Comparison

ESC1 vs DataLink V3

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

Head to head
About

ESC1

Features
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ESC1 establishes a connection through the Bluetooth of the mobile phone and the Bluetooth of the ESC, so as to realize the functions of adjusting the parameters of the ESC, viewing the data, and upgrading the firmware.

About

DataLink V3

Features
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DataLink V3 Box Supports Hobbywing ESC Settings, Firmware Update & Data Analysis.

Screenshots

ESC14 screens
DataLink V34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ESC1 at every 11 days against DataLink V3's every 9 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ESC1 ships an update every 11 days, DataLink V3 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
ESC1 versus DataLink V3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESC1DataLink V3
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days โ€” betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better14.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer้น ๆœHobbywing Technology Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

None

ESC1

No in-app purchases

None

DataLink V3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ESC1 free?
ESC1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DataLink V3 free?
DataLink V3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ESC1 or DataLink V3 have ads?
Neither ESC1 nor DataLink V3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ESC1 or DataLink V3?
ESC1 ships an update every 11 days, and DataLink V3 every 9 months. Most recently, ESC1 was updated on September 16, 2026 and DataLink V3 on August 18, 2026.

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