# Traxxas Link vs Red Thunder Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Red Thunder Remote at 4.4 against Traxxas Link's 3.7. Red Thunder Remote also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 40%). Traxxas Link's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (295 vs 10). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Red Thunder Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Traxxas Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

Red Thunder Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Traxxas Link has 295 ratings behind it against 10, 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 75% of Red Thunder Remote's.

Traxxas Link ships an update every 6 weeks, Red Thunder Remote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Traxxas Link | Red Thunder Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traxxas-link/id474948763/reviews) | **[4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-thunder-remote/id6762099380/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **295** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 39.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 135 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Traxxas](https://appshunter.io/developer/474948766) | [Caleb Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/395136687) |

## 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


### Red Thunder Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-thunder-remote/id6762099380)

This app provides a Bluetooth controller for a specific RC car toy, offering intuitive driving and interactive 'smart reactions'. It allows users to control lights, monitor battery, and customize animations with a Pro upgrade.

**Highlights:** Intuitive touch controls, Smart car reactions to events, Light and battery control, MFi and Bluetooth controller support, Customizable animations, Animation database export/import

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Red Thunder Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Traxxas Link free?

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

### Is Red Thunder Remote free?

Red Thunder Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Traxxas Link or Red Thunder Remote?

Red Thunder Remote is rated higher. Traxxas Link averages 3.7 out of 5 from 295 ratings, while Red Thunder Remote averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do Traxxas Link or Red Thunder Remote have ads?

Neither Traxxas Link nor Red Thunder Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Traxxas Link or Red Thunder Remote?

Traxxas Link ships an update every 6 weeks, and Red Thunder Remote every 3 months. Most recently, Traxxas Link was updated on November 6, 2026 and Red Thunder Remote on November 9, 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.*