HW Link V2 vs OTA Programmer
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.
OTA Programmer
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Turn on Bluetooth: you will be able to find Mares computers that support the new 'Over The Air' (OTA) update service and install the latest firmware on your device. You can also export dives from your logbook and share them with applications which support the Dive Organizer format. https://youtu.be/FftKOYvLpME
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OTA Programmer at 13.0 against HW Link V2's 15.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HW Link V2 ships an update every 3 months, OTA Programmer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HW Link V2 | OTA Programmer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (34 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hobbywing Technology Co.,Ltd | Head Watersports S.p.A. |
In-app purchases
HW Link V2
No in-app purchases
OTA Programmer
No in-app purchases
