# Train Sounds! vs LccTools

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LccTools at 100% against Train Sounds!'s 17%. LccTools also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.8 vs 3.6). Train Sounds!'s advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 5) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

LccTools is free to download; Train Sounds! costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

LccTools holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Train Sounds!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of LccTools's.

Train Sounds! ships an update every 2 months, LccTools every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Sounds! | LccTools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-sounds/id1070677901/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lcctools/id1640295587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leafgreen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070668841) | [Bob Jacobsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/439595027) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Sounds!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-sounds/id1070677901)

Experience a variety of realistic train sounds, from steam locomotives to modern engines. Perfect for train enthusiasts of all ages, this app brings the sounds of the railway to your device. Explore unique noises like horns, chugging, and wheel sounds.

**Highlights:** Realistic train sound effects, Variety of train types, Steam locomotive sounds, Passenger and freight train sounds, Educational for children, Immersive railway experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### LccTools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lcctools/id1640295587)

Control and configure your LCC/OpenLCB model railroad directly from your mobile device. Manage locomotives, turnouts, and events, and even update node firmware. Includes a companion Apple Watch app for convenient fast clock display.

**Highlights:** Locomotive control, Consist management, Fast clock display, Turnout operation, Event activation, Node configuration, Firmware updates, Bus traffic monitoring

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Sounds! free?

Train Sounds! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LccTools free?

LccTools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Train Sounds! or LccTools?

LccTools is rated higher. Train Sounds! averages 3.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while LccTools averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Train Sounds! or LccTools have ads?

Neither Train Sounds! nor LccTools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Train Sounds! or LccTools?

Train Sounds! ships an update every 2 months, and LccTools every 3 weeks. Most recently, Train Sounds! was updated on November 2, 2026 and LccTools on October 21, 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.*