Comparison

Castle Link vs CSI Notify Mii

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

CSI Notify Mii

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CPS Notify Mii is a mass notification system (MNS) that sends one-way messages to inform employees and/or the public of an important message Everybody using the app "Notify Mii" will receive messages sent from "Notify Mii"

Screenshots

Castle Link4 screens
CSI Notify Mii3 screens

Verdict

The call

Castle Link and CSI Notify Mii are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Castle Link versus CSI Notify Mii: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastle LinkCSI Notify Mii
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCastle Creations IncCSI-C

Bugs and requests

Castle Link

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App crashes on passcode entry
  • App freezes
  • Bluetooth connection problems
  • Bricking ESCs
  • Throttle curve not working
Show 11 more
  • Demo mode not functional
  • Torque settings not saving
  • Motor test not selectable
  • Data logging issues
  • Latest update causing problems
  • Incompatibility with newer products
  • Loading screen stuck
  • Locking out ESC and beeping
  • ESC not recognized by app
  • Lost connection to ESC
  • Firmware update failure

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add data logging to iOS app
  • Allow viewing data logs on phone
  • Fix throttle curve interface
  • Add Android application
  • Make motor test selectable
Show 4 more
  • Fix data logging history clearing
  • Allow firmware updates via app
  • Support for newer ESCs (e.g., Copperhead)
  • Allow app to work with cables

CSI Notify Mii

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Castle Link

No in-app purchases

None

CSI Notify Mii

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Castle Link free?
Castle Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CSI Notify Mii free?
CSI Notify Mii is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Castle Link or CSI Notify Mii have ads?
Neither Castle Link nor CSI Notify Mii shows ads.

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