Comparison

Bird Count vs Drone Scout

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

Head to head
About

Bird Count

Features
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This App facilitates the geotagging of Bird Count stops and the return to the same stops during the next and subsequent Bird Count sessions. Stops in an open meadow or forest aren't always easy to reproduce. Using GPS it is possible to return to within a few (3-10) feet of each stop. The apps use is not restricted to Bird Counts but that is the primary reason for its development.

About

Drone Scout

This app helps US drone pilots navigate airspace regulations and find optimal flight locations. It features an FAA airspace map, an AI spot finder, and a 3D flight simulator to scout sites and rehearse shots before flying.

Highlights
  • FAA airspace map with real-time verdicts
  • AI-powered spot finder for best locations
  • Photorealistic 3D flight simulator
  • Weather forecasting for optimal flight times
  • Saved spots for future reference
  • Drone catalog for aircraft specs
Features
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Drone Scout combines an FAA airspace map, an AI spot finder, and a photorealistic 3D flight simulator in one app for US drone pilots. Everything starts from the map. Roam the real world in 3D, drop a pin anywhere, and a green, yellow, or red verdict appears for that exact point, with the reasons behind it. 3D FLIGHT SIMULATOR Fly a virtual drone through a photorealistic 3D version of any real location before you drive there. Scout the site, rehearse the shot, and see restricted airspace as ceilings you can fly right up to. Twin sticks, a live HUD with altitude, heading, speed, and wind, all tuned to your aircraft's real specs from the drone catalog. NO-FLY ZONE MAP Controlled airspace, prohibited zones, stadium TFRs, and National Park Service lands drawn as real shapes over the map instead of a list of warnings. LAANC grid cells float at their true ceiling altitude, so a 400 ft limit becomes something you can see. Tap any zone for its name, ceiling, and authorization detail, and watch the verdict update as you move the pin. BEST SPOTS, BEST TIME Pin a point, set a radius, and let AI Scout analyze the whole area. It scores candidate launch spots against airspace, weather, ground clearance, and nearby scenery, then ranks the best ones for you. Every spot comes with a real photo, its authorization status, its altitude ceiling, and the time window when conditions are actually good: wind, gusts, visibility, precipitation, cloud cover, and temperature. Bookmark the ones worth keeping and they wait for you in Saved Spots. BUILT FOR US PILOTS Airspace from FAA data, park no-fly boundaries from the National Park Service, weather from Open-Meteo. Made for recreational and Part 107 pilots who want a quick, reliable read before they launch. IMPORTANT Drone Scout is an informational tool only. It is not an FAA authorization and does not replace LAANC or official airspace guidance. Coverage is limited to the United States. Always confirm current rules and conditions before you fly, and follow all FAA regulations. SUBSCRIPTION The no-fly zone map, point verdicts, and weather are free to use. A subscription unlocks AI Scout and unlimited simulator flights, and every new pilot gets three free simulator launches to try it first. You can view, change, or cancel your subscription at any time from your Apple account settings under Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://www.bronixlabs.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bird Count4 screens
Drone Scout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bird Count at none against Drone Scout's 2. Drone Scout's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 15 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Drone Scout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Bird Count asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bird Count ships an update every 15 months, Drone Scout weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bird Count versus Drone Scout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBird CountDrone Scout
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid BourneScate

In-app purchases

None

Bird Count

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Drone Scout

Subscriptions2
  • Drone Scout Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Drone Scout Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Bird Count free?
Bird Count is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drone Scout free?
Drone Scout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bird Count or Drone Scout have ads?
Neither Bird Count nor Drone Scout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bird Count or Drone Scout?
Bird Count ships an update every 15 months, and Drone Scout weekly. Most recently, Bird Count was updated on October 14, 2026 and Drone Scout on October 3, 2026.

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