# Soko Heli Toolbox > RC helicopter setup and tuning tool with virtual main shaft technology. (iPhone/iPad app by Soko Heli Tools Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soko-heli-toolbox/id947314316 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Soko Heli Tools Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/947314315) - Category: Utilities, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.1 · 55 MB - Languages: American English, German (Germany) - Released: 2015-02-07 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soko-heli-toolbox/id947314316/reviews.md ## What is Soko Heli Toolbox? It doesn't matter if you are a rookie and build your very first flybarless RC helicopter or you a pro and you do it every week. With the instructions in the Soko Heli Toolbox app you will get a perfect setup each time. The combination of our great Soko Kit with it's unique setup methodology and this Soko Heli Toolbox mobile app provides everything you need for an even faster and less error prone setup process of • swash plate level (at all pitch angles) • blade tracking • collective and cyclic pitch angle • servo mid and end points • fine tuning of linkage length • centre of gravity • absolute horizontal (spirit) level of helicopter • pitch angle of the tail blades All this for ALL sizes and ALL brands of RC helicopters! This is no news for all of you who already know the Soko Kit. The jewel you've all been waiting for is the VIRTUAL MAIN SHAFT feature! It gets rid of the vertical alignment of the main shaft and the need of any physical levelling table by calculating the tilt of your main shaft in 3D space. With such a virtual 3D model of your heli's orientation, Soko Heli Toolbox is able to perfectly setup your head geometry. For example if you want to setup 12° of collective pitch the app tells you to go to 15.2° on the Soko Gauge due to the tilt your heli. So despite you read an angle of 15.2° the angle in relation to the rotor main shaft in 3D space is 12° - and that's what we all are after! But we won't stop here! In future we will add many more features to Soko Heli Toolbox to improve the user-error resistance during the setup process in addition to other small useful stuff you already know from our website. So don't setup like they did in the last millennium. The future of RC helicopter setup is already here! Don't live in the past and soko your heli. ## Key features - Swash plate leveling - Blade tracking - Collective and cyclic pitch angle setup - Servo mid and end point adjustment - Linkage length fine-tuning - Center of gravity calculation - Virtual main shaft for 3D orientation ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Virtual Main Shaft | $7.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (8 of 8) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soko-heli-toolbox/id947314316/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Incredible app and serves a great purpose *2024-10-23* Hate that its not being supported. I think this is the easiest swash leveler but the tool was near impossible to find and app needs support. ### 1/5 — Devs won't update the app. *2022-09-08* I know it's expensive. But I don't expect to have to look at the crappy input dial forever. Update the damned app. If you intend to run a business, you need to take care of business. ### 5/5 — Perfect, needs update for sizing *2021-06-29* Perfect! I love my Soko, it was last updated a long time ago and could use an update for the new sizing on phones. I just hope that a new iOS won’t make it unusable because it hasn’t been updated in a long time ### 4/5 — Great tool *2017-04-19* Super accurate for flybarless setup once you figured out how to measure the virtual shaft properly. But PLEASE remove the checking with Apple to verify we bought the app. That blows. Come on we bought the tool and the app already. Stop torturing us with the Apple login. ### 5/5 — Great app if you follow directions. *2015-05-28* I have used this app with the additional virtual main shaft feature to set up a couple helis now. After initial set up the helis have been spot on set up and have not needed any adjustment. There is a short learning curve but if you just take the time to read everything as you go it will go pretty quick and smooth. I will continue using this app for all my set ups. ### 5/5 — Best way to setup heli *2015-03-04* Got this as soon as it was online! I have the tool set and love it. When Nick Maxwell gives a recommendation, I listen 😃 Heard about the virtual flybar and how wonderful it is. I agree fully. Went over my X50 and do the N5c when it is done. Wonderful job Andi! ### 5/5 — What a gem! *2015-02-20* My wife bought me the Soko Tool for Christmas, I knew that the virtual main-shaft app was coming soon to iOS devices. I must admit, there is a bit of a learning curve the first (few) time but it is worth it in the end! I went through 2 setups today on my BeastX, my settings were close but not optimal. Take the time to read the tutorials and be careful at each step. Thank you so much for putting in the time and effort so I can spent time flying!!!!!! ### 5/5 — Outstanding! *2015-02-09* This app makes using the wonderful and innovative Soko Heli RC helicopter setup tool a breeze. The virtual main shaft function is amazing and a huge time saver. Bravo Soko Heli for a great tool and app! ## Frequently asked questions about Soko Heli Toolbox ### What is Soko Heli Toolbox used for? Soko Heli Toolbox is designed to help users precisely set up various aspects of RC helicopters, including swash plate level, blade tracking, and pitch angles. It aims to reduce setup errors and speed up the process for all sizes and brands of RC helicopters. ### Does Soko Heli Toolbox require the Soko Kit? While the app is designed to work seamlessly with the Soko Kit for an optimized setup, the virtual main shaft feature allows for accurate head geometry setup even without a physical leveling table. The app provides instructions for a perfect setup each time. ### What is the Virtual Main Shaft feature in Soko Heli Toolbox? The Virtual Main Shaft feature calculates the tilt of your helicopter's main shaft in 3D space. This eliminates the need for vertical alignment and a physical leveling table, providing a virtual 3D model of your heli's orientation for precise setup. ### How accurate is Soko Heli Toolbox? The app provides precise setup by accounting for the helicopter's orientation in 3D space. For example, if you aim for 12° collective pitch, the app may instruct you to set a different angle on the gauge (e.g., 15.2°) to achieve the desired 12° relative to the main shaft. ### Is Soko Heli Toolbox free to use? Yes, Soko Heli Toolbox is available for free. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or functionalities for users. ### What devices does Soko Heli Toolbox support? Soko Heli Toolbox is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for Apple's iOS operating system. ### How often is Soko Heli Toolbox updated? The latest version of Soko Heli Toolbox is 2.1.2, which was released on January 11, 2017. Future updates are planned to add more features and improve the user experience. ### What is the age rating for Soko Heli Toolbox? Soko Heli Toolbox has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged four and above, with no mature content. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.1.2 — 2017-01-11 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Small bugfixes ### 2.1.1 — 2016-07-26 Litte improvements here and there ### 2.1 — 2016-04-14 Description improvements ### 2.0.2 — 2016-02-16 small improvements ### 2.0.1 — 2016-01-30 A few fixes here and there. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*