# Traxxas Link vs PlashLights

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlashLights at 80% against Traxxas Link's 40%. PlashLights also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.7). Traxxas Link's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (295 vs 11). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PlashLights holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Traxxas Link has 295 ratings behind it against 11, 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 80% of PlashLights's.

Traxxas Link ships an update every 6 weeks, PlashLights every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Traxxas Link | PlashLights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traxxas-link/id474948763/reviews) | **[3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plashlights/id1456303494/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **295** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 39.6% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 135 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Traxxas](https://appshunter.io/developer/474948766) | [PlashLights LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456303493) |

## What reviewers say

### Traxxas Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traxxas-link/id474948763)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Firmware update issues
- Connectivity problems
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Unreliable speed and temperature readings
- Zoomed-in drive effects screen

**Requested features**

- 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


### PlashLights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plashlights/id1456303494)

Control RGB and RGBW LED lights with custom colors and pre-programmed patterns. Manage multiple zones and devices wirelessly via Bluetooth. Ideal for vehicles, pools, and entertainment spaces.

**Highlights:** Custom color selection via color wheel, 32 pre-programmed flash, fade, and jump patterns, Adjustable speed and intensity, Control multiple zones with up to 8 devices each, Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, Offline mode for learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Traxxas Link free?

Traxxas Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PlashLights free?

PlashLights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Traxxas Link or PlashLights?

PlashLights is rated higher. Traxxas Link averages 3.7 out of 5 from 295 ratings, while PlashLights averages 3.9 from 11 ratings.

### Do Traxxas Link or PlashLights have ads?

Neither Traxxas Link nor PlashLights shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Traxxas Link or PlashLights?

Traxxas Link ships an update every 6 weeks, and PlashLights every 13 months. Most recently, Traxxas Link was updated on October 23, 2026 and PlashLights on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*