HW Link V2 vs FADER Hawk
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.
FADER Hawk
Control your drone with ease and capture stunning aerial photos and videos. This app offers a user-friendly interface for seamless connection, media capture, and storage directly to your device.
- Easy drone connection
- HD photo and video capture
- In-app media gallery
- Save media to camera roll
- User-friendly interface
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The FADER Hawk Drone App is designed for seamless control and enhanced aerial photography with the FADER Hawk drone. With this app, users can easily connect their iPhone to the drone, allowing for a smooth flying experience. Key Features: - Easy Connection: The app provides a simple and quick way to pair your FADER Hawk drone with your iPhone, ensuring you’re ready to fly in no time. - High-Quality Media Capture: Capture stunning HD photos and videos directly from the app, making it easy to document your adventures and creative projects. - In-App Gallery: Access and view all your photos and videos in a dedicated gallery. This feature allows you to organize your media and enjoy the memories you've created. - Simple Storage Options: Effortlessly save your media to your iPhone’s camera roll with one tap, making it convenient to share your captures on social media or with friends and family. - User-Friendly Design: The interface is designed for ease of use, catering to both newcomers and experienced drone pilots.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FADER Hawk at 4.0 against HW Link V2's 3.4. FADER Hawk also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). HW Link V2's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 4). 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.
FADER Hawk holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HW Link V2 has 35 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
HW Link V2 ships an update every 3 months, FADER Hawk every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HW Link V2 | FADER Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (35 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hobbywing Technology Co.,Ltd | TRNDlabs |
Customer experience
HW Link V2
FADER Hawk
In-app purchases
HW Link V2
No in-app purchases
FADER Hawk
No in-app purchases
