# E vs RailControl Pro

The clearest difference is monetization model: E at free against RailControl Pro's free with in-app purchases. E also leads on rating (3.6 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (30 vs 6). RailControl Pro's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 53%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. E sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RailControl Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

E holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: E has 30 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of E's written reviews are positive against 72% of RailControl Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

E ships an update every 6 weeks, RailControl Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | E | RailControl Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-z-app-train-control/id1030111088/reviews)** | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railcontrol-pro/id1598836499/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **72.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bachmann Industries, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030111087) | [Boterham](https://appshunter.io/developer/552486731) |

## 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 |


### RailControl Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railcontrol-pro/id1598836499)

Easily control your Märklin model train layout from your iPhone or iPad. Manage locomotives, accessories, and events with intuitive controls, keyboard shortcuts, and even game controllers. Offers a free trial before requiring a subscription.

**Highlights:** Connect Märklin CS2/CS3, Control locomotives (speed, direction, functions), Control accessories (turnouts, signals), Start events, Multi-window and Stage Manager support on iPad, Dark Mode, Keyboard shortcuts, Game controller support

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hobby | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Family Pro | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is E free?

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

### Is RailControl Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, E or RailControl Pro?

E is rated higher. E averages 3.6 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while RailControl Pro averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do E or RailControl Pro have ads?

Neither E nor RailControl Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, E or RailControl Pro?

E ships an update every 6 weeks, and RailControl Pro monthly. Most recently, E was updated on October 24, 2026 and RailControl Pro on October 25, 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.*