FlyGuys Capture vs Drone Scanner (gen.2)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FlyGuys Capture
Manage drone missions efficiently with instant alerts and on-the-go access to mission details. Update your profile and equipment to streamline your workflow and secure more opportunities.
- Instant mission alerts
- One-tap interest in missions
- On-the-go mission details
- Profile and equipment management
- User-friendly interface
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FlyGuys Capture is the intelligent platform powering reality data collection from request to delivery. Built by FlyGuys, Capture streamlines every step of the reality data workflow, connecting customers, project managers, and nationwide data capture professionals in one seamless experience. Whether you're managing a single project or coordinating thousands of locations, Capture provides the visibility, communication, and tools needed to keep projects moving. With real-time project updates, integrated workflows, and streamlined collaboration, Capture helps teams collect, manage, and deliver reality data faster and more efficiently, all while backed by FlyGuys' white-glove service. Key Features: - View and manage reality data projects in one place - Track project progress with real-time status updates - Receive notifications and communicate throughout the project lifecycle - Access project details, deliverables, and documentation - Streamline collaboration between teams and field professionals - Built to integrate seamlessly into your existing workflow - Capture is continuously evolving with new features and integrations designed to help organizations scale reality data collection with confidence.
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: FlyGuys Capture at 2.5 against Drone Scanner (gen.2)'s 1.9. Drone Scanner (gen.2)'s advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FlyGuys Capture holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of FlyGuys Capture's written reviews are positive against 25% of Drone Scanner (gen.2)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
FlyGuys Capture ships an update monthly, Drone Scanner (gen.2) every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | FlyGuys Capture | Drone Scanner (gen.2) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (4 ratings) — better | 1.9 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FlyGuys | Dronetag |
Customer experience
FlyGuys Capture
Drone Scanner (gen.2)
In-app purchases
FlyGuys Capture
No in-app purchases
Drone Scanner (gen.2)
No in-app purchases
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