# E-Z App Train Control — user reviews > 15 indexed App Store user reviews of E by Bachmann Industries, Inc, rated 3.80/5 from 28 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-z-app-train-control/id1030111088/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-z-app-train-control/id1030111088.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 16 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 5 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — It’s not working *2026-02-22* I have an Bachman csx gp40 and it does not work ### 1/5 — Bachmann if you see this please read it *2023-07-08* I’m following the directions and trying to hook up my E-Z train to Bluetooth, but the directions are not helpful. I turn my train up to full speed, it receives power, Bluetooth is on, and it doesn’t work. I really need help. ### 1/5 — Can’t get it to work *2020-10-11* I’m using ho scale and I’ve been putting power into my Bluetooth this on and it’s just not letting me drive my trains **Developer response:** The app only works with a Bachmann E-Z App locos. ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2015-12-01* It looks cool with all of the screenshots, but it doesn't work and I tried everything. EVERYTHING! **Developer response:** The app only works with Bachmann E-Z App trains. ### 2/5 — Eh *2021-09-01* Brother has the app, works well, he likes it. I just downloaded it and all of the buttons on the app aren't lit up and won't let me click any of them. You're just now answering a review from 5 years ago???? **Developer response:** The app only works with a Bachmann E-Z App train. The train must be powered up, in range, and not connected to another phone. ### 2/5 — Needs work, a bit of a gimmick *2016-02-22, version 1.06* The app is interesting and could be both fun and useful once it has been improved. It is still buggy,slow and the sound effects are a bit generic. The app freezes and becomes non-functional for no apparent reason. The sound effects coming from the iPhone/Pad/Pod are a bit disconcerting,especially if the loco is some distance from the operator....furthermore the actual sound-effects from the decoder are better than those coming from app. In all honesty the WiThrottle and WiThrottle Lite apps are much better and far more functional than this app. ### 2/5 — Want to love it! *2015-12-22* We only got it to play music one time, and to make the horn sounds/etc one time. I've checked all my phone settings and it's not my phone. The one time we did get it to work, we really enjoyed watching the train move in sync with the music. Not sure what to make of the app. A bit disappointing considering that the only way to blow the whistle and such is via the app. **Developer response:** Please try updating the app. The Christmas Extra is working in the app. ### 4/5 — Very good except does it work on all gauges *2015-12-30* Very good now I can control my trains with my phone that's awesome ### 4/5 — Great Idea! *2015-12-23* I purchased one of the E-Z App locomotives shortly after they became available, and I am pretty impressed. The loco (a Bachmann PRR RS3) runs smoothly and quietly, and the control app seems pretty reliable, with good range. Dirty track is still a problem (but isn't it always, with any system?). There is still room for improvement, especially with sound, and anti-stall super capacitor circuitry would be a welcome improvement, but this is a great start! Bill in FtL ### 5/5 — Perfect for beginners and model railroading and pros *2022-06-26* So I downloaded the app and I like and I saw a bunch of reviews and videos in the app seems to run very very well so now I’m gonna buy a E-Z app locomotive to run on my 36 inch track I am super excited and I love Bachman ! ## Most praised reviews (5 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Easy to control! *2018-10-27* With this app you can control one train or multiple at once! What i really like a bout the multi-train feature is that its easier to control than tho Bachman ex command system! ### 5/5 — Cool app *2017-09-13* Cool app! Makes it easy to control my ez app engines ### 5/5 — Great app for EZApp Train Control *2016-11-12, version 1.09* I noticed that my Bachmann EZApp locomotive no longer responds to the updated EZApp Train controller app. It worked fine prior to the updating of the app to latest version on Oct 2016. The locomotive still runs fine using the Blue Rail Control app. There must be a glitch introduced with the Bachmann EZ App update? (IPad Pro iOS 10.1 and iPad 3 iOS 9.3.5) ### 5/5 — Awesome with Kids *2016-02-06* We really like this set up. Allows me to get my young daughters involved in playing with the train set. They love the music function. Would gladly download additional songs to go with the system. A selection of non-Christmas songs would be awesome as well. Love the system and hope it continues to be upgraded with things like new song interactions. ### 5/5 — You have to buy an EZ APP locomotive Josh *2015-12-07* I have used the app with Bachmann EZ app locomotives and it works fine. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-01.*