Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • First-person view (FPV) flying
  • Real-time flight parameters
  • 14MP still photos, 1080p video
  • Camera tilt control
  • Location locked on radar
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

DJI VISION4 screens
Drone Scanner (gen.2)3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DJI VISION versus Drone Scanner (gen.2): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJI VISIONDrone Scanner (gen.2)
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (277 ratings)1.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.8% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings277 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDJIDronetag

Customer experience

DJI VISION

All ratings276 ratings
Positive16.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative80.4%
Written reviews507 reviews
Positive26.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative66.9%

Drone Scanner (gen.2)

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

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

None

DJI VISION

No in-app purchases

None

Drone Scanner (gen.2)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DJI VISION free?
DJI VISION is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drone Scanner (gen.2) free?
Drone Scanner (gen.2) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DJI VISION or Drone Scanner (gen.2)?
Drone Scanner (gen.2) is rated higher. DJI VISION averages 1.7 out of 5 from 277 ratings, while Drone Scanner (gen.2) averages 1.9 from 11 ratings.
Do DJI VISION or Drone Scanner (gen.2) have ads?
Neither DJI VISION nor Drone Scanner (gen.2) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DJI VISION or Drone Scanner (gen.2)?
DJI VISION ships an update every 5 weeks, and Drone Scanner (gen.2) every 5 weeks. Most recently, DJI VISION was updated on October 29, 2026 and Drone Scanner (gen.2) on October 24, 2026.

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