DJI VISION vs Drone Scanner (gen.2)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DJI VISION
Control a flying camera platform remotely with your mobile device. Capture stunning aerial photos and videos with real-time preview and camera tilt control. Offers an exceptional flight experience with stable flight and long-range connectivity.
- Remote camera control
- First-person view (FPV) flying
- Real-time flight parameters
- 14MP still photos, 1080p video
- Camera tilt control
- Location locked on radar
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The Future of Possible -------------------------------------------- DJI is dedicated to offering everyone a flying camera platform and taking photography to new heights. The DJI VISION App is associated with the PHANTOM 2 VISION. It allows full remote camera control through a mobile device. This App is only for the operation of the PHANTOM 2 VISION. PHANTOM 2 VISION -- Your Flying Camera - Long Flight Times - Extremely Stable Flying - More Convenient User Experience EXCEPTIONAL FLIGHT EXPERIENCE - First Person View Flying (FPV) - Long Wi-Fi Connection Range with Wi-Fi Range Extender (300M) - Real-Time Flight Parameters On Screen Display (OSD) - Location Locked on Radar HIGH PERFORMANCE CAMERA - 14MP Still Photos, 1080p30/60i Full HD Video - Up to FOV 140°Lens, f/2.8 - Real-Time Camera Preview on Mobile Devices - Remote Camera Operation Controlled by Mobile Devices UNPRECEDENTED PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE - Camera Tilt Control - Pitch-and-Yaw Axis SHARING - Share Your Moments With Your Friends
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 ratings volume: DJI VISION at 277 against Drone Scanner (gen.2)'s 11. DJI VISION also leads on iOS requirement (6.1 vs 15.6). Drone Scanner (gen.2)'s advantage is rating (1.9 vs 1.7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 Scanner (gen.2) holds the better App Store score, 1.9 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJI VISION has 277 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of DJI VISION's written reviews are positive against 25% of Drone Scanner (gen.2)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DJI VISION | Drone Scanner (gen.2) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (277 ratings) | 1.9 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.8% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 277 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DJI | Dronetag |
Customer experience
DJI VISION
Drone Scanner (gen.2)
Bugs and requests
DJI VISION
Reported bugs
3 issues- Live video feed not working
- App unable to connect to drone
- Phantom 2 Vision becoming unusable after updates
Requested features
4 requests- Update app to support newer iOS versions
- Add iPad compatibility
- Improve user interface and responsiveness
- Provide better customer support and firmware updates
Drone Scanner (gen.2)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DJI VISION
No in-app purchases
Drone Scanner (gen.2)
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DJI VISION free?
Is Drone Scanner (gen.2) free?
Which has better reviews, DJI VISION or Drone Scanner (gen.2)?
Do DJI VISION or Drone Scanner (gen.2) have ads?
Which is updated more often, DJI VISION or Drone Scanner (gen.2)?
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