Comparison

iReceiver vs RC AI Mechanic

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

iReceiver4 screens
RC AI Mechanic4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iReceiver versus RC AI Mechanic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriReceiverRC AI Mechanic
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings423 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyosho CorporationDegree3, Inc.

Customer experience

iReceiver

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

RC AI Mechanic

All ratings23 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iReceiver

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RC AI Mechanic

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Questions$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • 100 Question Pack$6.99

Questions

Is iReceiver free?
iReceiver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RC AI Mechanic free?
RC AI Mechanic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iReceiver or RC AI Mechanic?
RC AI Mechanic is rated higher. iReceiver averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while RC AI Mechanic averages 5.0 from 23 ratings.
Do iReceiver or RC AI Mechanic have ads?
Neither iReceiver nor RC AI Mechanic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iReceiver or RC AI Mechanic?
iReceiver ships an update fortnightly, and RC AI Mechanic every 5 days. Most recently, iReceiver was updated on November 1, 2026 and RC AI Mechanic on November 7, 2026.

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