HeliStorm Community vs BashMaps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HeliStorm Community
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HeliStorm Community and the HeliStorm event bring students, aviation professionals and scale radio control helicopter pilots together in one forum, all with the purpose of fostering interest and growth in both industries.
BashMaps
Connect with fellow RC enthusiasts to discover local spots, find events, and join clubs. Showcase your RC car collection in a virtual garage and engage with the community through a dedicated feed. Earn recognition for your contributions.
- Interactive map of RC spots
- Discover local RC events and meetups
- Virtual garage for RC car collections
- Create and join RC car clubs
- Community feed for updates and engagement
- Earn trophies and awards
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THE ULTIMATE RC APP BASH, CRAWL, RACE, DRIFT, FLY, and FLOAT with fellow enthusiasts in your community! BashMaps keeps you connected to the RC world, helping you meet new friends, discover spots, find events, and join clubs in your area. Built by RC enthusiasts, for RC enthusiasts. Features: • Map of RC Spots: Use our interactive map to find the best RC tracks, crawling trails, parks, racing spots, airfields, lakes, and hobby stores near you. Explore new locations recommended by the community and share your own favorite spots. • Active Sessions: See who’s out running RC right now. Start a session, invite the crew, and link up in real time. • Find Events: Discover local RC events, races, and meetups. Get directions, RSVP, sync to your calendar, and never miss a run. • Marketplace: Buy, sell, and trade rigs, parts, and gear with your local RC community. No distractions. Just RC. • Virtual Garage: Create and manage a personalized virtual garage to showcase your builds. Add descriptions, specs, and photos. Discover thousands of rigs from enthusiasts worldwide and search by model. • Clubs: Create or join local RC clubs to connect with enthusiasts in your area. Organize club events, chat with members, and grow your crew. • Community Feed: Stay updated with the latest posts from the BashMaps community. Follow your favorite users, comment on posts, and engage in real-time. 100% RC content, zero noise. • Earn Trophies and Awards: Build your profile, climb leaderboards, and earn recognition for your contributions to the community! BashMaps covers cars, trucks, crawlers, planes, boats, drones, helis, and more. If it's RC, it belongs here. All content is contributed by the community. Anyone can add spots, events, rigs, and more. BashMaps is free to use. Upgrade to PRO to remove ads, unlock extra features, and support the platform's growth. Download BashMaps today and take your passion for RC to the next level!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HeliStorm Community at none against BashMaps's 2. HeliStorm Community also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). BashMaps's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. BashMaps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HeliStorm Community asks for nothing beyond the download.
HeliStorm Community ships an update every 5 months, BashMaps every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HeliStorm Community | BashMaps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (52 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 72.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 52 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Kranitz Enterprises, Inc. | BashMaps LLC |
In-app purchases
HeliStorm Community
No in-app purchases
BashMaps
- BashMaps Pro$4.991 Month
- BashMaps Pro$54.991 Year
Questions
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