Comparison

HW Link V2 vs IMRC Setup Manager

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

IMRC Setup Manager

Organize and manage all your racing car setups, track information, and personal notes in one centralized location. Easily share your custom setups with friends or keep them private for your own use.

Highlights
  • Car setup management
  • Track information storage
  • Setup sharing
  • Personal notes
  • Centralized organization
Features
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IMRC Setup Manager 2.0 is built for RC racers who want an easier way to manage vehicles, tracks, setups, race days, notes, and tuning changes in one organized place. Track your RC cars, save setup information, manage track details, record race-day changes, and keep important tuning notes ready when you need them. Whether you are testing, racing, comparing setup changes, or preparing for your next event, IMRC Setup Manager helps keep everything cleaner, faster, and easier to find. Designed around real RC racing workflows, the app gives you dedicated sections for Vehicles, Tracks, Setups, RaceDay, Tools, and Support. Each section is organized so racers can quickly get to the information they need without digging through paper setup sheets or scattered notes. Key features include: Vehicle Management Save your RC vehicles with chassis style, manufacturer, model, transponder, notes, and setup history. Track Management Store track information, surface details, LiveRC links, location details, and notes for each race location. Setup Manager Record and manage setup details for different cars and tracks. Keep your setup information organized so you can review, compare, and adjust more easily. RaceDay Tools Use RaceDay mode to help manage race events, synced race information, notes, setup changes, and event history. Setup Change Tracking Record what changed, when it changed, and which car or track it was connected to. Cloud Sync Sign in and sync your data so your important setup information can stay backed up and available. RC Tuning Tools Access helpful tools designed for RC setup work, including measurement and tuning helpers. Support Access Quickly reach IMRC Racing N Repair through support options including email, Facebook, and Discord. IMRC Setup Manager 2.0 was created to make RC racing setup management more useful, more organized, and easier to use at the track.

Screenshots

HW Link V24 screens
IMRC Setup Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IMRC Setup Manager at 75% against HW Link V2's 30%. IMRC Setup Manager also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). HW Link V2's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 4). 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

IMRC Setup Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.5 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. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of HW Link V2's written reviews are positive against 75% of IMRC Setup Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HW Link V2 ships an update every 3 months, IMRC Setup Manager every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HW Link V2 versus IMRC Setup Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHW Link V2IMRC Setup Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (35 ratings)4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.8% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHobbywing Technology Co.,LtdJosh Ingersoll

Customer experience

HW Link V2

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

IMRC Setup Manager

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HW Link V2

No in-app purchases

None

IMRC Setup Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HW Link V2 free?
HW Link V2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IMRC Setup Manager free?
IMRC Setup Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HW Link V2 or IMRC Setup Manager?
IMRC Setup Manager is rated higher. HW Link V2 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while IMRC Setup Manager averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do HW Link V2 or IMRC Setup Manager have ads?
Neither HW Link V2 nor IMRC Setup Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HW Link V2 or IMRC Setup Manager?
HW Link V2 ships an update every 3 months, and IMRC Setup Manager every 5 days. Most recently, HW Link V2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and IMRC Setup Manager on October 24, 2026.

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