iReceiver vs RC AI Mechanic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iReceiver
Control your RC models with your iOS device. Stream real-time video from your model for an immersive experience. Offers extensive customization options for precise control.
- RC model control via iOS device
- Real-time onboard video streaming
- Supports over 40 model memory slots
- Trim and endpoint adjustments
- Servo reversing and mixing
- Camera image flipping, recording, and stopwatch
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Enjoy controlling your RC model with your iPhone, iPad or iPad mini! As soon as you download this App, you are ready to control the Kyosho iReceiver. The iReciver is a 6-channel remote control receiver for hobby grade RC models. As soon as you install the iReceiver in your RC cars, RC boats, and other various RC models, you can control the models using your iOS devices. For more fun, an optional iReceiver camera unit will enable you to control the model watching the real-time onboard video streaming transmitted from your RC model. You'll feel like as if you were inside your RC! Set up is as easy as connecting to a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) access point and you are ready to start. The iReceiver supports more than 40 model memory slot, trim adjustment, control mode selection, end point adjustment, servo reversing, servo mixing, exponential, camera image vertical flipping, still camera function, video recording function, and stopwatch function. With your iPhone, iPad, or iPad mini and Kyosho iReceiver, you'll discover an entirely new remote control experience!
RC AI Mechanic
Get instant, AI-powered advice for your RC car setups. Ask questions about traction, steering, and components, and receive tailored recommendations for various scales and racing types. The app remembers your car details and past conversations.
- AI-powered car setup advice
- Tailored recommendations for grip and steering
- Supports 1/8, 1/10, 1/12 scale cars
- Covers on-road, off-road, oval, drift, drag racing
- Remembers car details and conversation history
- Recommends pinion gears
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Now, you've got an AI mechanic right there to answer your questions or bounce ideas off of, anytime, anywhere! Drivers love it: "This app is amazing. It's a game-changer. I love to 'talk' with the app, like 'I need this and I’m thinking of that, would it help me?'" - Gerardo M "I must say, I’m currently 25th, about 10-15 places better than I expected, thanks to the app. I’m asking everything!" Ask your AI Mechanic anything, such as: - “How can I get more rear traction?” - “How can I increase corner-entry steering?” - “What is roll center, and how do I adjust it?” - “How does Ackermann angle impact steering?” - “Which is better: a brushed motor or brushless?” Your mechanic specializes in: • 1/8, 1/10, and 1/12 scale cars and trucks • On-road, off-road, oval, drift, and drag racing Your AI Mechanic can still recommend pinions, too! Simply enter some basic details about your car and track, and your mechanic will guide you with tailored advice. Your mechanic already knows the basics of hundreds of the most popular RC cars, so you don't have to start from scratch. Once you've entered your cars into the app, switch easily between them, and your mechanic will always remember where you were in your previous conversation. Please note: Every car and track is different! Your mechanic will recommend setup adjustments and gears, but you’ll still need to test and fine-tune based on your driving style and track conditions. To easily track your tests and race results (as every racer should!), try our RC Setup App (link below). More RC Apps from So Dialed: RC Setup App https://www.sodialed.com/apps/so-dialed-rc-setup-app RC Pit Calc Pro https://www.sodialed.com/apps/rc-pit-calc-pro RC Speed Run https://www.sodialed.com/apps/rc-speed-run End-user License Agreement: https://www.sodialed.com/legal/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: RC AI Mechanic at 100% against iReceiver's 29%. RC AI Mechanic also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). iReceiver's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. RC AI Mechanic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. iReceiver asks for nothing beyond the download.
RC AI Mechanic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RC AI Mechanic has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of iReceiver's written reviews are positive against 100% of RC AI Mechanic's.
iReceiver ships an update fortnightly, RC AI Mechanic every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iReceiver | RC AI Mechanic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kyosho Corporation | Degree3, Inc. |
Customer experience
iReceiver
RC AI Mechanic
In-app purchases
iReceiver
No in-app purchases
RC AI Mechanic
- Unlimited Questions$19.991 Year
- 100 Question Pack$6.99









