Comparison

FPV vs DataLink V3

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

Head to head
About

FPV

This application receives 5.8G image transmission and converts it to Wi-Fi, allowing you to view real-time video on your mobile device. It supports automatic and manual channel searching, video recording, and sharing.

Highlights
  • 5.8G image transmission reception
  • Wi-Fi video streaming to mobile
  • Real-time video viewing
  • Automatic and manual channel search
  • Video recording and storage
  • Video sharing capabilities
  • Supports up to 32 channels
Features
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FPV is a 5.8G with 5.8G transmission equipment, will receive the 5.8G image into WIFI, you can review the video with mobile,mobile FPV real-time transmission of video software, software to achieve automatic search, manual settings and other functions, while mobile phone camera, video storage, sharing and other functions. 1, compatible with all 5.8G emission image transmission, as long as your camera or aerial equipment with 5.8G image transmission equipment can be spread by mobile phone picture. 2, the smart phone when the FPV screen, convenient, tall still; 4, maximum support 32 channels; 5, support manual change 5.8G band 6, a key search around the 5.8G map transmission equipment;

About

DataLink V3

Features
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DataLink V3 Box Supports Hobbywing ESC Settings, Firmware Update & Data Analysis.

Screenshots

FPV1 screens
DataLink V34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FPV at 6.1 against DataLink V3's 14.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FPV ships an update every 15 months, DataLink V3 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
FPV versus DataLink V3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFPVDataLink V3
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 9 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.1 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer武裕 麦Hobbywing Technology Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

None

FPV

No in-app purchases

None

DataLink V3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FPV free?
FPV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DataLink V3 free?
DataLink V3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FPV or DataLink V3 have ads?
Neither FPV nor DataLink V3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FPV or DataLink V3?
FPV ships an update every 15 months, and DataLink V3 every 9 months. Most recently, FPV was updated on July 4, 2026 and DataLink V3 on August 18, 2026.

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