Comparison

Traxxas Link vs Monster Zone control

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

Monster Zone control

Manage your Monster outdoor and PA speakers from your smart device. Adjust volume, lighting, and EQ settings, switch audio sources, and sync multiple speakers for an enhanced listening experience. Tune into radio stations and save your favorites.

Highlights
  • Control volume, LED lights, and equalizer
  • Switch input sources
  • Sync EZ-Play and TWS speakers
  • Surf and save radio stations
  • Compatible with MNGI30, MNRRX, and X6 speakers
Features
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Control your Monster Outdoor Speakers with the all-in-one Monster Zone Control mobile app. Adjust settings, switch input sources, sync EZ-Play and TWS speakers, and change things up on the fly, all from your compatible smart device. Monster Rockin App Features + Compatible with MNGI30 and MNRRX speaker + Connect two speakers with Monster TWS + Control volume, LED lights, input sources, and equalizer settings, including the Bass boost + Surf radio frequencies and save your favorite stations Monster all-in-one PA speaker App Features + Compatible with X6 PA speaker + Connect two X6 with Monster TWS + Control volume, LED lights, input sources, equalizer settings + Surf radio frequencies and save your favorite stations

Screenshots

Traxxas Link4 screens
Monster Zone control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Traxxas Link at 3.7 against Monster Zone control's 2.5. Traxxas Link also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 21%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Monster Zone control's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Traxxas Link has 296 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Traxxas Link's written reviews are positive against 21% of Monster Zone control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Traxxas Link ships an update every 6 weeks, Monster Zone control every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Traxxas Link versus Monster Zone control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraxxas LinkMonster Zone control
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (296 ratings) — better2.5 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews — better21.1% of reviews
Number of ratings296 — better33
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTraxxas丽丽 巴

Customer experience

Traxxas Link

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

Monster Zone control

All ratings20 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative68.4%

User reviews

Traxxas Link

From 296 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

Monster Zone control

From 33 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 App works for some users
  • 💡 Can sync multiple speakers for some
  • 💡 Controls lights and radio stations
  • 💡 Shows battery life percentage
  • 💡 Allows fine control of colors and volume

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App doesn't work for many
  • 🐛 Takes forever to load/find speaker
  • 🐛 Disconnects often, times out quickly
  • 🐛 Minimal functionality, clunky
  • 🐛 Volume buttons are MAX or OFF

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
Show 2 more
  • 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

Monster Zone control

Reported bugs

52 issues
  • Takes forever to load and find speaker
  • Disconnects often, times out quickly
  • Volume buttons are either MAX or OFF
  • App is unusable
  • App doesn't work for EQ, lighting, and volume
Show 47 more
  • Preset buttons stopped working
  • App is totally useless
  • App doesn't work
  • App refuses to recognize speaker
  • Unable to pair speakers
  • Unable to select speaker buttons
  • Can't connect to app
  • Doesn't seem to know speaker is there
  • Features do not work as advertised
  • Won't connect
  • Volume slider is terrible
  • App is unresponsive as of iOS 17.4 update
  • App won't work when selecting modes
  • App needs to be updated
  • App is less than basic, insult to users
  • App serves no purpose
  • No compatibility with RR270 other than volume/lights
  • User interface is poor, not intuitive
  • Speaker is slow to set FM presets
  • App will not work, syncs speakers and disconnects randomly
  • Outdated and dysfunctional, boxes won't click
  • Alarm feature is finicky and constantly resets
  • Sliders for volume don't change as you slide
  • Radio preset setting doesn't seem intuitive
  • App used to work with Glo 2, now says 'no monster products found'
  • App and speakers are a joke
  • Won't play Amazon music through app
  • App stopped working, won't connect
  • Can't adjust volume via phone buttons when on Bluetooth
  • App is a dissatisfaction in most applications
  • Alarms not saved, wake up volume too loud
  • Unit is not recognized sometimes
  • Tower of Music 1 & 2 not listed
  • App randomly quits or can't find speaker
  • App will not stay connected
  • App stopped working, uninstalled/reinstalled, no response to help email
  • App connects to iPad but won't play sound
  • App connected fine but cannot play music from phone via Bluetooth
  • App won't open, keeps closing on iPad
  • App does not support Rockin Roller 2
  • Overly complicated, buggy, non-intuitive
  • Alarm option is terrible, alarms don't go off if app is closed
  • No option for Tower speaker
  • Big restriction for iOS 11 and above with Monster Glo 2
  • App stopped working, won't connect
  • Tower of Music isn't compatible with app
  • App is kind of accessible with voice over but needs work

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add microphone controls
  • Add volume controls similar to bass/treble
  • Add multi-speaker pairing
  • Add updates for the app
  • Improve EQ, lighting, and volume controls
Show 6 more
  • Make preset buttons work consistently
  • Add more preset color combos for lights
  • Disable standby mode or change time
  • Include Monster Roam Radio in the app
  • Add standby switch to radio display
  • Add option to disable weather tone for blind users

In-app purchases

None

Traxxas Link

No in-app purchases

None

Monster Zone control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Traxxas Link free?
Traxxas Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Monster Zone control free?
Monster Zone control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Traxxas Link or Monster Zone control?
Traxxas Link is rated higher. Traxxas Link averages 3.7 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while Monster Zone control averages 2.5 from 33 ratings.
Do Traxxas Link or Monster Zone control have ads?
Neither Traxxas Link nor Monster Zone control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Traxxas Link or Monster Zone control?
Traxxas Link ships an update every 6 weeks, and Monster Zone control every 4 months. Most recently, Traxxas Link was updated on October 22, 2026 and Monster Zone control on October 23, 2026.

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