ELRS Mobile vs RaceStarterDrone

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 phone—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.

RaceStarter is a dedicated race-start timer and gate callout app crafted for FPV drone racing pilots. Whether drilling launches alone at the field or staging side-by-side with teammates, it brings four start procedures, announcer callouts, and randomized GO tones right to your launch pad. No ads, no accounts required—built purely for focused race-start practice. PERSONAL PRACTICE: COUNTDOWN & RANDOM START • Countdown Start: Choose 3s, 5s, or custom (1–30s) durations for solo launches. • Random Start: Builds start-gate focus by playing the ARM callout and prep tone, followed by a randomized wait window before the GO tone. • Cancel the round anytime during countdowns or random wait windows. FOUR START PROCEDURES • Built-in start sequences and ARM preparation windows for four start procedures: Standard, MultiGP, DRA, and FAI. • Switch procedures in Settings, Random Start, or Synced Start rooms to match your training rhythm. RACE-DIRECTOR VOICES & CALLOUT ROTATION • Pre-recorded announcer audio across 10 languages, featuring distinct voice profiles including Male Announcer, Female Announcer, Commander, and Coach. • Multiple randomized arming callouts in English and Chinese keep gate prompts varied and realistic each round. • Set your announcer language independently from the app UI language. • Six built-in start tones, plus custom audio import from the Files app. SYNCED START: MULTI-DEVICE LOCAL START ROOMS • Stage and launch together across multiple phones over the local network (or peer-to-peer Wi-Fi)—no more counting down out loud. • Free to Join: Teammates discover a nearby room and enter the room code to join for free (hosting a room requires RaceStarter Pro). • Flexible Host Mode: Fly in the heat or act as race director. Once all pilots mark Ready, the host schedules and triggers a synchronized start. • Clear readiness indicators and the ability to cancel the round from connected devices. APPLE WATCH COMPANION & REMOTE START • Free Wrist Mirroring & Control: View live countdowns, feel GO wrist haptics, refresh status, and cancel active rounds on Apple Watch for free. • Remote Start Trigger (Pro): Leave your iPhone at the launch pad or speaker and tap START on your wrist to trigger a personal Countdown or Random Start on your phone. SINGLE-ROUND VOICE START & SIRI SHORTCUTS • Single-Round (One-Shot) Voice Start: When enabled, tap Ready on the start screen each round to begin listening, then speak your keyword to trigger a personal start. • System Integration: Request or cancel a personal Countdown or Random Start via Siri, Shortcuts, or the Action Button (configured via Shortcuts). START HISTORY & LOCAL EXPORT • Optional Local Log: Enable start history to record round timestamps, modes, and settings on your device. • Export records anytime to CSV or JSON files, or clear history whenever you choose. PRIVACY-FIRST & CLEAN DESIGN • Zero ads, no third-party analytics or tracking SDKs, and no user accounts. • Microphone audio for Voice Start and mic testing is processed live on-device—never recorded or uploaded. • Synced Start communicates strictly over local network connections without internet servers or sending data to the developer. RACESTARTER PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE (NON-SUBSCRIPTION) Personal practice features on your phone (Countdown, Random Start, all 4 start procedures, 10-language callouts, custom audio import, history export, and Voice Start), Apple Watch mirroring/cancellation, and joining Synced Start rooms are 100% free. RaceStarter Pro is an optional one-time purchase (non-consumable, no subscriptions) that unlocks two capabilities: 1. Host Synced Start Rooms: Create and coordinate multi-device local start rooms (teammates join for free). 2. Apple Watch Remote Start: Trigger personal Countdown or Random starts on your phone from your Apple Watch. Thank you for supporting an independent FPV pilot building clean, ad-free tools for the racing community!