Comparison

NM Assistant vs Ruko Scanner

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

Head to head
About

NM Assistant

Configure and adjust flight parameters for NAZA-M drones in real-time using your iOS device. Offers remote adjustment of gain values for enhanced stability and seamless cloud backup of settings. Eliminates the need for a laptop, drivers, or data cables.

Highlights
  • Remote Parameter Adjustment
  • Real-time flight data display
  • Cloud backup and restore
  • No laptop or drivers needed
  • Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
  • Import/Export parameters
Features
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The "NM" Assistant Software is aimed at assisting the parameters configuration of NAZA-M. In addition to the accurate real-time flight data display, there is also another new feature - "Remote Parameter Adjustment".You only need an IOS equipment that supports Bluetooth 4.0 (such as: iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPod touch 5, iPad mini, iPad 3/4,). During the flight, you can adjust the gain value of the aircraft any time to make it more stable. At the same time, it supports data import and export and will backup in to the Clouds Server. It gives a seamless switching and will automatically save your data. Features: - No need of a laptop computer - No need of drivers - No need of data line - It supports Remote Parameter Adjustment - It uses Bluetooth 4.0 technology (Bluetooth Low Energy). - Parameters can be automatically synchronized to the Clouds Server and can be restored immediately when you changed your equipment. Functions: - Both Chinese and English versions are available. - Support Remote Parameter Adjustment. - Real-time flight data display. - Basic Settings: Aircraft, Mounting, RC, Gain, Tools-Compass Calibration/IMU Calibration. - Advanced Settings: Motor, F/S, IOC, Gimbal, Voltage. - Import-Export Parameters. - Restore MC default settings.

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.

Screenshots

NM Assistant4 screens
Ruko Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NM Assistant at 3.8 against Ruko Scanner's 3.0. NM Assistant also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 17%) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 13.0). Ruko Scanner's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NM Assistant holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of NM Assistant's written reviews are positive against 17% of Ruko Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NM Assistant ships an update every 2 months, Ruko Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NM Assistant versus Ruko Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNM AssistantRuko Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (13 ratings) — better3.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB52 MB
Age rating+417+
DeveloperDJIShenzhen Ruike Innovation Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

NM Assistant

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative48.0%

Ruko Scanner

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

In-app purchases

None

NM Assistant

No in-app purchases

None

Ruko Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NM Assistant free?
NM Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ruko Scanner free?
Ruko Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NM Assistant or Ruko Scanner?
NM Assistant is rated higher. NM Assistant averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Ruko Scanner averages 3.0 from 8 ratings.
Do NM Assistant or Ruko Scanner have ads?
Neither NM Assistant nor Ruko Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NM Assistant or Ruko Scanner?
NM Assistant ships an update every 2 months, and Ruko Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, NM Assistant was updated on October 7, 2026 and Ruko Scanner on October 13, 2026.

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