Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Wireless programming via Bluetooth
  • Firmware updates
  • Save and load custom profiles
  • Sync settings across iOS devices
  • Offline functionality
  • Data log viewing
Features
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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)

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Castle Link4 screens
RC Pit Calc Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RC Pit Calc Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Castle Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Castle Link versus RC Pit Calc Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastle LinkRC Pit Calc Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (32 ratings)4.4 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better24
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCastle Creations, Inc.Degree3, Inc.

Customer experience

Castle Link

All ratings32 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral9.4%
Negative78.1%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral15.9%
Negative65.9%

RC Pit Calc Pro

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Castle Link

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

RC Pit Calc Pro

One-time3
  • Lifetime backer$2.00
  • Lifetime Backer$4.00
  • Lifetime Backer$4.99

Questions

Is Castle Link free?
Castle Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RC Pit Calc Pro free?
RC Pit Calc Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Castle Link or RC Pit Calc Pro?
RC Pit Calc Pro is rated higher. Castle Link averages 1.8 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while RC Pit Calc Pro averages 4.4 from 24 ratings.
Do Castle Link or RC Pit Calc Pro have ads?
Neither Castle Link nor RC Pit Calc Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Castle Link or RC Pit Calc Pro?
Castle Link ships an update monthly, and RC Pit Calc Pro every 5 days. Most recently, Castle Link was updated on June 13, 2026 and RC Pit Calc Pro on September 23, 2026.

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