Comparison

Mini4WD vs RC Arena

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

Head to head
About

Mini4WD

This app uses your device's camera to automatically time Mini 4WD races. It can track lap times, fastest times, and average times, with manual measurement options available. Customize settings like passing sounds, vibration, and course length for an optimized racing experience.

Highlights
  • Automatic lap timing with camera detection
  • Manual measurement option
  • Records fastest and average times
  • Customizable passing sound and vibration
  • Adjustable number of lanes and laps
  • Course length setting for speed calculation
  • Share race results via Twitter, memo, or email
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It is a timer application that can measure the lap time, fastest time, average time of Mini 4WD with the camera. Manual measurement is also possible. [How to use] 0. From the setting menu, you can set the passing sound, vibration, number of lanes, number of measurement laps, course length, detection sensitivity, unit, etc. 1. Select the number of lanes. If you are not sure, please select 1 lane. 2. Set the number of measurement laps. Measurement will end automatically at the specified number of times. 3. Set the course length. It is used for speed calculation. Even if it is not set, it does not affect the measurement. 4. Secure the device so that the selected lane and course match. Even if it deviates a little, there is no problem as long as it fits within the range where the Mini 4WD can pass. 5. Tap the screen and wait for the Mini 4WD to pass first. 6. Run the Mini 4WD. 7. When the specified number of measurements is taken, the measurement is completed. You can see records from the button at the bottom left. Records can be transferred to twitter, memo app, or email with the Share button. * Long Press to interrupt the measurement and return to the TOP screen. * Manual measurement is possible with the button at the bottom right. It can be used for simple measurement from outside the course. * Detection method The passage judgment of Mini 4WD is regarded as detection when the average brightness of the shooting frame pixels of the camera exceeds the set sensitivity. When the sensitivity is 85, it is detected that the average brightness before and after the frame changes by 15%, When the sensitivity is 90, it is detected that the average brightness before and after the frame changes by 10%, When the sensitivity is 60, it is detected when the average brightness before and after the frame changes by 40%. If you fix the device, the accuracy will increase. Even if the camera shakes without fixing, it will not be erroneously detected unless the brightness changes significantly.

About

RC Arena

This app streamlines the management of RC crawling competitions for organizers and participants. It offers features for creating events, real-time scoring, live scoreboards, and season tracking. Competitors can easily register, view standings, and track their performance.

Highlights
  • Competition creation and management
  • Real-time scoring and judging interface
  • Live scoreboards with detailed statistics
  • Season tracking with cumulative scoring
  • Club and organization management
  • Competitor registration and performance tracking
Features
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RC Arena - Complete Competition Management for RC Crawling RC Arena is the all-in-one solution for managing RC crawling competitions from start to finish. Whether you're organizing a local club event or running a multi-competition season, RC Arena streamlines every aspect of competition management. FOR COMPETITION ORGANIZERS: • Create and manage competitions with custom classes and courses • Real-time scoring interface for judges • Live scoreboards with detailed statistics and podium results • Season tracking with cumulative scoring across multiple competitions • Team management - add judges and manage your competition team • Calendar integration - schedule and track upcoming events • Announcements - keep competitors informed with club-wide updates • Push notifications - alert competitors about registration deadlines and results • Custom scoring configuration - set points for gates, penalties, and bonuses • Competition finalization - lock results and generate final standings FOR COMPETITORS: • Easy registration with multi-class support • View real-time standings during competitions • Track performance across seasons • Receive notifications about upcoming events and results • Access competition history and personal statistics KEY FEATURES: Competition Management Create competitions with multiple classes, custom courses, and flexible scoring. Set registration deadlines, manage competitor limits, and track everything in one place. Live Scoring & Judging Intuitive scoring interface for judges with real-time updates. Score runs quickly with support for gates, penalties, bonuses, and DNF tracking. Real-Time Scoreboards Watch standings update live as scores are entered. View detailed statistics including average scores, DNF rates, competitor counts, and podium results. Season Tracking Track performance across multiple competitions with cumulative season scoreboards. Perfect for clubs running year-long competition series. Club & Organization Management Manage multiple clubs or organizations from one app. Switch between clubs seamlessly and maintain separate competition calendars. PRICING - FREE FOR CLUBS: RC Arena is completely free for clubs and organizations to use. There are no subscription fees or monthly charges. Free Tier Start managing competitions immediately: • Create unlimited competitions • Up to 10 competitors per competition • Local storage (no cloud sync) • Admin-only registration Paid Tier Features Unlock advanced features while keeping the app free for your club: • Unlimited competitors per competition • Cloud sync across all devices • Season scoreboards and tracking • Calendar events and scheduling • Push notifications • Team management and announcements • Custom scoring point configuration • Competitor self-registration How It Works: In paid tier, competitors pay a registration fee when they register themselves for physical competition events. This fee covers event registration and payment processing. Your club uses the app completely free - no charges, no subscriptions, no hidden fees. Perfect for: • RC crawling clubs and organizations • Competition organizers and judges • Event coordinators • Competitors tracking their performance RC Arena makes competition management simple, efficient, and professional. Download now and start managing your next competition today - completely free for your club!

Screenshots

Mini4WD4 screens
RC Arena3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RC Arena at 5.0 against Mini4WD's 4.0. RC Arena also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Mini4WD's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RC Arena holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mini4WD ships an update every 2 months, RC Arena every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mini4WD versus RC Arena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini4WDRC Arena
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKatsuyoshi KonnoPablo Figueroa

Customer experience

Mini4WD

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RC Arena

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mini4WD

No in-app purchases

None

RC Arena

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mini4WD free?
Mini4WD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RC Arena free?
RC Arena is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mini4WD or RC Arena?
RC Arena is rated higher. Mini4WD averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while RC Arena averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Mini4WD or RC Arena have ads?
Mini4WD shows ads; RC Arena does not.
Which is updated more often, Mini4WD or RC Arena?
Mini4WD ships an update every 2 months, and RC Arena every 9 days. Most recently, Mini4WD was updated on October 9, 2026 and RC Arena on October 8, 2026.

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