Comparison

Aura Link vs ELRS Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Aura Link

Features
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Aura Link is the companion app for compatible Flex Innovations Aura devices. Use Aura Link to connect to an Aura device, read its current settings, make supported changes, and write updated values back to the device. Connect using USB or Bluetooth Low Energy with an Aura Wireless Adapter. Aura Link helps Aura users update, configure, tune, and monitor supported Aura hardware. Key features include: Connect to Aura devices Connect locally using USB or Bluetooth Low Energy with an Aura Wireless Adapter. Update Aura firmware Access supported update and recovery functions for compatible Aura devices. Quick Tune Adjust common tuning values such as dual rates, expo, gains, angle commands, servo output scale, subtrim, and sensor orientation when supported by the connected device and firmware. Monitor device status View live device and receiver-related information when supported by the connected device and firmware. Configure transmitter and receiver settings Review and adjust supported transmitter, receiver, servo port, and control mode settings. Config File Library Create, save, upload, download, share, and write Aura Config Files for compatible Aura devices. Some Config File Library features require an Aura Link account. Account features Aura Link offers an optional account system for account-based features such as cloud-stored Aura Config Files. Core local device features can be used without uploading config files. Important notes: Aura Link requires compatible Flex Innovations Aura hardware. Bluetooth Low Energy communication requires an Aura Wireless Adapter. Some features depend on the connected Aura device, firmware version, adapter, connection method, and platform. Aura Link may request Bluetooth access so it can discover and communicate with a compatible Aura Wireless Adapter. Aura Link is intended for the setup, support, updating, and configuration of compatible Flex Innovations Aura devices.

About

ELRS Mobile

Features
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ExpressLRS Mobile is the modern, mobile-first companion application for your ExpressLRS ecosystem. Built to simplify the management, configuration, and flashing of ExpressLRS receivers and transmitters, the app allows you to handle everything directly from your phoneβ€”no USB cables, no Python environments, and no PC required. Key Features 100% Offline Flashing: Prepare for the field before you leave. Our built-in Firmware Manager allows you to cache complete releases, letting you dynamically assemble and flash firmware targets even in remote locations with zero cellular service. Mobile-First Workflow: Connect directly to your hardware's built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. The app automatically ensures your mobile device stays connected to the ELRS hotspot, even when the OS realizes it lacks internet access. Device Discovery & Configurator: Instantly find your devices via mDNS. View live hardware status, configure PWM pins, adjust Model Match, or access the native ELRS Web UI through an embedded viewer. Smart Hardware Resolution: An intuitive cascading selection system (Device Type -> Vendor -> Frequency ->Target) ensures you always build and flash the correct binary for your specific hardware. Firmware 3.x & 4.x Ready: Full support for the latest ExpressLRS ecosystems. Compatibility Supports a wide range of Wi-Fi capable ExpressLRS hardware, including: RadioMaster: Nomad, Pocket, XR1/XR4 Dual Band, and more. BETAFPV: SuperP, Nano, and Micro series. HappyModel: EP / EP Dual and specialized targets. Platform Support: ESP8285, ESP32, ESP32-C3, and ESP32-S3 targets. Community & Support ExpressLRS Mobile is an independent, community-driven tool. We are active on the official ExpressLRS Discord and maintain an open-source repository on GitHub for bug reports and feature requests. Note: This is an independent tool and is not officially affiliated with ExpressLRS LLC. "ExpressLRS" is a trademark of ExpressLRS LLC.

Screenshots

Aura Link4 screens
ELRS Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

Aura Link and ELRS Mobile are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

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

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Aura Link versus ELRS Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAura LinkELRS Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size43 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlex InnovationsWeston Hinton

In-app purchases

None

Aura Link

No in-app purchases

None

ELRS Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aura Link free?
Aura Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ELRS Mobile free?
ELRS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aura Link or ELRS Mobile have ads?
Neither Aura Link nor ELRS Mobile shows ads.

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