Comparison

HW Link V2 vs Goosky

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

Goosky

This application allows users to precisely adjust and set parameters for helicopter models. It provides real-time battery voltage detection and features a simple, convenient interface for comprehensive control. Designed for model aircraft enthusiasts, it enhances the user experience with powerful functions.

Highlights
  • Precise parameter adjustment
  • Real-time battery voltage detection
  • Simple and convenient interface
  • Comprehensive helicopter parameter settings
  • Easy operation
Features
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S2 combins the cutting-edge information technology and mechanical structure. Using high-precision sensors and innovative control algorithms, the production control is highly stable, and it is a powerful and reliable product; GOOSKY is an exclusive application created by Goosky Technology for helicopter model users. It accurately adjusts and sets aircraft parameters, detects battery voltage in real time, and is easy to operate, bringing users a better experience; Key highlights 1: The interface is simple and the operation is convenient; 2: Powerful functions, all-round setting and adjustment of helicopter parameters; Goosky Technology Innovation Co., Ltd. (GOOSKY) is located in Zhenggao Creative Industrial Park, Xiaolan Town, Zhongshan City, Guangdong. It is mainly engaged in the design, manufacture and sales of UAVs, model aircraft, power systems and accessories. The company was founded in 2021, owning model aircraft and drone brand GOOSKY. The core team has about 10~20 years of industry work experience. The main products are aerobatic model helicopters, industrial drones and power system accessories. The GOOSKY R&D team has many years of experience in design and flight testing. It adopts innovative technology and develops high-quality products attentively. It has a number of design patents now. GOOSKY adhere to the development concept of quality first. We are customer-oriented, aiming to improve product performance and quality, continue to innovate and develop more satisfactory products for customers. With many years experiances in design, test, ect., Goosky R&D team adopts innovative technology, develop high quality product. There’re different a number of Goosky design patents .

Screenshots

HW Link V24 screens
Goosky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HW Link V2 at 3.4 against Goosky's 2.5. HW Link V2 also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). Goosky's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HW Link V2 holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of HW Link V2's written reviews are positive against 0% of Goosky's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HW Link V2 ships an update every 3 months, Goosky every 11 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HW Link V2 versus Goosky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHW Link V2Goosky
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (35 ratings) — better2.5 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews29.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHobbywing Technology Co.,LtdZhongshan Goosky Technology Innovation Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

HW Link V2

All ratings34 ratings
Positive61.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive29.8%
Neutral19.1%
Negative51.1%

Goosky

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

HW Link V2

No in-app purchases

None

Goosky

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HW Link V2 free?
HW Link V2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Goosky free?
Goosky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HW Link V2 or Goosky?
HW Link V2 is rated higher. HW Link V2 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Goosky averages 2.5 from 10 ratings.
Do HW Link V2 or Goosky have ads?
Neither HW Link V2 nor Goosky shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HW Link V2 or Goosky?
HW Link V2 ships an update every 3 months, and Goosky every 11 months. Most recently, HW Link V2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Goosky on November 3, 2026.

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