Maclan Smart Link vs RCTRK
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/
RCTRK
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RCTRK is the client application of the RCTRK Lap Time & Statistics system, that integrates with MyLaps RC4 decoder. See your and others' lap times in realtime or from past days at the track. NOTE: This application is only relevant if you are physically racing RC-cars on the race track Västerort Indoor RC Arena/Lövstabanan. Features: - Car and Transponder configuration: Define multiple cars and assign transponders as you move them between cars. Lap times will be associated with the car, not the transponder. - Track Realtime: See best and latest lap times per car in realtime, as well as best 5 minutes and fastest 3 laps. - My Laps Realtime: See only your laps in real time and get immediate feedback on your sessions. - Previous Activity: see all lap times on the track, including your own sessions, from previous days.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RCTRK at every 5 days against Maclan Smart Link's every 4 months. Maclan Smart Link's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Maclan Smart Link ships an update every 4 months, RCTRK every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Maclan Smart Link | RCTRK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EXPERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | Codetouch Ventures Sweden AB |
In-app purchases
Maclan Smart Link
No in-app purchases
RCTRK
No in-app purchases
Questions
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