# Hape Engine — Remote control for Hape's toy

> Remote control application for Hape toy engines with sound and light effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Hape.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hape-engine/id1406769768 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hape](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324043096)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2018-08-06
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hape-engine/id1406769768/reviews.md

## What is Hape Engine?

This APP is a remote function controller for the Hape engine. Please buy the engine before downloading and operating the APP. 
The product and APP are suitable for children over three years old.
Download the APP on your compatible smartphone, and connect the APP to the engine via Bluetooth following the enclosed instructions. When you are done, you can launch your engine. Use the APP’s operation interface as panels in the engine’s driving cab. Press buttons to make the engine move forward, accelerate forward, reverse or accelerate backwards. While the engine is working, different sound and light effects simulate an authentic driving experience; the engine's headlight and horn can also be operated via the APP.
This APP does not contain any contextual advertising. If you need any support, please contact customer services.

## Key features

- Bluetooth connectivity
- Engine movement control
- Sound and light effects
- Headlight operation
- Horn operation
- Simulated driving interface

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hape-engine/id1406769768/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great! Super simple

*2026-02-07*

This is perfect - minimal and simple. My kid can figure it out easily. The touch targets are big for her sometimes imprecise hands. It connects well to the train. Easy and fun.

### 1/5 — No longer works

*2024-11-25*

Won’t pair with train

### 1/5 — Not working

*2021-06-08, version 1.35*

Unfortunately I cannot control the train through the app. The connection via Bluetooth worked but the app doesn’t allow to control the train.

### 5/5 — Super easy - works great

*2020-12-15*

Simple little toy/app to take advantage of our wooden train set. App worked great without any setup. Literally start app, flip the train switch to “on,” and control the train. Kids used it for an hour straight!

### 1/5 — Noisy- no mute option

*2020-01-24*

The train does two things: it moves, and it plays sound. Unfortunately it always does both together. There is no way to have movement without also having the super noisy sound effects. The app should really fix this.

### 4/5 — Hours of fun

*2019-08-25, version 1.33*

Bought this for the kids (aka Me) as it looked pretty cool. Hours of fun for my 2 yo. At first scared w remote control. 4 yo liked the remote control. 

Would love to see app for the watch.

### 1/5 — Terrible!

*2019-07-31, version 1.33*

Could not get app to work no matter what I tried.

### 3/5 — App

*2019-01-12, version 1.33*

An sich ist die App gut gestaltet und funktioniert soweit auch gut. Man vermisst nur, dass es kein Feedback gibt sobald man am Zug selber die Richtung ändert. Eine Akkustandsanzeige wäre auch super aber vllt kann der Zug nicht selber senden ?!

## Frequently asked questions about Hape Engine

### Does Hape Engine have ads?

No, Hape Engine does not contain any contextual advertising. The app is ad-free.

### What devices is Hape Engine compatible with?

Hape Engine is compatible with iPhone and iPod devices. It requires a compatible smartphone for operation.

### What is the age rating for Hape Engine?

The product and app are suitable for children over three years old, with an age rating of 4+.

### How does Hape Engine connect to the toy?

Hape Engine connects to the Hape engine via Bluetooth. Follow the enclosed instructions for pairing.

### What can I control with Hape Engine?

You can control the engine's movement (forward, reverse, accelerate), its headlight, and its horn. The app also simulates sound and light effects.

### When was Hape Engine last updated?

The latest version of Hape Engine is 1.35, and it was last updated on March 4, 2020.

### What is the user rating for Hape Engine?

Hape Engine has a rating of 3.6 stars from 18 ratings.

### Do I need to buy a Hape engine to use the app?

Yes, you must buy the Hape engine before downloading and operating the app. The app functions as a remote controller for the engine.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.35 — 2020-03-04

General improvements

### 1.33 — 2018-08-13

General improvements

### 1.1 — 2018-08-02

General improvements

### 1.0 — 2018-07-05

No release notes.

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