Ruko Scanner vs Gargoyle Sentinel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Gargoyle Sentinel
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Sentinel by Gargoyle Systems is your window into the low-altitude skies. Built for homeowners, enterprises, and security providers, Sentinel connects to the Gargoyle rooftop node network to deliver real-time insights, alerts, and data on drone activity in your area. Features: • Live Drone Detection: See drone activity around your location in real time. • Smart Notifications: Get alerts when drones enter your monitored airspace. • Interactive Map: View coverage zones and nearby Gargoyle nodes. • Decentralized Network: Powered by Gargoyle’s rooftop hardware and blockchain incentives, providing privacy-first, community-driven coverage. • Secure Data Layer: Monitor not just threats, but also emerging aerial infrastructure like deliveries and autonomous flight paths. With Sentinel, you’re not just observing the skies you’re helping build the next layer of infrastructure for secure, scalable, and autonomous air travel.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Ruko Scanner at none against Gargoyle Sentinel's shown. Ruko Scanner also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, 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.
Ruko Scanner ships an update fortnightly, Gargoyle Sentinel every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ruko Scanner | Gargoyle Sentinel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Ruike Innovation Technology Co., Ltd | Gargoyle Systems, LLC |
In-app purchases
Ruko Scanner
No in-app purchases
Gargoyle Sentinel
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Ruko Scanner free?
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Do Ruko Scanner or Gargoyle Sentinel have ads?
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