Comparison

RC Pit Calc Pro vs DataLink V3

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

Head to head
About

RC Pit Calc Pro

This app provides a comprehensive suite of calculators for RC car enthusiasts, covering gear ratios, suspension geometry, shock tuning, and more. It helps racers and bashers optimize their vehicle's performance with precise calculations and real-world data.

Highlights
  • Gear ratio and FDR calculation
  • Pinion and top speed recommendation
  • Suspension geometry calculator
  • Shock oil temperature and blending
  • Fuel usage calculator
  • Corner weight analysis
Features
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The RC gear ratio calculator trusted by racers and bashers — plus every other calculator you need at the track, in one free app. GEAR RATIO CALCULATOR Calculate gear ratio, final drive ratio (FDR), and rollout from your pinion and spur. Enter your gears "before and after" to see the real impact of gear and tire changes as a percentage (e.g. +2.5%), so you know exactly how much speed and motor load to expect. Built-in transmission data for hundreds of popular RC cars. PINION RECOMMENDER Not sure which pinion to run? Pick your car, enter your motor, and get a starting pinion from how racers in your class actually gear, plus the range they run. Built from real race setups across hundreds of classes. TOP SPEED CALCULATOR For electric cars with brushless motors: enter basic info about your setup and get a solid estimate of your car's top speed. PILL INSERT / SUSPENSION GEOMETRY CALCULATOR Find your toe, anti-squat, kick-up, roll center, and track width. Supports all popular cars that use pill inserts, and works with custom suspension mounts. CORNER WEIGHT CALCULATOR Enter your car's corner weights and get the full breakdown: front-rear, left-right, and cross weight/wedge. SHOCK OIL TEMP & VISCOSITY CALCULATOR Racing on a hotter or colder day than usual? See exactly what shock oil to run to keep the same car feel. OIL BLENDING CALCULATOR Don't have the right shock oil with you? Blend the thick and thin oils you already own — this calculator gives you the exact proportions for your target viscosity. SHOCK DAMPING CALCULATOR Compare two piston and oil combinations before you build the shock: roll damping, bump pack and jump pack side by side. Supports tapered pistons and dual hole sizes, with presets for common 1/10 and 1/8 shocks plus custom sizes. FUEL USAGE CALCULATOR For nitro racers: fuel burn per minute in race conditions, how much you need to finish long mains, and how many pit stops to plan. FEATURES - Remembers your entries for each car - Built-in data (spur gear, transmission ratio) for hundreds of popular cars - Walkthroughs and detailed help for every calculator FROM SO DIALED Want tuning help beyond the math? Our RC Setup App gives you pro setup sheets for 600+ cars, race logging, and an AI mechanic — find "RC Setup App" on the App Store.

About

DataLink V3

Features
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DataLink V3 Box Supports Hobbywing ESC Settings, Firmware Update & Data Analysis.

Screenshots

RC Pit Calc Pro4 screens
DataLink V34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DataLink V3 at none against RC Pit Calc Pro's 2. RC Pit Calc Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. RC Pit Calc Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DataLink V3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RC Pit Calc Pro ships an update every 4 days, DataLink V3 every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RC Pit Calc Pro versus DataLink V3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRC Pit Calc ProDataLink V3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDegree3, Inc.Hobbywing Technology Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RC Pit Calc Pro

One-time1
  • Lifetime Backer2 variants$4.99
None

DataLink V3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RC Pit Calc Pro free?
RC Pit Calc Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DataLink V3 free?
DataLink V3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RC Pit Calc Pro or DataLink V3 have ads?
Neither RC Pit Calc Pro nor DataLink V3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RC Pit Calc Pro or DataLink V3?
RC Pit Calc Pro ships an update every 4 days, and DataLink V3 every 9 months. Most recently, RC Pit Calc Pro was updated on October 30, 2026 and DataLink V3 on October 30, 2026.

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