Best RailPilot alternatives: apps like RailPilot

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

3.2 avg rating
10 free apps
Updated November 2026

RailPilot is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to RailPilot

DCC Commander#1

DCC Commander by Electrongoo

Model trains + DCC Commander
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
0.0(0 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Control your model railroad with a DCC-EX Command Station on your iOS device. Manage multiple throttles, program configuration variables, and customize settings for a personalized experience. Enjoy a free, full-featured product with optional subscriptions to remove ads.

2.3(6 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your mobile devices into wireless controllers for your model railroad. Manage trains, signals, and accessories remotely without wired connections. Ideal for seamless operation around your layout.

More apps like RailPilot

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WiThrottle Cab
WiThrottle Cab
WiThrottle Cab
by Kostiantyn Kolesnik
Free

Transform your mobile device into a wireless controller for your model railroad. Operate trains and manage accessories like turnouts remotely over a Wi-Fi network. Enjoy the freedom to follow your trains around the layout without being tethered by wires.

Handheld model railroad controllerWireless operation via Wi-FiControl trains and accessories
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free with in-app purchases
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DigiTrainsPro
DigiTrainsPro
DigiTrainsPro
by Balazs Gyori
Free

Control your model railroad layout wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. Manage locomotives, accessories, and create complex routes with intuitive touch controls. Supports multiple trains and digital command centers.

Wireless locomotive control via WiFiManage speed, direction, and featuresAccessory control (turnouts, signals)
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
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TrainNavigator
TrainNavigator
TrainNavigator
Control your DCCex layout
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
7
ThrottleCard
ThrottleCard
ThrottleCard
WiThrottle & DCC-EX controller
Free

Control your model railroad with this app featuring vintage-inspired controls and realistic animations. It supports multiple trains, game controllers, and offers advanced features like turnout and route control. A free version is available, with a premium subscription for enhanced functionality.

Multi-throttle supportVintage-inspired controlsGame controller integration
🔧 Utilities
(14)
free with in-app purchases
8
iTrain 6 remote
iTrain 6 remote
iTrain 6 remote
wireless remote control
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
9
DCC CV Vault
DCC CV Vault
DCC CV Vault
Your decoder settings, kept
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
10
LuxCal
LuxCal
LuxCal
by David Kufeld
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)