Comparison

Drone Scanner (gen.2) vs Ari Sentinel

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

Ari Sentinel

Monitor live camera feeds, detect tailgating incidents with video evidence, and track facility access in real time. This AI-powered system provides managers with immediate visibility into building entries. Confirm or dismiss flagged events and export logs for comprehensive security management.

Highlights
  • Live camera feed monitoring
  • AI-powered tailgate detection
  • Real-time check-in tracking
  • Event confirmation/dismissal
  • CSV log export
  • Multi-facility management
  • Secure login with access control
Features
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Ari Sentinel is an AI-powered security monitoring system built by Xeris Technologies. Managers can monitor live camera feeds, review tailgating events with video evidence, and track facility access in real time — all from their iPhone. Features: - Live camera feeds from your facility - AI-powered tailgate detection with 10-second video clips - Real-time check-in tracking with barcode correlation - Confirm or dismiss flagged events with one tap - Export tailgate logs and confirmed incidents as CSV - Multi-facility support — manage multiple locations from one app - Secure login with per-facility access control Designed for gym owners, facility managers, and security teams who need real-time visibility into who's entering their building and when. Powered by the Xeris World Model — a compact AI that reasons about physical space in real time.

Screenshots

Drone Scanner (gen.2)3 screens
Ari Sentinel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ari Sentinel at 5.0 against Drone Scanner (gen.2)'s 1.9. Drone Scanner (gen.2)'s advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.5). 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

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

Ari Sentinel 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Drone Scanner (gen.2) versus Ari Sentinel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrone Scanner (gen.2)Ari Sentinel
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (11 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDronetagZachary Winkle

In-app purchases

None

Drone Scanner (gen.2)

No in-app purchases

None

Ari Sentinel

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 Ari Sentinel free?
Ari Sentinel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Drone Scanner (gen.2) or Ari Sentinel?
Ari Sentinel is rated higher. Drone Scanner (gen.2) averages 1.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Ari Sentinel averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Drone Scanner (gen.2) or Ari Sentinel have ads?
Neither Drone Scanner (gen.2) nor Ari Sentinel shows ads.

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