# Canary vs Drone WiFi

The clearest difference is rating: Canary at 4.2 against Drone WiFi's 2.3. Canary also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 20) and review sentiment (33% vs 11%). Drone WiFi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canary sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Drone WiFi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Canary holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canary has 5.6K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Canary's written reviews are positive against 11% of Drone WiFi's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canary | Drone WiFi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canary-smart-home-security/id939760559/reviews)** | [2.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-wifi/id1237449509/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **32.6% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 158 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Canary Connect](https://appshunter.io/developer/939760558) | [Shenzhen Joyhonest Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472724044) |

## What reviewers say

### Canary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canary-smart-home-security/id939760559)

This app connects to smart home security devices to provide live and recorded video monitoring, intelligent motion alerts, and automatic mode switching. It also offers emergency response features and monitors indoor air quality, temperature, and humidity for a safer home environment.

**Highlights:** Live and recorded HD video monitoring, Intelligent motion notifications with video clips, Automatic arming/disarming based on location, Emergency siren and direct connection to responders, Indoor air quality, temperature, and humidity monitoring, Customizable Home and Night modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Service | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Service | $12.99 | per month |
| Professional Monitoring | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Service | $24.99 | per month |
| Premium Service | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Service | $249.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 🔒 Reliable security system
- 📊 Comprehensive dashboard and data
- 🌡️ Monitors temperature, humidity, and air quality
- 💬 Two-way audio communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- 🔍 Poor motion detection and false alerts
- 🕰️ Limited video history without subscription
- 🔒 Subscription required for essential features
- 📺 Slow video loading and playback

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Inability to delete or remove cameras
- Inaccurate temperature and air quality readings
- Inconsistent live view and recording functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to move and reposition cameras
- Longer video history for free users
- Improved geofencing and automatic mode switching
- Better motion detection and person identification
- Easier multi-camera management


### Drone WiFi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-wifi/id1237449509)

Control a four-axis aircraft remotely using your phone. View real-time video from the aircraft's camera and capture photos and videos directly to your device.

**Highlights:** Remote aircraft control, Real-time video display, Photo capture, Video recording, WiFi protocol transmission

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canary free?

Canary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Drone WiFi free?

Drone WiFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Canary or Drone WiFi?

Canary is rated higher. Canary averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Drone WiFi averages 2.3 from 20 ratings.

### Do Canary or Drone WiFi have ads?

Canary shows ads; Drone WiFi does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*