Comparison

HW Link V2 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

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.

Highlights
  • Wireless ESC programming
  • Remote parameter adjustment
  • Smartphone control
  • Supports car, aircraft, and boat ESCs
  • Compatible with HW WiFi express module/OTA Programmer
Features
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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.

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

HW Link V24 screens
Cloud RC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cloud RC at 100% against HW Link V2's 29%. Cloud RC also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). HW Link V2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (34 vs 5). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cloud RC sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HW Link V2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cloud RC holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HW Link V2 has 34 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of HW Link V2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cloud RC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HW Link V2 ships an update every 3 months, Cloud RC every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
HW Link V2 versus Cloud RC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHW Link V2Cloud RC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (34 ratings)4.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB67 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHobbywing Technology Co.,LtdShandong Shijing Interactive Network Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

HW Link V2

All ratings34 ratings
Positive61.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive28.9%
Neutral20.0%
Negative51.1%

Cloud RC

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HW Link V2

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 HW Link V2 free?
HW Link V2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cloud RC free?
Cloud RC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HW Link V2 or Cloud RC?
Cloud RC is rated higher. HW Link V2 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Cloud RC averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do HW Link V2 or Cloud RC have ads?
Neither HW Link V2 nor Cloud RC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HW Link V2 or Cloud RC?
HW Link V2 ships an update every 3 months, and Cloud RC every 5 weeks. Most recently, HW Link V2 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Cloud RC on October 15, 2026.

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