Comparison

Drone Scanner (gen.2) vs Ruko GIM

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

Head to head
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.

About

Ruko GIM

Control intelligent drones with GPS and visual tracking. Offers stable flight, smart features like active tracking and waypoint planning, and advanced camera modes for photos and videos. Experience flight and capture stunning aerial views.

Highlights
  • GPS and visual tracking
  • Active tracking and orbit mode
  • Waypoint planning
  • Dynamic return-to-home
  • Gesture-controlled capture
  • Advanced shooting modes (panorama, time-lapse, slow motion)
  • Image setting fine-tuning
Features
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Ruko GIM is designed for intelligent drones with GPS and advanced visual tracking capabilities. It provides a stable, intuitive platform for comprehensive flight control and smart features like active tracking, orbit mode, waypoint planning, and dynamic return-to-home updates. Gesture-controlled photo and video capture are supported, along with advanced shooting modes including panorama, time-lapse, and slow motion. Users can also fine-tune image settings for greater creative control. Enjoy the freedom and excitement of flight, and experience the world from a whole new perspective.

Screenshots

Drone Scanner (gen.2)3 screens
Ruko GIM2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ruko GIM at 5.0 against Drone Scanner (gen.2)'s 1.9. Ruko GIM also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Drone Scanner (gen.2)'s advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Ruko GIM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drone Scanner (gen.2) has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drone Scanner (gen.2) ships an update every 5 weeks, Ruko GIM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Drone Scanner (gen.2) versus Ruko GIM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrone Scanner (gen.2)Ruko GIM
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (11 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB210 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDronetagShenzhen Ruike Innovation Technology

Customer experience

Drone Scanner (gen.2)

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

Ruko GIM

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Drone Scanner (gen.2)

No in-app purchases

None

Ruko GIM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drone Scanner (gen.2) free?
Drone Scanner (gen.2) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ruko GIM free?
Ruko GIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Drone Scanner (gen.2) or Ruko GIM?
Ruko GIM is rated higher. Drone Scanner (gen.2) averages 1.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Ruko GIM averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Drone Scanner (gen.2) or Ruko GIM have ads?
Neither Drone Scanner (gen.2) nor Ruko GIM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drone Scanner (gen.2) or Ruko GIM?
Drone Scanner (gen.2) ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ruko GIM every 3 weeks. Most recently, Drone Scanner (gen.2) was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ruko GIM on October 16, 2026.

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