Hondata vs HW Link V2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hondata
Transform your phone into a car performance tracker and diagnostic tool. Monitor real-time data like fuel economy and G-force, and troubleshoot engine issues by reading and clearing trouble codes. Gain insights into your vehicle's health and optimize its performance.
- Real-time sensor tracking (up to 80)
- Read and clear trouble codes
- Diagnostic parameter reading
- Customizable gauge displays
- Fuel economy tracking
- Race track data and drag times
- HD video recording with overlays
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Track performance of your car in real time by gauges and graphs. Troubleshoot malfunctions by accessing the on board ECU. Know what is wrong with your car before taking it to the mechanic.Track fuel economy and save money on gas. These are just some of the features the Hondata app has to offer. Hondata app transforms your phone/tablet into an all in one performance tracking and troubleshooting tool for your car. There is a complete version of this app that includes all the addons available at a discounted price. Fautures: • Customizable gauges can track up to 80 sensors in real time including fuel economy, G-force and battery voltage. • Read and Clear trouble codes and reset MIL (service engine light). • Read from more than 40 diagnostics parameters including engine knock count, VTEC pressure and more. • Metric and Imperial measures. • CarPlay support. View sensor data on head unit. • Real-time user-defined sensor plotting. Graph up to 4 sensors at the same time on interactive graph that can be scrolled, paused and polled. • Gauge list feature can track every sensor at the same time. • Instant horsepower, mpg/kml fuel economy, boost pressure and G force tracking. • Speed limit warning: Get notified when driving over speed limit. • High coolant temperature warning gives you instant notification when your car is running too hot. • HUD mode for dashboard view : Heads up display for driving at night. • Two themes to choose from. • landscape mode for all views. Addons • Fuel Economy: - Live and average fuel economy tracking for 0-5 min, 0-30 min and 0-2 hr intervals and a detailed summary. - Long term tracking with six different intervals. (1 week, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 13 weeks, 26 and 52 weeks). - 4 different units of measure: MPG,KPL (Km/L), L/100 Km, Miles per imperial gallon. - Interactive graph of long term data that can be cropped and scrolled through. - Export fuel history to CSV file (spreadsheets). - Other statistics: Distance travelled, average speed, money spent, CO2 produced and fuel consumed. - 4 methods of calculation available. For non MAF equipped vehicles. • Race track package: - Real time lap data, gap delay time and position in race track using high frequency GPS tracking. - Comprehensive summary of race with lap times, speed fluctuations on track and more. - Get drag racing times (0-60 mph, 0-100 mph, 1/4 mile 1/8 mile etc.) - Load and save unlimited number of tracks onto device. - Crucial racing data including real time horsepower, g-force and a detailed driving summary. Share your results with friends. - Transmission gear information and optional shifting assistant which (for manual transmission vehicles) which notifies optimal moment for shifting. - Customizable view that toggles between speed/rpm gauge, real time track positioning and G-sensor feedback. - Record your race in HD with gauge and track overlays. (dash cam add-on required) • Dashcam: Record smooth HD video with overlaying gauges (speed,rpm, etc), time, location (GPS coordinates) and G-force sensor in four different resolutions. Record from 80 sensors and up to 5 gauges. • Sensor logger: - Record up to four sensors simultaneously with 5 refresh rate options. - Save graph sensor data to CSV file and export it for further analysis. - Send real time data to a TCP socket (IP Address) over the network. *Your vehicle must be equipped with MAF sensor for instant horsepower and torque readout* *Your vehicle must be equipped with MAP sensor for boost pressure readout* Visit www.hondata.com for more info. For help: mobile@hondata.com
HW Link V2
This application allows users to wirelessly program ESC parameters on compatible car, aircraft, and boat electronic speed controllers. Connect via a WiFi module or OTA Programmer to adjust settings remotely from your smartphone.
- Wireless ESC programming
- Remote parameter adjustment
- Smartphone control
- Supports car, aircraft, and boat ESCs
- Compatible with HW WiFi express module/OTA Programmer
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The ESC can now use a wireless connection via the use of the HW WiFi express module or OTA Progammer for thefollowing operating systems ; iOS phone (using the HW LINK V2 APP) users can easily andremotely (without leaving the control stand) program the ESC parameters displayed on the smartphone to their own preference.Work on the XERUN series, EZRUN series of car ESCs, and the Platinum series of aircraft ESCs, and SEAKING PRO series of boat ESCs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HW Link V2 at Free against Hondata's $6.99. HW Link V2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Hondata's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On 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
HW Link V2 is free to download; Hondata costs $6.99 up front. Hondata sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. HW Link V2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hondata holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hondata has 1.7K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Hondata's written reviews are positive against 30% of HW Link V2's.
Hondata ships an update every 3 weeks, HW Link V2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hondata | HW Link V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better | 3.4 (35 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 43.1% of reviews — better | 29.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 35 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #34 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alphabit Software Inc. | Hobbywing Technology Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
Hondata
HW Link V2
Bugs and requests
Hondata
Reported bugs
4 issues- Horsepower and torque readings fluctuating
- Fuel economy display not working
- Sensor configurations causing app crashes
- Bluetooth connection problems
Requested features
4 requests- Improved connectivity and reliability
- Expanded sensor support and customization
- Analytic and performance tracking features
- Unit conversion options
HW Link V2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hondata
- Sensor logging$1.99
- Fuel economy$1.99
- Dash camcorder$2.99
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- Racetrack package$2.99
- Complete package$8.99
HW Link V2
No in-app purchases









