Comparison

Swave Dev 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

Swave Dev

This application is a setup program for the Ensotech Swave series Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs). It allows users to configure various parameters for their ESCs.

Highlights
  • ESC configuration
  • Parameter adjustment
  • Swave series support
  • Setup utility
Features
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Ensotech Swave series ESC setup program

About

DataLink V3

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

Screenshots

Swave Dev4 screens
DataLink V34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Swave Dev at 12.0 against DataLink V3's 14.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Swave Dev ships an update every 12 months, DataLink V3 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Swave Dev versus DataLink V3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwave DevDataLink V3
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 9 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEnsotech LimitedHobbywing Technology Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Swave Dev

No in-app purchases

None

DataLink V3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swave Dev free?
Swave Dev 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 Swave Dev or DataLink V3 have ads?
Neither Swave Dev nor DataLink V3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swave Dev or DataLink V3?
Swave Dev ships an update every 12 months, and DataLink V3 every 9 months. Most recently, Swave Dev was updated on September 16, 2026 and DataLink V3 on August 18, 2026.

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