Comparison

XDFLY vs DataLink V3

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

Head to head

XDFLY

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 1.01 ratingsView app →

DataLink V3

ESC Setup, Firmware & Data

Free

🔧 Utilities

No ratingsView app →

About

XDFLY

Connects to your device's Bluetooth to adjust ESC parameters, view data, and upgrade firmware. Offers a direct link for managing electronic speed controllers.

Highlights

Bluetooth ESC connection
Parameter adjustment
Data viewing
Firmware upgrades

Features

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XDFLY 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

XDFLY4 screens

DataLink V34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: XDFLY at every 5 weeks against DataLink V3's every 9 months. XDFLY also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XDFLY ships an update every 5 weeks, DataLink V3 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

XDFLY versus DataLink V3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	XDFLY	DataLink V3
Price	Free	Free
Rating	1.0 (1 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	0.0% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	1 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 5 weeks — better	Every 9 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	12.4 — better	14.0
Further details — not scored
Size	16 MB	8 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	鹏杜	Hobbywing Technology Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

None

XDFLY

No in-app purchases

None

DataLink V3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XDFLY free?

XDFLY 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 XDFLY or DataLink V3 have ads?

Neither XDFLY nor DataLink V3 shows ads.

Which is updated more often, XDFLY or DataLink V3?

XDFLY ships an update every 5 weeks, and DataLink V3 every 9 months. Most recently, XDFLY was updated on September 8, 2026 and DataLink V3 on August 18, 2026.