Comparison

DroneTower vs Droniq TraX

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

Head to head
About

DroneTower

This app provides quick access to essential drone operation functionalities. Users can create check-ins, review conditions, and access location data. It helps determine the legality of operations based on parameters like UAV weight and flight height.

Highlights
  • Create check-ins
  • Check and edit conditions
  • Access location data
  • Determine operation legality
  • UAV parameter input
  • Flight legality indicators
Features
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Over the years, we have gathered experience in creating and developing UAV systems, and we believe that the application is a response to the needs of the constantly growing drone market in Poland. In the application, you have quick access to the most important functionalities from the main screen - create check-in, checking and editing conditions, familiarize with location data. The possibility of conducting an operation and its legality depends on the parameters chosen by you - UAV weight, flight height, flight area, categories and subcategories of flights and flight time. Based on selected parameters, the application will notify you about the possibility of operations based on four indicators. In order to use the application, you must have an account created on the https://utm.pansa.pl/ website. In order to use the application, you must have an account created on the https://utm.pansa.pl/ website.

About

Droniq TraX

This drone application enhances flight safety and convenience for remote pilots. It features an improved map display for identifying safe flying zones and a new drawing tool for planning custom flight routes. The app also offers easier validation of flight compliance with regulations and more detailed information on geozones.

Highlights
  • Improved map display for safe flying zones
  • Easier flight validation against regulations
  • New drawing tool for custom route planning
  • Detailed geozone information
  • Legally compliant flight guidance
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TraX is the drone app for anyone who wants to safely plan drone flights, quickly validate them, and conduct them with greater visibility in the airspace. As the successor to Droniq Maps, TraX shows you where you are allowed to fly, what restrictions apply, and what is currently happening in the airspace around your flight. More safety, visibility, and orientation for your flight: Fly now Make your active flight area visible to other airspace users. This improves your situational awareness in the airspace and increases the safety of your flight. Validation Quickly check whether a drone flight is possible at your location and what regulations apply. You’ll receive relevant restrictions and information in clear language directly on your device. Warnings and Alerts* Respond early to relevant developments in the airspace. You’ll receive notifications in case of unexpected intrusions into your monitored airspace. Additional features for your daily flying routine • Live air situation* for a better overview of airspace in real time • Weather for better flight decisions • Flight log for easy documentation • Geozones, active flight zones, and model airfields directly on the map • Map and real-time overlays • Target tracking* • KML import* and other features Our subscription plans at a glance • TraX – free to use Airspace check, “Fly Now,” weather data, and flight log for easy preparation of your drone flights. • TraX Plus – 30-day free trial Live air situation, alerts, and target tracking for better situational awareness during operations. Then €5.99 per month or €3.49 per month with an annual subscription. • TraX Pro Larger traffic radius up to 60 km, enhanced incursion warnings, KML import, and real-time overlays for professional drone operations. For €59.99 per month or €39.99 per month with an annual subscription. Download TraX, the drone app for Germany, now and fly drones more safely with greater visibility, validation, and alerts. * Available with the paid TraX Plus and TraX Pro subscription plans. Privacy: https://droniq.de/en/datenschutz Terms of Use (EULA): https://droniq.de/en/agb/?#nutzungsbedingungen-trax-b2c

Screenshots

DroneTower4 screens
Droniq TraX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DroneTower at 100% against Droniq TraX's 22%. DroneTower also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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

DroneTower ships an update every 5 weeks, Droniq TraX monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DroneTower versus Droniq TraX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroneTowerDroniq TraX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better21.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.5 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPolish Air Navigation Services AgencyDroniq GmbH

Customer experience

DroneTower

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Droniq TraX

Written reviews69 reviews
Positive21.7%
Neutral14.5%
Negative63.8%

Bugs and requests

DroneTower

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Droniq TraX

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • App crashes constantly.
  • Maps/data fail to load.
  • Registration/login process fails.
  • Cannot create or delete organizations.
  • Confirmation emails missing links.
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  • App not starting on older iOS versions.
  • Flight zones not displayed correctly.
  • Text unreadable.
  • App closes immediately after opening/logging in.
  • Search function unreliable.
  • Button 'Register' hidden by keyboard.
  • Login issues with Operator ID.
  • App not starting at current location.
  • NOTAMs not viewable within the app.
  • Login credentials reset issues.
  • Unreliable login via iPhone.
  • Registration requires organization creation.
  • App closes when zooming.
  • Cannot find locations.
  • Restrictions not shown despite connection.
  • Server errors.

Requested features

14 requests
  • Display content of NOTAMs.
  • Show AIS data for manned aircraft with alerts.
  • Allow users to acknowledge and dismiss recurring NOTAMs.
  • Integrate transponder signals from manned aviation.
  • Allow users to mark points of interest for flight planning.
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  • Return to previous intuitive map interaction (e.g., drawing lines).
  • Provide clearer explanations for flight restrictions.
  • Offer a separate function for route planning.
  • Improve display of flight zones for better overview.
  • Allow users to manage their drone class settings without login.
  • Make registration and login simpler and more reliable.
  • Option to use app without mandatory organization creation.
  • Display flight zones more clearly, not just on zoom.
  • Show exact radius for drawn zones.

In-app purchases

None

DroneTower

No in-app purchases

None

Droniq TraX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DroneTower free?
DroneTower is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Droniq TraX free?
Droniq TraX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DroneTower or Droniq TraX have ads?
Neither DroneTower nor Droniq TraX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DroneTower or Droniq TraX?
DroneTower ships an update every 5 weeks, and Droniq TraX monthly. Most recently, DroneTower was updated on September 23, 2026 and Droniq TraX on September 24, 2026.

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