Maclan Smart Link vs RACER+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Maclan Smart Link
This app connects to Maclan Racing competition ESCs, allowing users to load and reset profiles, set parameters, update firmware, and view data logs. It requires iOS 13/14 and may need a PC firmware update for full functionality.
- ESC Profile load & reset
- ESC parameters setup
- ESC online firmware updating
- ESC data logging display
- Connects to iPhone and iPad
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Maclan Racing Smart Link is the dedicated app for Maclan Racing competition ESC’s. It allows the ESC to connect to iPhone and iPad with iOS13/14. Smart Link has the following functions: 1. ESC Profile load & reset 2. ESC parameters setup 3. ESC online firmware updating 4. ESC data logging display Note: Your ESC may need a firmware update via a PC (Maclan Panel Software) in order to use this app for programming. The Maclan Panel software can be found here: http://www.maclan-racing.com/software/
RACER+
Stream motorsports, car builds, and enthusiast content with an extensive library of live and on-demand programming. Offers exclusive events and original series for a premium experience.
- Extensive racing and car build library
- Exclusive live events
- On-demand programming
- Original series content
- Mobile, CTV, and desktop versions
- Advanced search bar
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The New and Free RACER+ app offers motorsport fans and auto enthusiasts an unparalleled streaming experience, boasting the most extensive library of racing, build & enthusiast, news & information and original series content. Catering to a global audience, it curates the best in motorsports, delivering a diverse range of exclusive live events and on-demand programming. With a commitment to quality and innovation, RACER+ ensures that users immerse themselves in the thrill of high-speed action and the intricacies of vehicle customization, providing the ultimate premium experience for aficionados worldwide. Key features include: mobile, CTV and desktop versions, FREE SIGN UP for optimized and custom experience, Carousel header with programming priorities, LIVE & UPCOMING & LIVE with countdown and detail info, SPOTLIGHT featured row curated by expert fans, new episodes row, RACER+ Original featured row, genre based rows for enhanced browsing in addition to advanced search bar, daily new releases including VOD exclusives, FAQ & CONTACT dedicated pages for assistance. For any further information including managing you account please go to https://www.mavtv.com/app-faq on your Mobile or Desktop device. Terms of Use - https://racer.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy - https://racer.com/racernetwork/privacy-policy/ For auto-renewing subscriptions please see Apple's Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Maclan Smart Link at 4.3 against RACER+'s 3.6. Maclan Smart Link also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (25% vs 8%). RACER+'s advantage is ratings volume (209 vs 15) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support 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. RACER+ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Maclan Smart Link asks for nothing beyond the download.
Maclan Smart Link holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RACER+ has 209 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Maclan Smart Link's written reviews are positive against 8% of RACER+'s.
Maclan Smart Link ships an update every 4 months, RACER+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Maclan Smart Link | RACER+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (15 ratings) — better | 3.6 (209 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 8.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 209 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EXPERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | Racer Network, LLC |
Customer experience
Maclan Smart Link
RACER+
In-app purchases
Maclan Smart Link
No in-app purchases
RACER+
- STANDARD Monthly$7.991 Month
- PREMIUM Monthly$19.991 Month
- PREMIUM 3 Month$39.993 Months
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- STANDARD Annual$79.991 Year
- PREMIUM Annual$99.991 Year
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