# Traxxas Link vs Hyper Wheels

The clearest difference is rating: Hyper Wheels at 5.0 against Traxxas Link's 3.7. Hyper Wheels also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Traxxas Link's advantage is ratings volume (294 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Hyper Wheels 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, Hyper Wheels every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Traxxas Link | Hyper Wheels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/hyper-wheels/id1601080470/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** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 135 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Traxxas](https://appshunter.io/developer/474948766) | [健 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/915660333) |

## 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


### Hyper Wheels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-wheels/id1601080470)

Connect your toy cars via Bluetooth to view real-time status data and track their performance. Record vehicle track records and time multiple laps for competitive play.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth toy car connection, Real-time vehicle status display, Vehicle track record logging, Lap timing functionality

**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 Hyper Wheels free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Traxxas Link or Hyper Wheels?

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

### Do Traxxas Link or Hyper Wheels have ads?

Neither Traxxas Link nor Hyper Wheels shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Traxxas Link or Hyper Wheels?

Traxxas Link ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hyper Wheels every 2 months. Most recently, Traxxas Link was updated on October 17, 2026 and Hyper Wheels on October 11, 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.*