# E vs Train Throttle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Train Throttle at 100% against E's 53%. Train Throttle also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6). E's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (30 vs 2). 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 Train Throttle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Train Throttle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: E has 30 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Train Throttle's.

E ships an update every 6 weeks, Train Throttle every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | E | Train Throttle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-z-app-train-control/id1030111088/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-throttle/id1662181863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bachmann Industries, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030111087) | [Drew Hoffman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662181865) |

## 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 |


### Train Throttle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-throttle/id1662181863)

Control your DCC model trains wirelessly from your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. Manage multiple engines, set turnouts, and toggle routes. A free trial offers core functionality, with a subscription unlocking advanced features.

**Highlights:** Wireless DCC train control, Control multiple engines/consists, Set turnouts and toggle routes, Free trial with core features, Full feature subscription

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe | $1.99 | per year |
| Tip a Coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Purchase | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is E free?

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

### Is Train Throttle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, E or Train Throttle?

Train Throttle is rated higher. E averages 3.6 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Train Throttle averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do E or Train Throttle have ads?

Neither E nor Train Throttle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, E or Train Throttle?

E ships an update every 6 weeks, and Train Throttle every 2 months. Most recently, E was updated on October 24, 2026 and Train Throttle on September 28, 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.*