Comparison

HotRace vs RC Flyer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HotRace

This app helps racers select the optimal tire and compound for any track condition. Users input track type, external temperature, and grip level to receive tailored recommendations.

Highlights
  • Track condition selection
  • External temperature input
  • Grip level selection
  • Tire and compound recommendations
  • Multi-language support
  • Automatic updates
Features
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After many years and researches, HotRace developed this app to help you make the best choice of tyre/compound on every single type of track you are racing on. All you have to do is: 1. Check the track and select condition: Have a look at the track you are currently racing, then go on the app and just select it from the voice "Track conditions" by sliding right or left through the pictures, or by clicking on "Select condition" where a menu will appear to make it faster to choose. Follow the pictures which we carefully selected to give an example and help you understand the type of surface in a more accurate way. We put a question mark near some track conditions, to make sure we understand what the track is made of. 2. Check the external temperature and select it: You can use any other app you have downloaded on your phone to check the temperature of the local area. The choices in the app will be dived in 5 ranges: Below 0° / 0°-10° / 10°-20° / 20°-30° / Over 30°. This option will mostly be helpful to choose the best compounds that can work in that temperature. 3. Select the grip: The grip choice will be the last thing we need to elaborate the right tyres you will need. Pick between: Very low / Low / Medium / High. At this point everything is ready. Just by clicking on the red button "Get Tyres", our algorithm will do all the magic and finally work out the best combination of tyre and compound for that track, in that moment. Sliding left and right you will have maximum 2 choices for the type of tyre and maximum 2 choices for the compound. The app is available in the following languages: -Italian -English -Spanish -French It can be selected from the menu located in the top right of the app. Credits to: -Marrone Nicola -Batlle Robert -Tescione Giuseppe -Valente Leonardo N.B. This application might be updated from time to time, due to constant work made on every track we race on, or just by the release of new tyre designs. So please check your phone and enable "Automatic updates" for HotRace app.

About

RC Flyer

This app helps radio control model pilots log, manage, and analyze their flights. It features a digital hangar, flight logging, maintenance reminders, and a flying site directory. A new flight replay feature allows for 3D visualization and review of flight data.

Highlights
  • Flight Replay for 3D visualization
  • Digital Hangar for model storage
  • Comprehensive flight logging
  • Maintenance reminders
  • Flying site directory
  • Club check-in and community features
Features
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RC Flyer – The Ultimate Companion for Radio Control Model Pilots Welcome to RC Flyer, the all-in-one app built by RC pilots, for RC pilots. What began as a personal project to better track flights has grown into a powerful, community-driven platform—shaped by real feedback from radio control enthusiasts around the world. Whether you’re a seasoned pilot or just starting out, RC Flyer helps you log, manage, analyse, and now replay your flights like never before. NEW: Flight Replay Bring your flights back to life with Flight Replay. Flight Replay allows you to visualise and review your flights after you land, transforming flight data into an interactive 3D replay experience. Analyse flight paths, altitude, speed, and manoeuvres to better understand your performance, refine your flying, and relive your best moments in the air. Perfect for: • Post-flight analysis • Improving precision and consistency • Sharing impressive flights with others This is a major step forward in how RC pilots review and improve their flying. Core App Features • Hangar Storage - Safely store all your models in your digital Hangar. • Flight Log - Log every flight quickly and easily to keep a complete flying history. • Maintenance Reminders - Track maintenance tasks and receive timely reminders to keep your models flight-ready. • Flying Site Directory - Discover flying sites near you and save your favourites. • Club Check-In - Check in at your club and stay connected with fellow members. • Global Model Database - Explore and share model configurations and setups with the wider RC community. • Leaderboards - Compete with other pilots and see how you stack up. • Social Wall - Share builds, flights, tips, and experiences with the RC Flyer community. RC Flyer is constantly evolving. We actively listen to our community and continue to add new features—like Flight Replay—to push the RC hobby forward. Download RC Flyer today and take your flying, analysis, and enjoyment of RC models to the next level. Happy flying! End User License Agreement (EULA): By downloading and using this app you accept our EULA. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HotRace3 screens
RC Flyer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HotRace at 5.0 against RC Flyer's 4.0. HotRace also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. RC Flyer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. HotRace asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HotRace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HotRace ships an update every 11 days, RC Flyer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HotRace versus RC Flyer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHotRaceRC Flyer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB62 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLeonardo ValenteMatthew Takhar

Customer experience

HotRace

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RC Flyer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HotRace

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

RC Flyer

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Membership$0.991 Month
  • 3 Month Membership$2.993 Months
  • Yearly Membership3 Months trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is HotRace free?
HotRace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RC Flyer free?
RC Flyer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HotRace or RC Flyer?
HotRace is rated higher. HotRace averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while RC Flyer averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HotRace or RC Flyer have ads?
Neither HotRace nor RC Flyer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HotRace or RC Flyer?
HotRace ships an update every 11 days, and RC Flyer every 2 weeks. Most recently, HotRace was updated on October 6, 2026 and RC Flyer on October 8, 2026.

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