Maclan Smart Link vs EliteRC
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/
EliteRC
Stay connected to RC racing events with live schedules, driver tracking, and event details. Receive timely notifications for race announcements and important updates. This app is designed for participants and spectators at supported Elite RC events.
- Live race schedules and status
- Driver tracking and selection
- Race and driver notifications
- Event calendar with details
- Persistent followed-driver preferences
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EliteRC keeps RC racers and fans connected throughout race day. View live and upcoming race schedules, follow selected drivers, and see event calendar details in one convenient app. Enable notifications for race-day announcements, selected races and drivers, and important calendar changes. Features include: • Live race schedules and race status • Driver selection and tracking • Race and driver notifications • Event calendars, locations, and schedule details • Persistent followed-driver preferences EliteRC is designed for participants and spectators at supported Elite RC events.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: EliteRC at 100% against Maclan Smart Link's 25%. EliteRC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Maclan Smart Link's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EliteRC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Maclan Smart Link's written reviews are positive against 100% of EliteRC's.
Maclan Smart Link ships an update every 4 months, EliteRC monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Maclan Smart Link | EliteRC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (15 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EXPERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | Daniel Eduardo Paz Herrera |
Customer experience
Maclan Smart Link
EliteRC
In-app purchases
Maclan Smart Link
No in-app purchases
EliteRC
No in-app purchases
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