# e vs Train Sounds Effects

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: e at none against Train Sounds Effects's 1. e also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.3). Train Sounds Effects's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Train Sounds Effects sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. e asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for e against 4.1 for Train Sounds Effects. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Sounds Effects has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

e ships an update weekly, Train Sounds Effects every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | e | Train Sounds Effects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-train-controller/id1133365438/reviews) | **[4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-sounds-effects/id1332282961/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [toytec](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556354133) | [Janko Enke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315299612) |

## What reviewers say

### e

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-train-controller/id1133365438)

Control your model railroad with your smartphone or tablet. This app supports various scales and both DC and DCC cars, featuring built-in sound capabilities for a more immersive experience. Simple and intuitive operation makes managing your trains effortless.

**Highlights:** Smartphone/tablet operation, Supports Z, N, and HO scales, Operates DC and DCC cars, Built-in sound function, Simple and easy to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Train Sounds Effects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-sounds-effects/id1332282961)

Enhance your model railway experience with a variety of realistic train sound effects. Control playback with switches for continuous loops or buttons for single plays, and adjust individual volumes. Import your own sounds to further personalize your setup.

**Highlights:** Expand model railway with sound effects, Use iPad or external speakers, Control playback with switches (loop) or buttons (once), Individually adjust volume for each element, Import custom sound effects

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Package | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is e free?

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

### Is Train Sounds Effects free?

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

### Which has better reviews, e or Train Sounds Effects?

Train Sounds Effects is rated higher. e averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Train Sounds Effects averages 4.1 from 10 ratings.

### Do e or Train Sounds Effects have ads?

Neither e nor Train Sounds Effects shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, e or Train Sounds Effects?

e ships an update weekly, and Train Sounds Effects every 3 months. Most recently, e was updated on July 7, 2026 and Train Sounds Effects on September 19, 2026.

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