Comparison

RID Scanner vs FPV Scanner

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

Head to head
About

RID Scanner

Features
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Accurate Detection: Based on WiFi Remote ID technology, it can quickly and accurately detect surrounding drones equipped with Remote ID function. Bluetooth Connection: Connect to professional detection devices via Bluetooth to enhance detection distance and sensitivity. Real-time monitoring: Real-time display of detected drone information, including location, speed, return point, altitude and more. Privacy Protection: Effectively identify potential privacy risks and protect your personal space. Security Alert: Detect abnormal drone activities in time to enhance security prevention capability. Easy to operate: Friendly interface, easy to operate, no need for specialized knowledge to use.

About

FPV Scanner

Features
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FPV Scanner pairs with the FPV Scanner Module over Bluetooth® to scan the 5.8 GHz FPV spectrum. Choose your FPV equipment (DJI, Walksnail, HDZero, Analog, etc) and watch real time scanning of 5.8 Ghz frequencies, with your channels overlaid. Advanced analytics tell you if a channel is triggered by FPV equipment, so you can see which channels are being used (with historical timeline), and which are open. Label channels with pilot names so you know what your friends are using. Optionally have your device notify you as channels are triggered and available. The module keeps track of the history data, so you can turn on and off the phone or app and still see the last 10 minutes of activity. Key features - Real-time 5.8 GHz scan with per-channel RSSI bars - 10 minute channel history to catch brief activity spikes - Channel activity alerts (optional notifications) - Module management with quick reconnect - OTA firmware updates via your Wi-Fi credentials Requirements - FPV.Scanner.Module hardware: bit.ly/FPVScanner - Bluetooth® enabled on your iPhone/iPad

Screenshots

RID Scanner4 screens
FPV Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RID Scanner at every 9 days against FPV Scanner's every 7 months. FPV Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RID Scanner ships an update every 9 days, FPV Scanner every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
RID Scanner versus FPV Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRID ScannerFPV Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChangsha Raspberry Information Technology Limited Co., Ltd.Richard Amiss

In-app purchases

None

RID Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

FPV Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RID Scanner free?
RID Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FPV Scanner free?
FPV Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RID Scanner or FPV Scanner have ads?
Neither RID Scanner nor FPV Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RID Scanner or FPV Scanner?
RID Scanner ships an update every 9 days, and FPV Scanner every 7 months. Most recently, RID Scanner was updated on September 20, 2026 and FPV Scanner on July 28, 2026.

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