Comparison

Ruko Scanner vs Drone Scanner (gen.2)

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

Head to head
About

Ruko Scanner

This utility app allows users to read and edit information from Ruko external Remote ID modules. It supports searching for Remote ID signals, binding UAV identity information to an RID account, and resetting binding details. The app also functions as a monitoring tool to view broadcast information from nearby drones and their locations on a map.

Highlights
  • Read and edit Remote ID module information
  • Search for Remote ID signals
  • Bind UAV identity to RID account
  • Reset module account binding
  • Monitor drone broadcast information
  • View drone and map locations
Features
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This APP is used for reading and editing Ruko external Remote lD module information 1. It can support to automatically search the Remote lD signal, load device UAV identity information and bind to the RID account. 2. You can use it to reset the Remote lD module account binding information. 3. It can be used as a monitoring tool APP to check the broadcast information of the Remote lD module and the flying drones around it. 4. You can browse the detailed map location and drone location through this APP.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Ruko Scanner3 screens
Drone Scanner (gen.2)3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ruko Scanner at 3.3 against Drone Scanner (gen.2)'s 1.0. Ruko Scanner also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). Drone Scanner (gen.2)'s advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 17%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ruko Scanner holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruko Scanner has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Ruko Scanner'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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ruko Scanner ships an update fortnightly, Drone Scanner (gen.2) every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ruko Scanner versus Drone Scanner (gen.2): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuko ScannerDrone Scanner (gen.2)
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB52 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Ruike Innovation Technology Co., LtdDronetag s.r.o.

Customer experience

Ruko Scanner

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral28.6%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative50.0%

Drone Scanner (gen.2)

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ruko Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

Drone Scanner (gen.2)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ruko Scanner free?
Ruko Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drone Scanner (gen.2) free?
Drone Scanner (gen.2) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ruko Scanner or Drone Scanner (gen.2)?
Ruko Scanner is rated higher. Ruko Scanner averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Drone Scanner (gen.2) averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ruko Scanner or Drone Scanner (gen.2) have ads?
Neither Ruko Scanner nor Drone Scanner (gen.2) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ruko Scanner or Drone Scanner (gen.2)?
Ruko Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and Drone Scanner (gen.2) every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ruko Scanner was updated on June 6, 2026 and Drone Scanner (gen.2) on July 6, 2026.

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