Well, let me tackle this one...its not that easy though...

Having flown a UCD 60 and the Freestyle, both planes would do all listed above. Both would behave like you want (3D on high rates, pcat on low rates).

I believe the UCD is a little stronger on the 3D side. But, the Freestyle would beat it in the k/e tricks. The freestyle excels at pattern stuff.

To me, the UCD flies a lot like the Flip 3D (though not as good), while the Freestyle flies smoother, more graceful. The Freestyle has very good flow flight characteristics, the UCD was a little rougher (not much).

I guess is boils down to what you really want to do.

Now bear in mind, my opinions are based on what I have experienced. The UCD 60 was not mine, I did not like the setup. The Freestyle is mine, set up the way I like it. Inverted is hands off, k/e requires little rudder. Tank is on c/g. I can fly pattern routines all day at 1/4 throttle. And it 3d flight is good (obviously not the best but good enough to satisfy my taste).

So, in conclusion, I believe the the UCD is a better fun, knock-about plane....I believe the Freestyle is a better all-around flyer.

Too bad you did'nt ask this question earlier, hobbypeople had the freestyle on sale for $99 (that probably would have made the decision for you).