Comparison

RC Gears vs SPM GNSS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RC Gears

This application connects to a specific corner weight system to measure and display the weight distribution of RC cars. Users can view data, calibrate the scale, and adjust settings like auto power-off via Bluetooth. It's designed for precise weight analysis in RC racing.

Highlights
  • Measure RC car weight distribution
  • View weight data via Bluetooth
  • Calibrate the scale
  • Set auto power-off time
  • Connects to SCWS2000 system
Features
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The Weighing app is specially designed for SkyRC SCWS2000 Corner Weight System to measure the RC car's weight distribution. The RC racers can view the weight data, calibrate the scale, set the auto power-off time through the App via Bluetooth, and so on. Weighing是一款专为SkyRC SCWS2000智能蓝牙称重器而设计的App,用以测量模型车4个角的重量分布,通过蓝牙连接App查看模型车重量分配数据, 校准称重器,及设置自动关机时间等。

About

SPM GNSS

Features
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The Spektrum GNSS Wireless GPS Speed Meter and Data Logger is your compact solution for comprehensive RC performance assessment. It allows you to measure and analyze acceleration, G-force, speed, time, distance, height, and vertical velocity of your RC vehicle.

Screenshots

RC Gears4 screens
SPM GNSS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SPM GNSS at 9.0 against RC Gears's 13.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RC Gears versus SPM GNSS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRC GearsSPM GNSS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (56 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings56 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyRC Technology Co.,Ltd.Horizon Hobby

Bugs and requests

RC Gears

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Doesn't connect to Bluetooth with iOS 18
  • Shows errors on scales
  • Max speed shown is rounded to a whole number
  • App still freezing up when trying to get speed information
  • Bluetooth reconnect not always working
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  • New update has made drag racing unusable (no time or graph displayed)
  • Scales are glitchy and give different readings
  • Micro USB breaking off the board (older versions)
  • Bluetooth connection issue reported

Requested features

11 requests
  • Ability to save preset/default distances on drag mode
  • Ability to export data for analysis (e.g., with Excel)
  • Support for 1/5 cars
  • More functions for GNSS performance analyzer
  • Waterproof GNSS
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  • New GPS meter with LCD display
  • Record coordinates
  • More applications for the device
  • Develop a corner weight system for 1/5 scale
  • More features for GNSS performance analyzer
  • Clearer connection process explanation

SPM GNSS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RC Gears

No in-app purchases

None

SPM GNSS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RC Gears free?
RC Gears is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SPM GNSS free?
SPM GNSS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RC Gears or SPM GNSS have ads?
Neither RC Gears nor SPM GNSS shows ads.

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