Comparison

BL vs DataLink V3

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BL

This utility allows users to remotely adjust settings for specific ESC models via a smartphone. It enables real-time monitoring of various performance metrics during operation and detailed post-run data analysis through graphs. The app also facilitates firmware updates for compatible ESCs.

Highlights
  • Adjust ESC settings remotely
  • Customize power curves
  • Save ESC settings to smartphone
  • Live performance monitoring
  • Post-run data graphing
  • Update ESC firmware
Features
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説明 ヨコモBLシリーズESC用WIFIモジュール スマートフォンからESCのセッティング変更可能 走行後Logデータをダウンロードすることで ESCデータグラフを回覧することができます。 アプリの特徴 ESCのセッティング変更可能 パワーカーブを任意で調整 ESCセッティングをスマートフォンに保存 Live画面にて走行中のモーター回転数、電流、バッテリー電圧、ESC温度、送信機アクセル開度のチェック Log画面にて走行後に回転数、電流、バッテリー電圧、ESC温度、モーター温度、送信機アクセル開度をグラフにて表示 スマートフォンからESCアップデート可能 対応ESC ヨコモBL-PRO4 ヨコモBL-RS4 ヨコモBL-SP4 ヨコモ RPX2 COMPETITION

About

DataLink V3

Features
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DataLink V3 Box Supports Hobbywing ESC Settings, Firmware Update & Data Analysis.

Screenshots

BL4 screens
DataLink V34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BL at every 2 months against DataLink V3's every 9 months. BL also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BL ships an update every 2 months, DataLink V3 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BL versus DataLink V3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLDataLink V3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernaoya kitagawaHobbywing Technology Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

None

BL

No in-app purchases

None

DataLink V3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BL free?
BL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DataLink V3 free?
DataLink V3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BL or DataLink V3 have ads?
Neither BL nor DataLink V3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BL or DataLink V3?
BL ships an update every 2 months, and DataLink V3 every 9 months. Most recently, BL was updated on October 23, 2026 and DataLink V3 on October 30, 2026.

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