Comparison

Traxxas Flight Link vs Hover

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

Head to head
About

Traxxas Flight Link

This application wirelessly connects to a compatible drone via Bluetooth to provide real-time flight data and allow for easy adjustment of various drone settings. Users can monitor speed, altitude, battery status, and customize flight modes and geofence parameters through an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth connectivity
  • Real-time telemetry data (speed, altitude, battery)
  • Adjustable flight modes (Film, Sport, Expert)
  • Geofence and flight ceiling settings
  • LED lighting control
  • Intuitive graphical user interface
Features
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Only Traxxas could develop an app that lets you experience Aton to its fullest potential. Traxxas Flight Link connects wirelessly to Aton and your transmitter via Bluetooth® Smart technology transforming your Apple® iOS device into a powerful, easy-to-use tool. Traxxas Flight Link can be used to monitor and tune your Aton letting you exploit the built-in features and get the most fun out of Aton as possible. Everything can be done simply from your iOS device without having to waste time navigating through confusing menu screens. Simply touch and drag the sliders on the screen to fine-tune your settings. Traxxas Flight Link is easy to use and takes all the guesswork out of making adjustments. This powerful app gives you complete control over operation and tuning of Aton with an intuitive, high-definition graphical user interface. The Dashboard screen lets you see live data from Aton. This includes speed, altitude, latitude and longitude coordinates, and battery status.* View the Flight Ready status and connection from the Home screen. Access Aton’s settings via the Controls/Settings button. Here you will find adjustments for Film, Sport, and Expert Modes, the Geofence radius and ceiling limits, Return to Home Altitude, calibration for Aton, turn lighting on/off, and access the transmitter settings. From within the Traxxas Flight Link app you can receive update notifications, visit Traxxas.com, or check out the Support page if you have a question. Traxxas Flight Link is a hassle-free app with no crazy menus or random buttons. This is a clean, easy-to-use app that allows everyone to unlock the full potential of Aton and adjust the settings to their own flying needs. • View telemetry information – Speed, Altitude, and coordinate information* • Check Flight Ready Status – Check battery levels, and verify GPS and radio connections • Adjust Film Mode Speed – Fine-tune your settings by simply touching and dragging the sliders on the screen • Navigate the Transmitter Menu Tree – Easily navigate the transmitter settings with a full-color graphical user interface • Adjust LED Settings – Turn the LEDs on or off from your device • Adjust Rates – Tune how fast and responsive Aton is in Sport and Expert modes • Set the Geofence Radius – Designate virtual boundaries for Aton • Set the Flight Ceiling (Maximum Altitude) – Set a vertical flight limit • Monitor Battery Status – See how much charge is left in your battery* Updates coming in Early 2016: • FPV Framing View • 3-Axis Gimbal Control • Headless Mode Operation *This information is communicated within a 100 ft. radius of the user.

About

Hover

Connect your compatible hoverboard via Bluetooth to monitor speed, battery life, and track trips. Adjust skill levels, access support, and customize light colors on supported models.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Track trips and mileage
  • View speed and battery life
  • Change skill levels
  • Access manuals and support
  • Customize light colors
Features
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The Hover-1 App is compatible with the following Hover-1 models: Beast Charger Eclipse H1 Horizon Nomad (no color changing lights) Superstar Titan (no color changing lights) The Hover-1 App allows you to connect several models via Bluetooth to do the following: - Change skill levels - Access manuals and customer support - Track trips, mileage & use GPS - View speed - View battery life - Change color of lights (not available on all models) Please note, continued of GPS location can dramatically decrease your devices battery life. Thank You for Choosing Hover-1, America’s #1 Hoverboard Brand! The App requires iOS9.0 above the system. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

Traxxas Flight Link1 screens
Hover4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Traxxas Flight Link at 3.6 against Hover's 2.9. Hover's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 17). On price, review sentiment, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Traxxas Flight Link holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hover has 1.2K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Traxxas Flight Link's written reviews are positive against 26% of Hover's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Traxxas Flight Link ships an update every 8 months, Hover every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Traxxas Flight Link versus Hover: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraxxas Flight LinkHover
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (17 ratings) — better2.9 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews — better25.9% of reviews
Number of ratings171.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTraxxasDGL Group LTD

Customer experience

Traxxas Flight Link

All ratings16 ratings
Positive56.3%
Neutral18.8%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral28.6%
Negative42.9%

Hover

All ratings1,185 ratings
Positive42.3%
Neutral11.5%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive25.9%
Neutral16.3%
Negative57.8%

Bugs and requests

Traxxas Flight Link

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hover

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App unable to connect to hoverboard
  • Incorrect battery percentage display
  • Inability to change LED light colors
  • Sudden hoverboard malfunctions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more hoverboard models
  • Improve jerkiness and responsiveness of hoverboard
  • Add e-scooter support
  • Implement a lock system to prevent theft

In-app purchases

None

Traxxas Flight Link

No in-app purchases

None

Hover

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Traxxas Flight Link free?
Traxxas Flight Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hover free?
Hover is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Traxxas Flight Link or Hover?
Traxxas Flight Link is rated higher. Traxxas Flight Link averages 3.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Hover averages 2.9 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Traxxas Flight Link or Hover have ads?
Neither Traxxas Flight Link nor Hover shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Traxxas Flight Link or Hover?
Traxxas Flight Link ships an update every 8 months, and Hover every 5 weeks. Most recently, Traxxas Flight Link was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hover on October 23, 2026.

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