Comparison

ANRA QGroundControl vs Drone Manager

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

Head to head
About

ANRA QGroundControl

Features
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ANRA QGroundControl app provides a convenient way to plan missions for drones and see the airspace information. There are two mission profiles (Line String & Polygrid) which help pilots to create flights for any situation ranging from Ground surveys. Currently supports connecting to Drones and flight planning for these drone.

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Drone Manager

Features
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A 30-second safety check before you fly β€” Drone Manager "Can I fly here today?" Check airspace, NOTAMs, weather, and authorization needs on one screen. A preflight safety app that's simple enough for first-time pilots. β–  AI Flight Verdict β€’ AI analysis based on your current GPS location β€’ Fly / Caution / Do-Not-Fly at a glance β€’ Flags when authorization (LAANC) or a permit is needed β€’ Tailored to your specific drone model β€’ 3 free analyses per day β–  Airspace + NOTAMs β€’ United States: live FAA airspace data β€’ Controlled airspace, restricted & prohibited zones, class boundaries β€’ Real-time NOTAMs β€” including temporary flight restrictions β€’ Airport proximity, altitude ceilings, and advisory areas β€’ Korea (V-World) and Japan airspace auto-detected by GPS β–  Live Weather + Gust Alerts β€’ Wind speed, direction, visibility, and clouds in real time β€’ Automatic alert when gusts get risky β€’ Flight forecast so you can plan ahead β–  Shot Guide β€’ ND filter preview β€” compare before/after on a photo β€’ ND / CPL filter recommendations by drone and conditions β€’ Golden-hour timing β–  Flight Log β€’ Quick logging (location, drone, weather, notes) β€’ Track drone, battery, and propeller lifespan β–  Made for β€’ Pilots who need to check airspace & NOTAMs before flying β€’ Every drone β€” DJI, Autel, FPV, and more β€’ Beginners figuring out where it's legal to fly β€’ Aerial photography enthusiasts β–  Highlights β€’ Dark mode β€’ English, Korean, Japanese β€’ Imperial / Metric units β€’ Core features free β–  Disclaimer Drone Manager is a preflight reference and decision-support tool. It does not replace official FAA services or authorization systems (e.g., LAANC / B4UFLY). Airspace, NOTAM, and weather data are for reference only β€” always confirm actual authorization and permits with the relevant authority (FAA) before flying. Final responsibility for the flight rests with the pilot.

Screenshots

ANRA QGroundControl4 screens
Drone Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ANRA QGroundControl at none against Drone Manager's shown. Drone Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ANRA QGroundControl ships an update every 4 months, Drone Manager every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ANRA QGroundControl versus Drone Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterANRA QGroundControlDrone Manager
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size84 MB33 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperANRA Technologieschang hun song

In-app purchases

None

ANRA QGroundControl

No in-app purchases

None

Drone Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ANRA QGroundControl free?
ANRA QGroundControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drone Manager free?
Drone Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ANRA QGroundControl or Drone Manager have ads?
Drone Manager shows ads; ANRA QGroundControl does not.
Which is updated more often, ANRA QGroundControl or Drone Manager?
ANRA QGroundControl ships an update every 4 months, and Drone Manager every 3 days. Most recently, ANRA QGroundControl was updated on November 8, 2026 and Drone Manager on November 5, 2026.

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