not be visible to you. This is a system-level restriction, not a bug in the app. How It Works: Remote ID is a feature that transmits identification and flight data from drones using wireless signals like Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Manufacturers implement this in different ways, using various technologies. Drone Scanner captures these signals using your phone’s built-in hardware - or via the Dronetag RIDER for extended detection range and higher reliability.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SkyFi App at 4.6 against Drone Scanner (gen.2)'s 1.0. SkyFi App also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 25%) and ratings volume (100 vs 1). Drone Scanner (gen.2)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. SkyFi App sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Drone Scanner (gen.2) asks for nothing beyond the download.
SkyFi App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyFi App has 100 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of SkyFi App's written reviews are positive against 25% of Drone Scanner (gen.2)'s.
SkyFi App ships an update fortnightly, Drone Scanner (gen.2) every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SkyFi App | Drone Scanner (gen.2) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (100 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 100 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SkyFi | Dronetag s.r.o. |
Customer experience
SkyFi App
Drone Scanner (gen.2)
In-app purchases
SkyFi App
- Entry Bundle$50.00
- Basic Bundle$200.00
- Advanced Bundle$300.00
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- Pro Bundle$400.00
- Elite Bundle$700.00
Drone Scanner (gen.2)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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