# Traxxas Link vs CODECAR

The clearest difference is rating: CODECAR at 5.0 against Traxxas Link's 3.7. CODECAR also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Traxxas Link's advantage is ratings volume (294 vs 1). 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.

CODECAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Traxxas Link has 294 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Traxxas Link ships an update every 6 weeks, CODECAR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Traxxas Link | CODECAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traxxas-link/id474948763/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codecar/id1475119667/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **294** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 39.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 135 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Traxxas](https://appshunter.io/developer/474948766) | [广东群宇互动科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019985641) |

## 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


### CODECAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codecar/id1475119667)

Control a Bluetooth toy car with multiple intuitive modes including key remote, gyroscope, line drawing, voice commands, and action programming. Experience diverse and engaging ways to interact with your toy.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth toy car connectivity, Multiple control modes, Key remote control, Gyroscope sensing, Line drawing control, Voice command control, Action programming

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Traxxas Link free?

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

### Is CODECAR free?

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

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

CODECAR is rated higher. Traxxas Link averages 3.7 out of 5 from 294 ratings, while CODECAR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Traxxas Link or CODECAR have ads?

Neither Traxxas Link nor CODECAR shows ads.

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

Traxxas Link ships an update every 6 weeks, and CODECAR fortnightly. Most recently, Traxxas Link was updated on October 7, 2026 and CODECAR on October 2, 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.*