Comparison

Donkey Car vs Cloud RC

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

Head to head
About

Donkey Car

Features
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Donkey Car is an open source self driving platform for mini-sized remote control car. To practically control the car, you also needed a physical joystick such as PS3/PS4 controller. With Robocar Controller, it will turn your iPhone/iPad into a Wi-FI enabled remote control for your Donkey Car. This App provides you a virtual joystick to control the Donkey Car. Just follow the instruction and you can control the Donkey Car like using a physical controller! [Key Features] - Remote control your Donkey Car - Start and stop recording video - Add your Donkey Car to favourite - Scan your Donkey Car in the app - Manage the data inside the car - Using AI model to drive the car Robocar Controller works with all iOS running version 13.0 software or later Note: This application only works with our custom Donkey Car image. To get the image, contact us at support@robocarstore.com Disclaimer: *Robocar Controller is not an official product of Donkey Car

About

Cloud RC

Control remote vehicles in real-time using a mobile device over 4G/5G networks. Stream video, audio, and control signals for an immersive driving experience without distance limitations. Claim vehicles by scanning QR codes and manage direction, throttle, and speed.

Highlights
  • Real-time video and voice transmission
  • Remote control signal transmission
  • Over-the-horizon network control
  • Proportional vehicle direction control
  • Throttle and speed channel control
  • Claim vehicles via QR code
Features
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With the help of professional real-time communication system, the over the horizon network visual remote control vehicle can realize remote real-time video voice and control signal transmission. It can be controlled remotely in the coverage area of 4G and 5G mobile network without limited distance. Realize app in hand, drive without worry. The main functions include: 1. Claim the remote control car function by scanning the two-dimensional code; 2. Over the horizon network remote control, real-time view of high-definition image transmission; 3. Proportional control of vehicle direction, throttle, high and low speed switching channel control; 4. Users and vehicle side voice functions. 【 Continuous Monthly membership Description 】 --Subscription cycle One month, three months, 12 months --Subscription Price: Subject to IAP application information --Payment: Debit the user's iTunes account Payment is made after the user confirms the purchase --Renew: The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours of expiration, and the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period after the payment is successful --Privacy policy: http://admin.cloudrc.epplink.com/h5page/public/signup?id=47 --User agreement: http://admin.cloudrc.epplink.com/h5page/public/signup?id=46 --Automatic renewal agreement: http://admin.cloudrc.epplink.com/h5page/public/other?id=64

Screenshots

Donkey Car4 screens
Cloud RC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Donkey Car at none against Cloud RC's 6. Donkey Car also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cloud RC sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Donkey Car asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Donkey Car ships an update every 8 days, Cloud RC every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Donkey Car versus Cloud RC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDonkey CarCloud RC
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB67 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRobocar LtdShandong Shijing Interactive Network Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Donkey Car

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Cloud RC

Subscriptions3
  • one-month membership$4.991 Month
  • three-month membership$14.993 Months
  • one-year membership$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • 10 diamonds$9.99
  • 20 diamonds$19.99
  • 100 diamonds$99.99

Questions

Is Donkey Car free?
Donkey Car is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cloud RC free?
Cloud RC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Donkey Car or Cloud RC have ads?
Neither Donkey Car nor Cloud RC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Donkey Car or Cloud RC?
Donkey Car ships an update every 8 days, and Cloud RC every 5 weeks. Most recently, Donkey Car was updated on October 7, 2026 and Cloud RC on October 15, 2026.

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