Comparison

Traxxas Flight Link vs LEGO® TECHNIC® AR

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

LEGO® TECHNIC® AR

Enhance your LEGO Technic building experience with augmented reality. Interact with models through realistic simulations, games, and educational content. Explore vehicles and learn about engineering with interactive AR challenges.

Highlights
  • AR model interaction
  • Realistic sound effects
  • Robotics and engineering learning
  • Racing car simulations
  • Interactive mini-games
  • Life-size model viewing
  • X-ray view
Features
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Take your LEGO® Technic™ experience to a new level of realism: • Get unique experiences designed especially for each LEGO Technic AR model. • Enjoy realistic sound effects and lifelike features and functions. • Learn about robotics, engineering, rock sampling and more when you combine the AR app with the LEGO Technic NASA Mars Rover Perseverance (42158) model. • Explore LEGO Technic racing cars using the AR app to see the racetrack appear in front of you as you test your racing skills, play mini-games and beat your own record, and see trackside features like pitstops or grandstands appear (dependent on the model you are playing with). • Take the Yamaha MT-10 SP for a test drive in AR with throttle, brakes, gear shifting and driver dashboard, all based on the real Yamaha controls. See how the real vehicle or the LEGO model would look, life-size in your room, or use the x-ray view to see inside the motorcycle. Here are some models you can explore with the AR app… • LEGO Technic Formula E® Porsche 99X Electric (42137) • LEGO Technic Ford Mustang Shelby® GT500® (42138) • LEGO Technic NASA Mars Rover Perseverance (42158) • LEGO Technic Yamaha MT-10 SP (42159) … and the list keeps growing! (Remember that each of these sets is sold separately.) Each of these models comes with its own unique AR experience. Whether it’s the Yamaha MT-10 SP, the Formula E Porsche race car, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 or the NASA Mars Rover Perseverance, you’ll be able to put your skills to the test with augmented realism. Is your device compatible? Please go to LEGO.com/devicecheck to check if your device is compatible. Ask your parents’ permission before going online. For app support, contact LEGO Consumer Service. For contact details, refer to http://service.LEGO.com/contactus Our privacy policy and terms of use for apps are accepted if you download this app. Read more on http://aboutus.LEGO.com/legal-notice/privacy-policy and http://aboutus.LEGO.com/legal-notice/terms-of-use-for-apps LEGO and the LEGO logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group. Under license of Porsche AG. Formula E is a trademark of Formula E Holdings Ltd. Ford Motor Company Trademarks and Trade Dress used under license to the LEGO Group. Shelby® and GT500® are registered trademarks of Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc. and used under license. NASA Insignia and identifiers provided and used with permission of NASA. JPL logo provided and used with permission of the California Institute of Technology. Yamaha, the Tuning Fork Mark, MT-10 SP and the likeness there of are trademarks of Yamaha Motor Corp., USA & Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd used under license.

Screenshots

Traxxas Flight Link1 screens
LEGO® TECHNIC® AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LEGO® TECHNIC® AR at 72% against Traxxas Flight Link's 29%. LEGO® TECHNIC® AR also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 17). Traxxas Flight Link's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

LEGO® TECHNIC® AR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LEGO® TECHNIC® AR has 3.1K 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 72% of LEGO® TECHNIC® AR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Traxxas Flight Link ships an update every 8 months, LEGO® TECHNIC® AR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Traxxas Flight Link versus LEGO® TECHNIC® AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraxxas Flight LinkLEGO® TECHNIC® AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (17 ratings)4.7 (3.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews72.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings173.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB853 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTraxxasLEGO

Customer experience

Traxxas Flight Link

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

LEGO® TECHNIC® AR

All ratings3,060 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews185 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative17.3%

Bugs and requests

Traxxas Flight Link

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LEGO® TECHNIC® AR

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Inability to scan or detect models
  • Glitchy track movement and positioning

Requested features

4 requests
  • More compatible LEGO sets
  • Additional tracks and modes
  • Offline or standalone gameplay
  • Improved scanning and stability

In-app purchases

None

Traxxas Flight Link

No in-app purchases

None

LEGO® TECHNIC® AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Traxxas Flight Link free?
Traxxas Flight Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LEGO® TECHNIC® AR free?
LEGO® TECHNIC® AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Traxxas Flight Link or LEGO® TECHNIC® AR?
LEGO® TECHNIC® AR is rated higher. Traxxas Flight Link averages 3.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while LEGO® TECHNIC® AR averages 4.7 from 3.1K ratings.
Do Traxxas Flight Link or LEGO® TECHNIC® AR have ads?
Neither Traxxas Flight Link nor LEGO® TECHNIC® AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Traxxas Flight Link or LEGO® TECHNIC® AR?
Traxxas Flight Link ships an update every 8 months, and LEGO® TECHNIC® AR every 2 months. Most recently, Traxxas Flight Link was updated on November 2, 2026 and LEGO® TECHNIC® AR on November 3, 2026.

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