Drone Tracking vs Drone Scanner (gen.2)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Drone Tracking
This application provides information for drones and aids in the use of broadcast modules. It guides users through FAA registration, helps locate lost drones, and allows checking broadcast data.
- FAA compliance registration guidance
- Drone location tracking
- Broadcast data monitoring
- Lost drone finder
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This APP broadcasts information for drones and serves as a tool for the use of the broadcast module. 1. Follow the navigation to the FAA website for compliance registration. 2. Check the drone location and find it if it is lost. 3. Check the broadcast data.
Drone Scanner (gen.2)
Transform your iPhone into a real-time drone detection tool. See nearby drones, monitor their activity, and gain visibility into the skies. Enhance detection range with an optional dedicated hardware detector.
- Real-time drone detection
- Monitor drone activity
- Display pilot location
- Map and list view
- Supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi scanning
- Compatible with Remote ID regulations
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Drone Scanner by Dronetag transforms your iPhone into a real-time drone detection tool, allowing you to see what’s flying nearby, monitor drone activity, and gain visibility into the skies from your pocket. You can scan drones using your mobile device or connect to a Dronetag RIDER, our dedicated drone detector with significantly greater range. RIDER can detect drones up to 5 km (3 mi) away with its default antenna and up to 10 km (6 mi) with a directional antenna. New in the next-generation Drone Scanner: - A completely redesigned interface and an intuitive scans list - Recent scans are stored locally on your phone and can be exported to open formats - Scan using Dronetag RIDER for enhanced range and Wi-Fi scanning support on iPhones Core Features: - Detect drones using Bluetooth 4, Bluetooth 5, Wi-Fi Beacon, and Wi-Fi NAN - Display pilot location (if available) - Monitor height, direction, and operation type - Browse nearby drones on a map or in list view - Compatible with EU, US, and Japanese Remote ID regulations - Developed by Dronetag, a global leader in drone Remote ID solutions Feature availability depends on your device and OS limitations. iOS restricts access to certain Wi-Fi channels - only Bluetooth-based scanning may work. If you're using Drone Scanner on an iOS device, some drones that transmit their identification data via Wi-Fi may not be visible to you. This is a system-level restriction, not a bug in the app. How It Works: Remote ID is a feature that transmits identification and flight data from drones using wireless signals like Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Manufacturers implement this in different ways, using various technologies. Drone Scanner captures these signals using your phone’s built-in hardware - or via the Dronetag RIDER for extended detection range and higher reliability.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Drone Scanner (gen.2) at 25% against Drone Tracking's 0%. Drone Tracking's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Drone Tracking ships an update every 2 weeks, Drone Scanner (gen.2) every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Drone Tracking | Drone Scanner (gen.2) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zhuhai Baize Innovation Technology Co., Ltd | Dronetag s.r.o. |
Customer experience
Drone Tracking
Drone Scanner (gen.2)
In-app purchases
Drone Tracking
No in-app purchases
Drone Scanner (gen.2)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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