Castle Link vs RC Pit Calc Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Castle Link
Wirelessly program and update settings for compatible electronic speed controllers and BEC devices. Save and sync profiles across devices, and access data logs without an internet connection.
- Wireless programming via Bluetooth
- Firmware updates
- Save and load custom profiles
- Sync settings across iOS devices
- Offline functionality
- Data log viewing
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The Castle Link™ app enables users to wirelessly program settings and update firmware on any current Castle Creations ESC, many older models and the BEC 2.0/BEC Pro using the waterproof Castle B•LINK Bluetooth® adapter. You can quickly alter parameters and fine-tune adjustments anytime, anywhere. - Save profiles to allow for quick changes between settings - Sync information between multiple iOS devices - No data/internet connection required - The Castle Link app can be used with multiple B•LINK adapters or can store vehicle information and allow users to use one adapter on multiple vehicles - Each B•LINK is protected with a 4-digit passcode to prevent tampering with your settings - Download and View Data Logs from compatible controllers Requirements: - Castle B•LINK Bluetooth adapter (011-0135-00)
RC Pit Calc Pro
This app offers a suite of specialized calculators for RC car enthusiasts. It helps with gear ratios, suspension geometry, corner weights, oil viscosity, fuel usage, and top speed estimations. It also stores data for multiple cars and includes helpful guides.
- Gear ratio calculation
- Suspension geometry analysis
- Corner weight balancing
- Shock oil viscosity adjustment
- Fuel usage and pit stop planning
- Top speed estimation
- Oil blending for custom viscosity
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The RC gear ratio calculator trusted by racers and bashers — plus every other calculator you need at the track, in one free app. GEAR RATIO CALCULATOR Calculate gear ratio, final drive ratio (FDR), and rollout from your pinion and spur. Enter your gears "before and after" to see the real impact of gear and tire changes as a percentage (e.g. +2.5%), so you know exactly how much speed and motor load to expect. Built-in transmission data for hundreds of popular RC cars. PINION RECOMMENDER Not sure which pinion to run? Pick your car, enter your motor, and get a starting pinion from how racers in your class actually gear, plus the range they run. Built from real race setups across hundreds of classes. TOP SPEED CALCULATOR For electric cars with brushless motors: enter basic info about your setup and get a solid estimate of your car's top speed. PILL INSERT / SUSPENSION GEOMETRY CALCULATOR Find your toe, anti-squat, kick-up, roll center, and track width. Supports all popular cars that use pill inserts, and works with custom suspension mounts. CORNER WEIGHT CALCULATOR Enter your car's corner weights and get the full breakdown: front-rear, left-right, and cross weight/wedge. SHOCK OIL TEMP & VISCOSITY CALCULATOR Racing on a hotter or colder day than usual? See exactly what shock oil to run to keep the same car feel. OIL BLENDING CALCULATOR Don't have the right shock oil with you? Blend the thick and thin oils you already own — this calculator gives you the exact proportions for your target viscosity. SHOCK DAMPING CALCULATOR Compare two piston and oil combinations before you build the shock: roll damping, bump pack and jump pack side by side. Supports tapered pistons and dual hole sizes, with presets for common 1/10 and 1/8 shocks plus custom sizes. FUEL USAGE CALCULATOR For nitro racers: fuel burn per minute in race conditions, how much you need to finish long mains, and how many pit stops to plan. FEATURES - Remembers your entries for each car - Built-in data (spur gear, transmission ratio) for hundreds of popular cars - Walkthroughs and detailed help for every calculator FROM SO DIALED Want tuning help beyond the math? Our RC Setup App gives you pro setup sheets for 600+ cars, race logging, and an AI mechanic — find "RC Setup App" on the App Store.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RC Pit Calc Pro at 4.4 against Castle Link's 1.8. RC Pit Calc Pro also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 18%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Castle Link's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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 Pit Calc Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Castle Link asks for nothing beyond the download.
RC Pit Calc Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Castle Link's written reviews are positive against 60% of RC Pit Calc Pro's.
Castle Link ships an update monthly, RC Pit Calc Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Castle Link | RC Pit Calc Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (32 ratings) | 4.4 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Castle Creations, Inc. | Degree3, Inc. |
Customer experience
Castle Link
RC Pit Calc Pro
In-app purchases
Castle Link
No in-app purchases
RC Pit Calc Pro
- Lifetime backer$2.00
- Lifetime Backer$4.00
- Lifetime Backer$4.99









