Comparison

Traxxas Link vs Sky Viper Drone Builder

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

Sky Viper Drone Builder

Assemble a high-performance drone with this app. It offers animated, step-by-step instructions and an in-depth look at the drone's internal components. Learn about the controller board and its advanced firmware.

Highlights
  • Animated step-by-step assembly instructions
  • Detailed look at drone inner workings
  • Interactive diagrams and 3D models
  • Explanations of drone components
  • Information on ViperFlight 5 control firmware
Features
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Experience the satisfaction of assembling the high-performance Sky Viper E1700 Stunt Drone Builder yourself! This app provides animated step-by-step instructions and a detailed, educational look at the inner workings of a drone. Pore over the controller board, which is pre-programmed with ViperFlight 5, a state-of-the-art control firmware based on platforms commonly used in racing-class drones. Learn about the components inside your drone with interactive diagrams, 3D models, and explanations of every part of your new drone!

Screenshots

Traxxas Link4 screens
Sky Viper Drone Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Traxxas Link at 3.7 against Sky Viper Drone Builder's 2.4. Traxxas Link also leads on ratings volume (296 vs 13). Sky Viper Drone Builder's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Traxxas Link has 296 ratings behind it against 13, 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 33% of Sky Viper Drone Builder's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Traxxas Link versus Sky Viper Drone Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraxxas LinkSky Viper Drone Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (296 ratings) — better2.4 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings296 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTraxxasSkyrocket, LLC

Customer experience

Traxxas Link

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

Sky Viper Drone Builder

All ratings13 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

Sky Viper Drone Builder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Traxxas Link

No in-app purchases

None

Sky Viper Drone Builder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Traxxas Link free?
Traxxas Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sky Viper Drone Builder free?
Sky Viper Drone Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Traxxas Link or Sky Viper Drone Builder?
Traxxas Link is rated higher. Traxxas Link averages 3.7 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while Sky Viper Drone Builder averages 2.4 from 13 ratings.
Do Traxxas Link or Sky Viper Drone Builder have ads?
Neither Traxxas Link nor Sky Viper Drone Builder shows ads.

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