FAM1LY vs RC Pit Spec
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
FAM1LY
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The FAM1LY App is made up of 8 useful tools that will help you during your racing sessions. - Sensor tool: with this tool you can measure the Camber and Caster angle of your car in the quickest way possible. - Fuel calculator: it will tell you the runtime of your engine, a must-have tool for a racer. It will also let you save your runs and make an average calculation between them. - Tyre consumption: this tool is used to calculate the lifetime of the tyres for the IF18 and the IF15 cars. As for the Fuel calculator tool, you can save your runs and make an average calculation between 2 or more of them. - Oil converter: ever been in a situation where you want a specific gradation of oil but you donβt have it with you? This tool can tell you exactly how much oil to use to produce the desired oil density. - Stopwatch: this is more than a normal stopwatch. When you save a run you can watch it in details, check the fastest lap, average lap, consistency, and much moreβ¦ You can also race with the βGhostβ of that run! - Gear ratio tool: it will help you to calculate the gear ratio of your car. - Notes: a note taking tool to write down everything you need. - Setup database: from this tool you can download an editable blank setup sheet of your car, edit it and then upload it on the app to always have all your setups in a single place.
RC Pit Spec
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Your whole RC pit, in one app. RC Pit Spec brings your setups, lap times, AI analysis, parts, and sharing together in one place β the pit box in your pocket. Whatever you do at the track, just open the app and it's all there. And the standout: your phone becomes a lap timer. No transponder, no timing loop. Point the camera for a single car β or print the app's paper markers to time several at once. Then let AI analyze your runs and tell you what to tune next. β Lap timing with your phone Point the camera at your finish line and it detects each pass automatically. Print ArUco markers from the app onto plain paper, stick them on, and time multiple cars at once, scored by number. Mount it on a tripod and run pack after pack with no re-setup. Everything runs on-device β works even with no signal at the track. β AI causal analysis Tap "analyze" and the AI compares this run to your last session at the same track: "Toe-in up front gave you better turn-in." Cause and effect, not guesswork. Apply a suggested change in one tap, then confirm on your next run whether it actually made you faster. β AI pit crew chat Chat directly with a virtual veteran RC mechanic. Ask follow-ups, dig deeper, and get real coaching that respects your chassis' specific constraints. β Run log Record date, track, surface, temperature, installed parts, and notes. See your progress in numbers and charts β the lap-trend graph drops as you get faster. β Garage Manage all your cars and settings in one place, with a fast, low-typing UI built for the pit lane. β Parts management Track your inventory, what's installed on which car, and maintenance reminders. β Pit Browse, compare, and import other drivers' setups. Learn from the fast guys and share your own. β PDF export (every chassis) Export a setup sheet as a PDF for any chassis. TT-02, MB-01, TRF421, TA08R and other main Tamiya chassis use an official-style sheet; the rest use an item-list sheet. Print it and keep it in your pit box. β Supported chassis 40+ chassis across touring, off-road, drift, and Mini-Z β including Tamiya, Kyosho, YOKOMO, XRAY, Team Associated, Mugen, Infinity, Schumacher, and more. New chassis added regularly. Not in the list? Add your machine under a name you choose. β Pricing Free to start. Optional Basic / Pro plans for AI usage and premium features. β Disclaimer All product and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners. RC Pit Spec is an independent third-party tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any manufacturer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FAM1LY at none against RC Pit Spec's 4. FAM1LY also leads on ads (none vs shown). RC Pit Spec's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. RC Pit Spec sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FAM1LY asks for nothing beyond the download.
FAM1LY ships an update every 9 months, RC Pit Spec every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FAM1LY | RC Pit Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Leonardo Valente | KG APP LAB |
In-app purchases
FAM1LY
No in-app purchases
RC Pit Spec
- Basic (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Basic (Yearly)$9.991 Year
- Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
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- Pro (Yearly)$99.991 Year









