FPV Scanner vs Sovatun
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FPV Scanner
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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
Sovatun
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | FPV Scanner | Sovatun |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Richard Amiss | FRIDAY ZETA LIMITED |
In-app purchases
FPV Scanner
No in-app purchases
Sovatun
- Basic Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$19.991 Year









