Comparison

REDS ESC vs IMRC Setup Manager

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

Head to head
About

REDS ESC

This app allows iOS users to wirelessly adjust settings on compatible Reds Racing Speed Controls via Bluetooth. Make real-time modifications to your setup anywhere, anytime, eliminating the need for programming cards and trips back to the pits.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Real-time adjustments
  • Data logging
  • No programming card needed
  • Mobile accessibility
Features
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The iOS App for Smartphones, now with Data Logging! Now you can connect via Bluetooth your Reds Racing Speed Control ZX GEN2 and Z8 GEN3 to your iOS Smartphone and make adjustments, anywhere, at any time. The REDS ESC App gives you the edge with mobility and unparalleled accessibility; plug in, tune, and drive. The REDS ESC App lets you make your adjustments on the fly, no programming card, no running back to the pits. And it’s still FREE!

About

IMRC Setup Manager

Manage RC car vehicles, tracks, setups, and race day notes in one organized application. Track tuning changes, store important details, and sync your data to the cloud for easy access. Designed for RC racers to streamline setup management.

Highlights
  • Vehicle management
  • Track management
  • Setup manager
  • RaceDay tools
  • Setup change tracking
  • Cloud sync
  • RC tuning tools
Features
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IMRC Setup Manager 2.0 is built for RC racers who want an easier way to manage vehicles, tracks, setups, race days, notes, and tuning changes in one organized place. Track your RC cars, save setup information, manage track details, record race-day changes, and keep important tuning notes ready when you need them. Whether you are testing, racing, comparing setup changes, or preparing for your next event, IMRC Setup Manager helps keep everything cleaner, faster, and easier to find. Designed around real RC racing workflows, the app gives you dedicated sections for Vehicles, Tracks, Setups, RaceDay, Tools, and Support. Each section is organized so racers can quickly get to the information they need without digging through paper setup sheets or scattered notes. Key features include: Vehicle Management Save your RC vehicles with chassis style, manufacturer, model, transponder, notes, and setup history. Track Management Store track information, surface details, LiveRC links, location details, and notes for each race location. Setup Manager Record and manage setup details for different cars and tracks. Keep your setup information organized so you can review, compare, and adjust more easily. RaceDay Tools Use RaceDay mode to help manage race events, synced race information, notes, setup changes, and event history. Setup Change Tracking Record what changed, when it changed, and which car or track it was connected to. Cloud Sync Sign in and sync your data so your important setup information can stay backed up and available. RC Tuning Tools Access helpful tools designed for RC setup work, including measurement and tuning helpers. Support Access Quickly reach IMRC Racing N Repair through support options including email, Facebook, and Discord. IMRC Setup Manager 2.0 was created to make RC racing setup management more useful, more organized, and easier to use at the track.

Screenshots

REDS ESC4 screens
IMRC Setup Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IMRC Setup Manager at 4.5 against REDS ESC's 3.0. REDS ESC's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IMRC Setup Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of REDS ESC's written reviews are positive against 75% of IMRC Setup Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
REDS ESC versus IMRC Setup Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREDS ESCIMRC Setup Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperREDS Racing SrlJosh Ingersoll

Customer experience

REDS ESC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

IMRC Setup Manager

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

REDS ESC

No in-app purchases

None

IMRC Setup Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is REDS ESC free?
REDS ESC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IMRC Setup Manager free?
IMRC Setup Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, REDS ESC or IMRC Setup Manager?
IMRC Setup Manager is rated higher. REDS ESC averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while IMRC Setup Manager averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do REDS ESC or IMRC Setup Manager have ads?
Neither REDS ESC nor IMRC Setup Manager shows ads.

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