Comparison

Gargoyle Sentinel vs Dronelytics AirCheck

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

Dronelytics AirCheck

Instantly check airspace status for drone flights with live FAA data. Get GO, CAUTION, or NO-GO status, LAANC grid overlays, and alerts for TFRs, NOTAMs, and controlled airspace. Save favorite locations for quick checks.

Highlights
  • Instant airspace status (GO, CAUTION, NO-GO)
  • Live FAA airspace data
  • LAANC grid overlay with ceiling limits
  • Controlled airspace and TFR alerts
  • NOTAM and airport proximity warnings
  • Save favorite flight locations
  • Mapbox map views (dark, light, satellite)
Features
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Every drone pilot knows the moment: you arrive at a location, props ready, and wonder - can I actually fly here? Dronelytics Preflight answers that question instantly. Tap anywhere on the map and get a clear GO, CAUTION, or NO-GO status backed by live FAA airspace data. No guesswork. No regulatory confusion. Just a straight answer before you launch. WHAT YOU GET Instant airspace status - GO, CAUTION, or NO-GO for any location in the US LAANC grid overlay - see ceiling limits by zone, color-coded from 0 ft (no fly) to 400 ft Controlled airspace alerts - Class B, C, D, and E boundaries with authorization requirements TFR monitoring - active and nearby Temporary Flight Restrictions NOTAM alerts - relevant notices affecting your flight area Airport proximity warnings - nearby airports with distance and bearing Mode C veil detection - know when you're inside transponder-required airspace Stadium and special use airspace alerts FRIA site locations for recreational flyers Military training route awareness National security restriction zones BUILT FOR DRONE PILOTS This is not a general aviation app adapted for drones. Preflight was built from the ground up for Part 107 and recreational UAS pilots. Every feature answers one question: is it safe and legal to fly here? The airspace briefing breaks down exactly what restrictions apply, why they matter, and what authorization you need. No aviation jargon without context. SAVE YOUR SPOTS Found a great location? Save it as a favorite with coordinates and last-known airspace status. Check conditions again before your next visit with one tap. MAP FEATURES Mapbox-powered dark, light, and satellite views Adjustable query radius (1-50 nm) Aviation and metric unit systems LAANC ceiling legend overlay Search any location by name DATA YOU CAN TRUST Preflight queries live FAA airspace data including LAANC grids, TFRs, NOTAMs, controlled airspace boundaries, and special use areas. Every briefing shows the exact query time and coordinates. Important: Dronelytics Preflight is an informational tool. Always verify with official FAA sources before flight.

Screenshots

Gargoyle Sentinel4 screens
Dronelytics AirCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dronelytics AirCheck at daily against Gargoyle Sentinel's every 3 months. Gargoyle Sentinel's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). 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 Dronelytics AirCheck. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gargoyle Sentinel ships an update every 3 months, Dronelytics AirCheck daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Gargoyle Sentinel versus Dronelytics AirCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGargoyle SentinelDronelytics AirCheck
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGargoyle SystemsRandom Noise Studios

In-app purchases

None

Gargoyle Sentinel

No in-app purchases

None

Dronelytics AirCheck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gargoyle Sentinel free?
Gargoyle Sentinel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dronelytics AirCheck free?
Dronelytics AirCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gargoyle Sentinel or Dronelytics AirCheck?
Gargoyle Sentinel and Dronelytics AirCheck are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Gargoyle Sentinel or Dronelytics AirCheck have ads?
Neither Gargoyle Sentinel nor Dronelytics AirCheck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gargoyle Sentinel or Dronelytics AirCheck?
Gargoyle Sentinel ships an update every 3 months, and Dronelytics AirCheck daily. Most recently, Gargoyle Sentinel was updated on October 30, 2026 and Dronelytics AirCheck on October 31, 2026.

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