RC Timing vs DataLink V3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RC Timing
This app tracks lap times for radio-control and slot cars using your device's camera. It's ideal for practice sessions when a formal timing system isn't available, allowing you to manage multiple drivers, cars, and tracks. Features include voice synthesis, simultaneous tracking of up to 10 cars, and performance analysis through graphs.
- Lap time tracking for RC and slot cars
- Camera-based car color tracking
- Manage drivers, cars, and tracks
- Voice synthesizer for lap announcements
- Track up to 10 cars simultaneously
- Store and analyze lap times with graphs
- Export lap times to CSV
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This App has been created by an RC Cars and slot cars hobbyist (myself) that had a need: I wanted to know my lap times when practicing in my local club but the expensive Timing System was not installed. So I created RC Timing. RC Timing is an App that tracks lap times for radio-control and slot cars. It can be used in both indoor and outdoor tracks. This App is not intended to replace your club’s timing system. It is thought to help you in situations where you want to practice and the local timing system is not available. It uses the video camera for tracking the car colors and it offers an easy and intuitive configuration. - RadioControl and Slot Racing cars - Manage different drivers/cars/tracks - No human interaction is required - No external systems are required - Training mode/Race mode - Voice synthesizer (you can connect your iOS device to a Bluetooth speaker) - Track up to 10 cars simultaneously - Store all registered lap times - Show basic statistics - Designed to not drain your battery - Both Practice and Race sessions supported - Detailed guide explaining how to use it - Export lap times to CSV - Offers graphs for better performance analysis - Support for car classes - Pitstops
DataLink V3
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DataLink V3 Box Supports Hobbywing ESC Settings, Firmware Update & Data Analysis.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DataLink V3 at none against RC Timing's 5. RC Timing's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. RC Timing sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. DataLink V3 asks for nothing beyond the download.
RC Timing ships an update every 8 months, DataLink V3 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RC Timing | DataLink V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (33 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oscar Martin | Hobbywing Technology Co.,Ltd |
In-app purchases
RC Timing
- Unlimited Car Classes$1.99
- Pitstop Feature$1.99
- Unlimited Tracks$2.99
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- Unlimited Drivers$2.99
- Track up to 10 cars$3.99
DataLink V3
No in-app purchases
