Comparison

Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX vs MRS Flight Control System

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

Head to head
About

Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX

Configure and manage your MSH flybarless controllers directly from your iOS device via Bluetooth. Adjust settings and parameters on the go, ensuring your equipment is always optimized for flight. The app also provides firmware update notifications for compatible units.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth configuration
  • Parameter adjustment
  • Settings management
  • Firmware update notifications
  • iOS native support
Features
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App for iOS tablets and phones. It allows to set parameters and settings on Brain/Ikon/Xbar/Tracx flybarless controllers via Bluetooth. App is supported natively by MSH Flybarless units with integrated Bluetooth, all other units type need an external MSH Bluetooth dongle for iOS, sold separately. This App needs latest firmware release on the unit to be used to its full potential. If your devices has internet access, the app will prompt you in case a new firmware for the flybarless unit is available. MSH products can be purchased in any of the official MSH dealer shop.

About

MRS Flight Control System

This app integrates cutting-edge electronics for drone flight control. It features a high-speed processor, OSD, Bluetooth, and gimbal control. Its intelligent calculations ensure stable and reliable performance.

Highlights
  • 32 bits high speed processor
  • ESC, power distribution, OSD integration
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Gimbal control function
  • 6-axis gyroscopic sensor
  • Barometric sensor
Features
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Align MR25/MR25P with flight controller born from the integration of cutting edge electronics and innovative technology. Utilizes a 32 bits high speed processor, combining ESC, power distribution system, OSD, Bluetooth connectivity, and gimbal control function. Featuring a high precision 6-axis gyroscopic sensor and barometric sensor which is derived from Align's auto pilot core technology. The highly intelligent attitude calculations results in a highly stable and reliable performance. Compact design with tight fitting body. Unique canopy slip over design giving the ability to swap out batteries with ease while giving a sealed enclosure to all core electronics to prevent damage from crashes. Multi injection molding allowed for newly designed anti shock landing gear that has rubber over the plastic arms to allow for smoother landings and prevents sliding and skidding.

Screenshots

Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX4 screens
MRS Flight Control System4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MRS Flight Control System at Free against Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX's $9.99. MRS Flight Control System also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX's advantage is rating (2.5 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (30% vs 0%). On 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

MRS Flight Control System is free to download; Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX costs $9.99 up front. Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MRS Flight Control System asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX's written reviews are positive against 0% of MRS Flight Control System's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX ships an update every 2 months, MRS Flight Control System every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX versus MRS Flight Control System: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain / iKon / Xbar / TracXMRS Flight Control System
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (31 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews29.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMSH Electronics SrlAlign Corporation Limited

Customer experience

Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX

All ratings31 ratings
Positive35.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative64.5%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive29.6%
Neutral13.0%
Negative57.4%

MRS Flight Control System

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX

One-time1
  • Diagnostic (only Brain2/iKon2)$4.99
None

MRS Flight Control System

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX free?
Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MRS Flight Control System free?
MRS Flight Control System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX or MRS Flight Control System?
Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX is rated higher. Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX averages 2.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while MRS Flight Control System averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX or MRS Flight Control System have ads?
Neither Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX nor MRS Flight Control System shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX or MRS Flight Control System?
Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX ships an update every 2 months, and MRS Flight Control System every 3 weeks. Most recently, Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX was updated on November 11, 2026 and MRS Flight Control System on November 2, 2026.

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