Comparison

Traxxas Link vs Hover

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

Head to head
About

Traxxas Link

This app wirelessly connects to compatible radio systems to provide real-time telemetry data, allowing for precise control and tuning of radio-controlled models. It offers on-the-fly adjustments, profile saving, and data logging for enhanced performance and sharing.

Highlights
  • Wireless TQi radio system connection
  • Real-time telemetry data collection
  • On-the-fly tuning and adjustments
  • Save and share custom profiles
  • Telemetry dashboard with gauges
  • GPS speed module integration
Features
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Traxxas Link connects wirelessly to the next generation TQi radio systems via Bluetooth®. Traxxas Link delivers exciting features to exploit the full capabilities of the TQi radio system, TQi Telemetry Expander, Traxxas Stability Management, GPS Speed Module, and DTS-1 Drag Timing System. Traxxas Link collects and records real-time telemetry data as you drive, and includes sharing via Facebook and Twitter. Traxxas Link features screen support for current iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad and is optimized for use with the Traxxas Link Wireless Module. Only Traxxas gives you the power to unlock the full potential of the TQi Radio System with Traxxas Link, the custom application that integrates your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad with the TQi transmitter. This powerful app gives you complete control of operation and tuning of your Traxxas radio-controlled model with an intuitive, high-definition graphical user interface. Traxxas builds the world’s fastest Ready-To-Race radio-controlled models, capable of speeds that exceed 100mph. That level of performance demands precision control. Traxxas Link gives you tools for exacting adjustment and superior control while always keeping you informed of your model’s status and speed. Traxxas Link makes it easy to learn, understand, and access the powerful tuning options built into every Traxxas TQi radio system. Control your Drive Effect settings such as steering and throttle sensitivity, steering percentage, braking strength, and throttle trim by simply touching and dragging the sliders on the screen or enabling the Multi-Function knob on the transmitter. You can also adjust Traxxas Stability Management in Drive Effects to suit your skill and driving style. With Traxxas Link, everything takes place live, on-the-fly, giving you instant feedback on the changes you are making. Once you’ve created the perfect control settings for your model, save them as a profile that you can restore later, use on another model, or share with friends. If the track conditions change, simply re-tune your Drive Effects and save them as new profile. Once you equip your model with Traxxas Link telemetry sensors (some models may have factory installed sensors), the Traxxas Link dashboard comes to life with stunning graphics to report speed, battery voltage, RPM, and temperature. The app automatically detects sensors for easy set up and configuration. Up to nine gauges can be displayed. Set threshold warnings and log maximums, minimums, or averages. Use the recording function to document your dashboard view with sound, so that you can keep your eyes on your driving. The recordings can be named, saved, and shared with others. Traxxas Link offers enhanced access to telemetry data with the innovative TQi Telemetry Expander. Once the Expander is installed and activated, Traxxas Link will automatically detect any connected smart sensors, including the optional GPS speed module for highly-accurate mph or km/h reporting. These smart sensors provide extended telemetry data to the Traxxas Link app, which is displayed on your existing dashboard layout. With the TQi Telemetry Expander, you have unprecedented, real-time, access to vital information as you drive. Combined with the DTS-1 Drag Timing System, Traxxas Link provides a new level of racing excitement. Traxxas Link and DTS-1 allow you to capture all the nuances of Pro drag racing competition. Traxxas Link will fill in your timeslip with reaction time and elapsed time (ET) down to the millisecond and trap speed in actual miles per hour. Keep a run history on each of your models. Share time slips and set up race events with your friends. Dial in your ETs and any two cars can compete fairly, regardless of their top speeds! Race like the pros as you use staging strategy to pressure your opponent. Set up elimination rounds in Traxxas Link and share your results wirelessly. Only Traxxas makes drag racing so easy, accurate, fast, and fun

About

Hover

Connect your compatible hoverboard via Bluetooth to monitor speed, battery life, and track trips. Adjust skill levels, access support, and customize light colors on supported models.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Track trips and mileage
  • View speed and battery life
  • Change skill levels
  • Access manuals and support
  • Customize light colors
Features
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The Hover-1 App is compatible with the following Hover-1 models: Beast Charger Eclipse H1 Horizon Nomad (no color changing lights) Superstar Titan (no color changing lights) The Hover-1 App allows you to connect several models via Bluetooth to do the following: - Change skill levels - Access manuals and customer support - Track trips, mileage & use GPS - View speed - View battery life - Change color of lights (not available on all models) Please note, continued of GPS location can dramatically decrease your devices battery life. Thank You for Choosing Hover-1, America’s #1 Hoverboard Brand! The App requires iOS9.0 above the system. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

Traxxas Link4 screens
Hover4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Traxxas Link at 3.7 against Hover's 2.9. Traxxas Link also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 26%). Hover's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 294) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Traxxas Link holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 294 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Traxxas Link's written reviews are positive against 26% of Hover's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Traxxas Link ships an update every 2 months, Hover every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Traxxas Link versus Hover: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraxxas LinkHover
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (294 ratings) — better2.9 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews — better26.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2941.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTraxxasDGL Group LTD

Customer experience

Traxxas Link

All ratings294 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative26.9%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive39.6%
Neutral13.6%
Negative46.8%

Hover

All ratings1,185 ratings
Positive42.3%
Neutral11.5%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive26.0%
Neutral16.4%
Negative57.5%

User reviews

Traxxas Link

From 294 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Customizable profiles
  • 👍 Useful features
  • 👍 Works well with Traxxas vehicles
  • 👍 Provides telemetry data

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🐛 Firmware update issues
  • 🐛 Connectivity problems
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • 🐛 Unreliable speed and temperature readings

Hover

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Customizable lights
  • 👍 Beginner mode
  • 🚀 Bluetooth connectivity
  • 👍 Kid and adult friendly layout

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 App not compatible with all models
  • 🔋 Battery life issues
  • 🐛 Login/account problems
  • 🐛 Calibration and mode switching issues

Bugs and requests

Traxxas Link

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Firmware update issues
  • Connectivity problems
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • Unreliable speed and temperature readings
  • Zoomed-in drive effects screen
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  • Inability to delete old models
  • Inverted throttle and steering controls

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more vehicle models
  • Improve UI and dashboard customization
  • Add metric units (km/h, Celsius)
  • Expand customization options (e.g., channel settings, lighting controls)
  • Improve firmware update reliability

Hover

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App unable to connect to hoverboard
  • Incorrect battery percentage display
  • Inability to change LED light colors
  • Sudden hoverboard malfunctions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more hoverboard models
  • Improve jerkiness and responsiveness of hoverboard
  • Add e-scooter support
  • Implement a lock system to prevent theft

In-app purchases

None

Traxxas Link

No in-app purchases

None

Hover

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Traxxas Link free?
Traxxas Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hover free?
Hover is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Traxxas Link or Hover?
Traxxas Link is rated higher. Traxxas Link averages 3.7 out of 5 from 294 ratings, while Hover averages 2.9 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Traxxas Link or Hover have ads?
Neither Traxxas Link nor Hover shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Traxxas Link or Hover?
Traxxas Link ships an update every 2 months, and Hover every 5 weeks. Most recently, Traxxas Link was updated on September 20, 2026 and Hover on September 22, 2026.

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