# E vs DCC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DCC at 100% against E's 53%. DCC also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). E's advantage is rating (3.6 vs 2.3) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

E holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.3. 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 100% of DCC'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, DCC every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | E | DCC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-z-app-train-control/id1030111088/reviews)** | [2.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dcc-ex-cab/id6695754417/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 6 |
| 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 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| 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 |


### DCC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dcc-ex-cab/id6695754417)

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.

**Highlights:** Handheld model railroad controller, Wireless train operation, Control signals and turnouts, Accessory control, Seamless layout movement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud services, monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium control, monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Ultimate, monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium control, annually | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium control, life-time | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is E free?

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

### Is DCC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, E or DCC?

E is rated higher. E averages 3.6 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while DCC averages 2.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do E or DCC have ads?

Neither E nor DCC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, E or DCC?

E ships an update every 6 weeks, and DCC every 2 weeks. Most recently, E was updated on October 24, 2026 and DCC on October 23, 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.*