# E vs ThrottleCard

The clearest difference is rating: ThrottleCard at 4.3 against E's 3.6. ThrottleCard also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). E's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. E sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ThrottleCard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ThrottleCard holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 14 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of E's written reviews are positive against 50% of ThrottleCard'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, ThrottleCard weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | E | ThrottleCard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-z-app-train-control/id1030111088/reviews) | **[4.3 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throttlecard/id6739982126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **53.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bachmann Industries, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030111087) | [Ryan Gant](https://appshunter.io/developer/941497897) |

## 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 |


### ThrottleCard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throttlecard/id6739982126)

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.

**Highlights:** Multi-throttle support, Vintage-inspired controls, Game controller integration, Automatic command station discovery, Turnout and route control, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ThrottleCard Premium - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| ThrottleCard Premium - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is E free?

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

### Is ThrottleCard free?

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

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

ThrottleCard is rated higher. E averages 3.6 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while ThrottleCard averages 4.3 from 14 ratings.

### Do E or ThrottleCard have ads?

ThrottleCard shows ads; E does not.

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

E ships an update every 6 weeks, and ThrottleCard weekly. Most recently, E was updated on November 1, 2026 and ThrottleCard on October 30, 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.*