Comparison

Ruko Scanner vs ELRS Mobile

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

ELRS Mobile

Features
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ExpressLRS Mobile is the modern, mobile-first companion application for your ExpressLRS ecosystem. Built to simplify the management, configuration, and flashing of ExpressLRS receivers and transmitters, the app allows you to handle everything directly from your phone—no USB cables, no Python environments, and no PC required. Key Features 100% Offline Flashing: Prepare for the field before you leave. Our built-in Firmware Manager allows you to cache complete releases, letting you dynamically assemble and flash firmware targets even in remote locations with zero cellular service. Mobile-First Workflow: Connect directly to your hardware's built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. The app automatically ensures your mobile device stays connected to the ELRS hotspot, even when the OS realizes it lacks internet access. Device Discovery & Configurator: Instantly find your devices via mDNS. View live hardware status, configure PWM pins, adjust Model Match, or access the native ELRS Web UI through an embedded viewer. Smart Hardware Resolution: An intuitive cascading selection system (Device Type -> Vendor -> Frequency ->Target) ensures you always build and flash the correct binary for your specific hardware. Firmware 3.x & 4.x Ready: Full support for the latest ExpressLRS ecosystems. Compatibility Supports a wide range of Wi-Fi capable ExpressLRS hardware, including: RadioMaster: Nomad, Pocket, XR1/XR4 Dual Band, and more. BETAFPV: SuperP, Nano, and Micro series. HappyModel: EP / EP Dual and specialized targets. Platform Support: ESP8285, ESP32, ESP32-C3, and ESP32-S3 targets. Community & Support ExpressLRS Mobile is an independent, community-driven tool. We are active on the official ExpressLRS Discord and maintain an open-source repository on GitHub for bug reports and feature requests. Note: This is an independent tool and is not officially affiliated with ExpressLRS LLC. "ExpressLRS" is a trademark of ExpressLRS LLC.

Screenshots

Ruko Scanner3 screens
ELRS Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ruko Scanner at 13.0 against ELRS Mobile's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ruko Scanner ships an update fortnightly, ELRS Mobile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ruko Scanner versus ELRS Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuko ScannerELRS Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Ruike Innovation Technology Co., LtdWeston Hinton

In-app purchases

None

Ruko Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

ELRS Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ruko Scanner free?
Ruko Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ELRS Mobile free?
ELRS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ruko Scanner or ELRS Mobile have ads?
Neither Ruko Scanner nor ELRS Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ruko Scanner or ELRS Mobile?
Ruko Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and ELRS Mobile every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ruko Scanner was updated on October 13, 2026 and ELRS Mobile on October 8, 2026.

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