# E vs ECoS Cab

The clearest difference is ads: E at none against ECoS Cab's shown. E also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (30 vs 5). ECoS Cab's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. E sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ECoS Cab sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ECoS Cab holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: E has 30 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of E's written reviews are positive against 60% of ECoS Cab's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | E | ECoS Cab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-z-app-train-control/id1030111088/reviews) | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecos-cab/id1481627848/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bachmann Industries, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030111087) | [Kostiantyn Kolesnik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481627847) |

## What reviewers say

### E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-z-app-train-control/id1030111088)

Control your Bachmann E-Z App trains wirelessly from your Apple device. Manage speed, direction, lights, and sounds with an intuitive interface. Update train firmware to access the latest features.

**Highlights:** Wireless train control, Speed and direction management, Light and sound effects, Simultaneous control of multiple trains, Firmware updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Christmas Song Pack | $3.99 | one-time |


### ECoS Cab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecos-cab/id1481627848)

Transform your mobile devices into wireless handheld controllers for your model railroad. Seamlessly manage trains, signals, and accessories across your layout without the hassle of wired connections. Requires a compatible command station connected to your network.

**Highlights:** Handheld model railroad controller, Wireless network connection, Control trains, signals, and accessories, No need for wired devices, Compatible with ESU ECoS, CabControl, PIKO SmartBox

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud Sync, monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Client, monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Web Server, monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Client, annually | $99.99 | per year |
| Client, life-time | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is E free?

E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ECoS Cab free?

ECoS Cab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, E or ECoS Cab?

ECoS Cab is rated higher. E averages 3.6 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while ECoS Cab averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do E or ECoS Cab have ads?

ECoS Cab shows ads; E does not.

### Which is updated more often, E or ECoS Cab?

E ships an update every 6 weeks, and ECoS Cab every 6 weeks. Most recently, E was updated on October 24, 2026 and ECoS Cab on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*