Comparison

Scoring by Soaring Lab vs Aerothrow

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

Head to head
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Scoring by Soaring Lab

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Keep track of everybody's scores when flying test matches at your local field.

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Aerothrow

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Aerothrow is the go-to tool for RC modelers who want to set their control surfaces with precision. No ruler, no template, no guesswork. Attach one or two Bluetooth IMU sensors to your control surfaces, launch the app, and instantly get real-time angle and throw data, accurate to the millimeter. WHAT AEROTHROW DOES Real-Time Measurement See both the angle and the throw of your control surface live. The signal is smoothed by an adjustable low-pass filter for a stable reading, even on a vibrating airframe. Dual Sensor Support Connect two sensors to monitor a pair of symmetric surfaces or differential surfaces. Aerothrow automatically computes and displays the throw and angle difference between the two sides. Chord & Calculation Method Enter your control surface chord and choose your calculation method: orthogonal projection (ORTHO) or actual chord (circle CHORD). Aerothrow converts angle to physical throw using the formula that matches your workflow. Throw Alarms Set a high and a low threshold. When the surface exceeds the limit, haptic feedback fires immediately, your hands are on the model, no need to watch the screen. Session Peaks Each session automatically records the maximum and minimum throw since the last "Set Neutral". Useful for checking that your servo isn't bottoming out. Guided Calibration A step-by-step calibration assistant walks you through accelerometer calibration (flat placement, countdown) and magnetometer calibration (free rotation in space). Calibration quality is shown in real time as a progress bar. Sensor Management Save your sensors. Aerothrow automatically reconnects them as soon as they are in range, even after a dropout. Battery Level The built-in LiPo battery of the sensor is displayed using a realistic non-linear discharge interpolation. No more surprises mid-session. COMPATIBLE SENSORS • WitMotion WT901BLECL SETTINGS • Units: mm Ā· cm Ā· m Ā· inch • Calculation method: ORTHO Ā· CHORD • Filter time constant: 20 ms → 300 ms • Haptic feedback: on / off • Surface type: ailerons, elevator, flaps, direction WHO IS IT FOR? Aerothrow is designed for pilots of electric and gas-powered fixed-wing aircraft, gliders, and fixed-wing drones. Anyone who wants repeatable, millimeter-accurate control surface settings, with zero approximation. No more eyeballing. Just data.

Screenshots

Scoring by Soaring Lab3 screens
Aerothrow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Aerothrow at none against Scoring by Soaring Lab's shown. Scoring by Soaring Lab's advantage is iOS requirement (17.5 vs 26.4). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Scoring by Soaring Lab versus Aerothrow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScoring by Soaring LabAerothrow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.5 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuickly PlatformsOLIVIER RANDIN

In-app purchases

None

Scoring by Soaring Lab

No in-app purchases

None

Aerothrow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scoring by Soaring Lab free?
Scoring by Soaring Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aerothrow free?
Aerothrow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scoring by Soaring Lab or Aerothrow have ads?
Scoring by Soaring Lab shows ads; Aerothrow does not.

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