HW Link V2 vs ISD Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
ISD Link
This app allows interaction with various smart devices. It prioritizes user privacy by saving all data locally and not collecting personal information. Bluetooth is required for device scanning and connection.
- Smart device interaction
- Local data saving
- No account registration
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Supports numerous device models
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ISD Link is an APP specially designed for smart device interaction. 1. ISD Link does not have an account registration function, and all data on the device is saved locally and will not be uploaded to remote servers. It promises not to collect user information. 2. During use of ISD Link, Bluetooth needs to be turned on for device scanning and connection. 3.ISD Link supports the following devices: TESTV co-branded model PB25DW, TESTV co-branded model PB40, MAG20, PB70W, PB40, PB50DW, PB10DW, PB25DW, ZIP, Power200 series, EDGE, NP2GO, 608PD, A8Air, A4Air, Air8, C4Air, B80 /B60, K4, X16, K2Air, NP2Air, LP2Air.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HW Link V2 at 3.4 against ISD Link's 2.1. HW Link V2 also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 21%). ISD Link's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HW Link V2 holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of HW Link V2's written reviews are positive against 21% of ISD Link's.
HW Link V2 ships an update every 3 months, ISD Link fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | HW Link V2 | ISD Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (35 ratings) — better | 2.1 (25 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 29.8% of reviews — better | 20.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | 25 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hobbywing Technology Co.,Ltd | 深圳艾斯特创新科技有限公司 |
Customer experience
HW Link V2
ISD Link
In-app purchases
HW Link V2
No in-app purchases
ISD Link
No in-app purchases
