MC3000 vs Castle Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MC3000
Monitor your Apple device's charging and discharging data in real-time. This app provides comprehensive charging insights for pilots and racers, putting charger control at your fingertips via Bluetooth.
- Real-time charging data monitoring
- Bluetooth communication
- Discharging data display
- Compatible with iTouch, iPhone, iPad
- Suitable for pilots and racers
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MC3000 seamlessly integrates advancements in portable computing with the Multifunction Battery Charger; bringing real-time monitoring to your Apple® devices such as the iTouch, iPhone and iPad. With the Bluetooth communication, the MC3000 can display your charger’s charging/discharging data. Whether you are an enthusiastic pilot demanding comprehensive charging data or an everyday sport racer looking for that high performance, the MC3000 puts the charger at your fingertips.
Castle Link
Wirelessly program and update settings for compatible electronic speed controllers and BEC devices. Save and sync profiles across devices, and access data logs without an internet connection.
- Wireless programming via Bluetooth
- Firmware updates
- Save and load custom profiles
- Sync settings across iOS devices
- Offline functionality
- Data log viewing
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The Castle Link™ app enables users to wirelessly program settings and update firmware on any current Castle Creations ESC, many older models and the BEC 2.0/BEC Pro using the waterproof Castle B•LINK Bluetooth® adapter. You can quickly alter parameters and fine-tune adjustments anytime, anywhere. - Save profiles to allow for quick changes between settings - Sync information between multiple iOS devices - No data/internet connection required - The Castle Link app can be used with multiple B•LINK adapters or can store vehicle information and allow users to use one adapter on multiple vehicles - Each B•LINK is protected with a 4-digit passcode to prevent tampering with your settings - Download and View Data Logs from compatible controllers Requirements: - Castle B•LINK Bluetooth adapter (011-0135-00)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MC3000 at 3.8 against Castle Link's 1.8. MC3000 also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 18%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Castle Link's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MC3000 holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of MC3000's written reviews are positive against 18% of Castle Link's.
MC3000 ships an update every 3 months, Castle Link monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MC3000 | Castle Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (14 ratings) — better | 1.8 (32 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.7% of reviews — better | 18.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SkyRC Technology Co.,Ltd. | Castle Creations Inc |
Customer experience
MC3000
Castle Link
In-app purchases
MC3000
No in-app purchases
Castle Link
No in-app purchases
