Comparison

Gargoyle Sentinel vs DroneDAA by uAvionix

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

Head to head
About

Gargoyle Sentinel

Monitor low-altitude airspace for drone activity in real-time. Receive smart notifications for unauthorized drones and view coverage zones on an interactive map. This app helps build the next layer of infrastructure for secure aerial travel.

Highlights
  • Live drone detection
  • Smart notifications for drone entry
  • Interactive map of coverage and nodes
  • Decentralized, community-driven network
  • Secure data for monitoring threats and infrastructure
Features
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Sentinel by Gargoyle Systems is your window into the low-altitude skies. Built for homeowners, enterprises, and security providers, Sentinel connects to the Gargoyle rooftop node network to deliver real-time insights, alerts, and data on drone activity in your area. Features: • Live Drone Detection: See drone activity around your location in real time. • Smart Notifications: Get alerts when drones enter your monitored airspace. • Interactive Map: View coverage zones and nearby Gargoyle nodes. • Decentralized Network: Powered by Gargoyle’s rooftop hardware and blockchain incentives, providing privacy-first, community-driven coverage. • Secure Data Layer: Monitor not just threats, but also emerging aerial infrastructure like deliveries and autonomous flight paths. With Sentinel, you’re not just observing the skies you’re helping build the next layer of infrastructure for secure, scalable, and autonomous air travel.

About

DroneDAA by uAvionix

Provides real-time situational awareness for drone and manned aircraft operators. Detects nearby drones via Bluetooth and displays manned aircraft traffic with an ADS-B receiver. Includes FAA airspace data, proximity alerts, and weather information.

Highlights
  • Live drone detection via Bluetooth
  • Live manned aircraft traffic display (ADS-B)
  • FAA airspace boundary overlays
  • Configurable proximity alerts
  • Integrated weather information
  • Offline map and data capabilities
Features
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DroneDAA gives drone operators, pilots, and airspace safety professionals real-time situational awareness — right from their iPhone or iPad. Live Drone Detection DroneDAA picks up FAA Remote ID broadcasts from nearby drones using Bluetooth, displaying each drone's position, altitude, speed, heading, and operator location on the map in real time. No internet required for local detection. Live Aircraft Traffic Connect to a portable ADS-B receiver to see manned aircraft positions, callsigns, altitudes, and velocities — the same data used by professional ground stations. FAA Airspace Layers Display Class B, C, D, and E airspace boundaries, TFRs, restricted and prohibited areas, and obstructions directly on the map. Know your airspace at a glance. Proximity Alerts Configurable caution and warning rings notify you when aircraft or drones enter your defined range and altitude thresholds. Alerts escalate with audio tones and haptic feedback so you never miss a conflict. skyAlert Integration Connected to a uAvionix skyAlert? Sync your alert thresholds, adjust traffic alarm range, altitude, volume, and LED brightness — all from within the app. Aviation-Grade Map Built on Apple MapKit with satellite and hybrid views. Range rings, velocity vectors, and operator position lines give you full situational context at a glance. Weather Current conditions, wind, visibility, and minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts powered by Apple WeatherKit. Weather alerts keep you informed of changing conditions. Offline Capable Download topo map tiles and FAA airspace data for your area. Remote ID scanning works entirely via Bluetooth with no internet connection required. Built for the Field Dark theme optimized for outdoor use. Designed for drone pilots, manned aircraft pilots, airport operations, and airspace safety professionals. Terms Use of this app is subject to the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeveula/ Note: ADS-B traffic requires a compatible GDL-90 receiver (such as a uAvionix skyAlert, Stratux, SkyEcho, or similar). Remote ID detection requires iOS 15+ and Bluetooth.

Screenshots

Gargoyle Sentinel4 screens
DroneDAA by uAvionix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DroneDAA by uAvionix at monthly against Gargoyle Sentinel's every 3 months. On price, rating, ratings volume 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Gargoyle Sentinel against 5.0 for DroneDAA by uAvionix. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gargoyle Sentinel ships an update every 3 months, DroneDAA by uAvionix monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Gargoyle Sentinel versus DroneDAA by uAvionix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGargoyle SentinelDroneDAA by uAvionix
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGargoyle SystemsCAVU Consulting LLC

Customer experience

Gargoyle Sentinel

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

DroneDAA by uAvionix

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Gargoyle Sentinel

No in-app purchases

None

DroneDAA by uAvionix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gargoyle Sentinel free?
Gargoyle Sentinel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DroneDAA by uAvionix free?
DroneDAA by uAvionix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gargoyle Sentinel or DroneDAA by uAvionix?
Gargoyle Sentinel and DroneDAA by uAvionix are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Gargoyle Sentinel or DroneDAA by uAvionix have ads?
Neither Gargoyle Sentinel nor DroneDAA by uAvionix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gargoyle Sentinel or DroneDAA by uAvionix?
Gargoyle Sentinel ships an update every 3 months, and DroneDAA by uAvionix monthly. Most recently, Gargoyle Sentinel was updated on October 30, 2026 and DroneDAA by uAvionix on October 8, 2026.

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