Comparison

FPV Scanner vs Sovatun

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

Head to head
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

About

Sovatun

Features
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Sovatun uses Sign in with Apple for account access and StoreKit auto-renewable subscriptions for premium tunnel access. For Guideline 3.1.2(c), the app includes the required subscription information on the Plans screen: - subscription product title - subscription duration - localized App Store price - auto-renewal disclosure - Restore Purchases - Manage Subscription - Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA) - Privacy Policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.sovatun.com/private.html Test path: 1. Launch the app. 2. Sign in with Apple. 3. Open the Subscription / Plans tab. 4. Review the available subscription products and legal links. 5. Use Restore Purchases or Manage Subscription if needed. The app does not collect payment card details. Payments are processed by Apple. The app/backend only processes subscription status and StoreKit transaction information needed to verify purchases and provide the purchased entitlement.

Screenshots

FPV Scanner4 screens
Sovatun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FPV Scanner at none against Sovatun's 2. Sovatun's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Sovatun sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FPV Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FPV Scanner ships an update every 7 months, Sovatun every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
FPV Scanner versus Sovatun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFPV ScannerSovatun
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard AmissFRIDAY ZETA LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

FPV Scanner

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sovatun

Subscriptions2
  • Basic Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is FPV Scanner free?
FPV Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sovatun free?
Sovatun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FPV Scanner or Sovatun have ads?
Neither FPV Scanner nor Sovatun shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FPV Scanner or Sovatun?
FPV Scanner ships an update every 7 months, and Sovatun every 2 days. Most recently, FPV Scanner was updated on September 30, 2026 and Sovatun on October 6, 2026.

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