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Lionel LionChief

Lionel LionChief

by Lionel, LLC

286 ratings
78 reviews
🔧 Utilities
🎬 Entertainment
Free

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Released
January 23, 2017
Updated
March 13, 2024

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Developer

Lionel, LLC
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Control your Lionel LionChief and LionChief Plus locomotives directly from your iOS device. This app offers comprehensive control over your trains, including sound customization and accessory management.

✓Locomotive selection via icons
✓Full remote control functionality
✓Individual volume controls
✓Bell and whistle pitch customization
✓Remote smoke on/off
✓Speed limit and momentum control
✓Accessory control (announcement coach, B-units)
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What users say about Lionel LionChief

Reviews of Lionel LionChief are mixed: the Utilities app is rated 3.6/5 from 286 App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use and intuitive controls, more features than physical remote. Top complaints: frequent Bluetooth disconnections, fails to connect to trains. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use and intuitive controls
  • 🎮More features than physical remote
  • 🔊Voice command functionality
  • ⚡Fast connection when working properly
  • 🎯Allows speed control and safety limits
  • 🚂Works with multiple train models
  • 💡Useful alternative when remote is lost

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent Bluetooth disconnections
  • ❌Fails to connect to trains
  • 📉Poor UI/low resolution graphics
  • 🔌Requires constant active connection
  • ⚠️Inconsistent performance across devices
  • 🍎iOS compatibility issues
  • 📱Not optimized for iPad screens
  • 🔋Requires location services enabled
  • 🎤Voice command unreliable
  • 💥App crashes and freezes
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What's New in Lionel LionChief

1.4.6

March 13, 2024

Fixes for VSR (Voice Streaming and Recording) on newer iPhones. Available with select LionChief engines. More accurate discovery of Bluetooth engines Miscellaneous User Interface fixes/improvements

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User reviews

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This app sucks

Every time I try to drive Thomas the tank engine the app says no engine connected
TThonasfan2026

It was good

It’s not the best but it’s the first one made so it’s not the best
QQerf*f6fuguguh

somewhat annoying issue

On the Lionel ads, it always shows the engine popping up in the train and number icon but when I connect my engine, it shows the number but uses a place holder engine as the train icon.
Jjust_liam2014

DOWN LOAD!!!

This app lets you drive to poker express without your remote.
TAThank you for all apps

Will not connect

Will not connect to our brand new train
MManbearS
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

11 issues

Random disconnections every few seconds to minutes

Bug

App freezes upon connection

Bug

Cannot disconnect from train in settings

Bug

Voice command closes app unexpectedly

Bug

Voice recording doesn't save after disconnect

Bug

App won't close properly

Bug

Bluetooth connection fails on iOS 16+ and iOS 17

Bug

Engine placeholder icon displays instead of actual engine

Bug

Slow locomotive discovery process

Bug

App crashes during voice streaming

Bug

Inconsistent multi-train connectivity

Bug
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Requested Features

11 requests

iPad-native interface with proper scaling

Feature

Voice recording persistence after disconnect

Feature

Legacy app with expanded features

Feature

HO scale train support

Feature

Custom music/audio integration

Feature

Updated character voices and phrases

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Better connection stability

Feature

Landscape/portrait mode toggle

Feature

Saved user preferences

Feature

Support for multiple simultaneous trains

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Improved documentation and tutorials

Feature

FAQ

What can I control with the Lionel LionChief App?

The app allows you to control Lionel LionChief and LionChief Plus locomotives. You can also manage accessories such as announcement coaches and powered or un-powered B-units.

What features does the app offer beyond a standard remote?

Beyond standard remote functions, the app provides individual volume controls, pitch customization for the bell and whistle, remote smoke on/off, and settings for speed limit and momentum.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the Lionel LionChief App is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

What devices is the Lionel LionChief App compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices. It allows you to select between multiple available locomotives via icons that match each unique engine's appearance.

How do I select a locomotive in the app?

You can select your desired locomotive by tapping on icons within the app that visually match the appearance of each unique engine. Once selected, you gain full control over that locomotive.