# Blunami Classic vs LocoLink

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blunami Classic at 88% against LocoLink's 33%. Blunami Classic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). LocoLink's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and device support (5 vs 3). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LocoLink sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Blunami Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blunami Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blunami Classic has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Blunami Classic's written reviews are positive against 33% of LocoLink's.

Blunami Classic ships an update every 3 months, LocoLink every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blunami Classic | LocoLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blunami-classic/id1108536203/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locolink/id6760320854/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BlueRail Trains](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108536202) | [Tom Westerman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883853153) |

## What reviewers say

### Blunami Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blunami-classic/id1108536203)

Control your model train locomotives equipped with specific DCC decoders. This app is compatible with SoundTraxx Blunami, BlueRailDCC, Bachmann E-Z App, and Blue Horse boards.

**Highlights:** Locomotive control, DCC decoder compatibility, SoundTraxx Blunami support, BlueRailDCC integration, Bachmann E-Z App compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### LocoLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locolink/id6760320854)

Control your model railway layout wirelessly from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Manage locomotives, switch turnouts and signals, and even automate train movements. Features include a track plan editor, block system, and CV programming.

**Highlights:** Wireless DCC command station control, Locomotive speed and function control, Turnout and signal switching, Interactive track plan editor, Block system and automation, CV programming and speed table editing, Game controller support

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LocoLink Pro iOS | $3.99 | per month |
| LocoLink Pro Mac | $8.99 | per month |
| LocoLink Pro All Devices | $9.99 | per month |
| LocoLink+ iOS | $17.99 | per year |
| LocoLink Pro iOS | $34.99 | per year |
| LocoLink Pro Mac | $69.99 | per year |
| LocoLink Pro All Devices | $79.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Pro | $44.99 | one-time |
| LocoLink Pro iOS Forever | $89.99 | one-time |
| LocoLink Pro Mac Forever | $299.99 | one-time |
| LocoLink Pro All Forever | $399.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blunami Classic free?

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

### Is LocoLink free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blunami Classic or LocoLink?

Blunami Classic is rated higher. Blunami Classic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while LocoLink averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Blunami Classic or LocoLink have ads?

Neither Blunami Classic nor LocoLink shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blunami Classic or LocoLink?

Blunami Classic ships an update every 3 months, and LocoLink every 5 days. Most recently, Blunami Classic was updated on October 22, 2026 and LocoLink on October 24, 2026.

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