Comparison

Traxxas Link vs RaceBox

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

RaceBox

Enhance your driving performance with detailed analysis tools and seamless hardware integration. Track speed, acceleration, and lap times, and overlay data onto your recorded videos for deeper insights. Access a global library of race circuits and securely store your sessions in the cloud.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive data analysis with graphs
  • Secure cloud storage for sessions
  • Race circuit library (1500+ circuits)
  • Video analysis with real-time data overlay
  • Automatic drag slope correction
  • Session organization by date and type
  • Multi-device management
Features
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Unleash the Full Potential of Your Driving Experience In the modern era of cutting-edge hardware, having easy-to-use, dedicated software is essential to elevate the experience to the next level. That’s why we’ve meticulously designed the RaceBox app to perfectly complement RaceBox devices, delivering an unparalleled combination of performance, precision, and ease of use. With a sleek and intuitive interface, seamless integration, and advanced features, the RaceBox app ensures every moment on the track or drag strip is more engaging, insightful, and fun: * Comprehensive Data Analysis: Effortlessly analyze your performance with simple and in-depth tools, including graphs for speed, acceleration, and more. * Secure Cloud Storage: Sync all your sessions with RaceBox Cloud to keep them safe and accessible anytime, anywhere. * Race Circuit Library: Access a library of over 1,500 predefined race circuits worldwide. * Analyze with Video: Watch your videos paired with real-time data, like speed, acceleration, and lap times, to gain deeper insights and improve your performance. * Video Overlay Made Simple: Record live video directly within the app or import footage from a third-party action camera. Easily overlay your RaceBox data onto the video for a complete driving analysis experience. * Automatic Drag Slope Correction: Get precise drag times with automatic slope correction for each run. * Session Organization: All your sessions are automatically sorted by date, type, best time, and more for easy navigation. * Multi-Device Management: Connect and manage multiple RaceBox devices under one account for maximum convenience. The RaceBox app works hand-in-hand with our advanced hardware to provide a complete experience that redefines driving performance tracking and analysis. Note: The app requires additional RaceBox hardware and does not function as a standalone product. This app uses standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Traxxas Link4 screens
RaceBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Traxxas Link at none against RaceBox's 3. Traxxas Link also leads on ratings volume (295 vs 18) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. RaceBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Traxxas Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Traxxas Link against 3.6 for RaceBox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Traxxas Link has 295 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Traxxas Link's written reviews are positive against 42% of RaceBox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Traxxas Link ships an update every 6 weeks, RaceBox every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Traxxas Link versus RaceBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraxxas LinkRaceBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (295 ratings) — better3.6 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews42.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings295 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTraxxasRaceBox Motorsport Llc

Customer experience

Traxxas Link

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

RaceBox

All ratings18 ratings
Positive61.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral15.8%
Negative42.1%

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

RaceBox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Traxxas Link

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

RaceBox

Subscriptions3
  • 20GB Cloud Video Storage$3.991 Month
  • 100GB Cloud Video Storage$8.991 Month
  • 250GB Cloud Video Storage$14.991 Month

Questions

Is Traxxas Link free?
Traxxas Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RaceBox free?
RaceBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Traxxas Link or RaceBox?
Traxxas Link is rated higher. Traxxas Link averages 3.7 out of 5 from 295 ratings, while RaceBox averages 3.6 from 18 ratings.
Do Traxxas Link or RaceBox have ads?
Neither Traxxas Link nor RaceBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Traxxas Link or RaceBox?
Traxxas Link ships an update every 6 weeks, and RaceBox every 2 months. Most recently, Traxxas Link was updated on November 6, 2026 and RaceBox on November 3, 2026.

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