Comparison

HW Link V2 vs RunCam Fly

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

RunCam Fly

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RunCam Fly is a powerful and user-friendly drone ground station app that fully supports ArduPilot and PX4 flight controllers, providing a seamless flying experience and precise control. Key Features: Flight Tuning: Supports MAVLink/CRSF protocols with a complete parameter configuration interface for real-time ArduPilot/PX4 tuning Telemetry Monitoring: Real-time display of altitude, speed, battery voltage, GPS data, and other critical flight information Map Navigation: Switch between vector and satellite maps, track flight paths in real time, and enable auto-follow mode Mission Planning: Intuitive waypoint mission editing with support for multiple waypoint types and one-click mission uploads Flight Recording: Automatically logs flight data, supports flight path replay and data analysis Voice Alerts: Smart voice notifications for flight status, battery levels, signal loss, and other critical events 3D Attitude Indicator: Provides a clear visualization of aircraft attitude for enhanced flight control Failsafe Protection: Configurable GCS, long/short signal loss protection to minimize flight risks Connection Methods: Supports Bluetooth / TCP / UDP connections Compatible with MAVLink / CRSF protocols Works with ArduPilot / PX4 / INAV / Betaflight flight controllers Safety Features: All data is stored locally to protect user privacy Multi-layer failsafe protection for enhanced flight security Real-time monitoring and alerts to ensure reliable operation RunCam Fly – Smarter, Safer, and More Efficient Drone Control!

Screenshots

HW Link V24 screens
RunCam Fly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RunCam Fly at every 4 days against HW Link V2's every 3 months. RunCam Fly also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HW Link V2 ships an update every 3 months, RunCam Fly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HW Link V2 versus RunCam Fly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHW Link V2RunCam Fly
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHobbywing Technology Co.,LtdRunCam

In-app purchases

None

HW Link V2

No in-app purchases

None

RunCam Fly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HW Link V2 free?
HW Link V2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RunCam Fly free?
RunCam Fly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HW Link V2 or RunCam Fly have ads?
Neither HW Link V2 nor RunCam Fly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HW Link V2 or RunCam Fly?
HW Link V2 ships an update every 3 months, and RunCam Fly every 4 days. Most recently, HW Link V2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and RunCam Fly on October 30, 2026.

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