Comparison

EZ vs Lionel Cab3

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EZ

This app wirelessly connects to a compatible battery charger, transforming your mobile device into a control center. Monitor charging status, adjust settings remotely, and receive alerts for up to four chargers. It simplifies charging for both iD-equipped and non-iD batteries with an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth connection to charger
  • Remote charge status monitoring
  • Adjust manual charge settings
  • Receive charge completion alerts
  • View LiPo cell voltages
  • Passcode protected iD-Only mode
Features
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The Traxxas® EZ-Peak Live™ App connects wirelessly via Bluetooth® to the Traxxas EZ-Peak Live multi-chemistry charger (#2971). The app transforms your iOS device into a powerful tool to access the charger’s advanced features with an easy-to-use graphical interface. Connect up to four chargers to your iOS device to monitor charge status, receive remote alerts, and access the charger’s manual settings. The Traxxas iD system is the easiest and most efficient way to charge your iD-equipped batteries. When you connect an iD-equipped battery to your EZ-Peak Live charger, the battery’s information will automatically be displayed on the app screen. The app allows you to instantly verify your battery’s status and individual LiPo cell voltages with clear and precise readouts. Use the charger’s automatic settings or configure your own with the easy-to-use sliders and buttons on the high-definition graphical interface. Once charging has begun, the app allows you to monitor the status of up to four connected chargers remotely. Receive real-time updates with charge times, charge progress, mAh input, and estimated time remaining. The app will alert you once the charging cycle is complete or you may also stop the charging cycle at any time. Remote monitoring via the EZ-Peak Live App works within the range of your Bluetooth connection, but remember to always be present to supervise the batteries being charged. Charging non iD-equipped batteries on your EZ-Peak Live charger requires access to the manual settings. The EZ-Peak Live App is the only way to access these settings. The handy Charge Settings Wizard makes non-iD battery setup a breeze. Helpful menus with high definition images help identify battery types and provide clear and precise instructions. Bold buttons and sliders allow you to choose your settings from the display. Safety is a prominent feature of the EZ-Peak Live app. The EZ-Peak live charger can be placed in iD Only mode to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the manual settings. It’s a great solution for a charger that will be used in households where there are multiple battery types and different levels of knowledge about batteries and charging. An easy-to-use passcode system restricts unauthorized access to the manual settings while keeping all other functions enabled. • View individual cell voltages of LiPo batteries • Monitor charge status with voltage readout, estimated time remaining, and energy added (mAh) • Configure your charge settings with the easy-to-use graphical interface • Access manual charge settings for non iD-equipped batteries • Recognizes and remembers settings for up to four connected chargers • Passcode protected iD-Only mode prevents unauthorized access to manual charge settings • Create battery profiles and store commonly used settings • Alerts you when firmware updates are available and uploads them to the charger

About

Lionel Cab3

Control your Lionel model trains directly via Bluetooth or by connecting to the Base3 command system. Experience enhanced control and unlock the full capabilities of your locomotives.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth locomotive control
  • One-to-one pairing
  • Base3 system interface
  • Unlock full train potential
  • Direct locomotive control
Features
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This APP allows you to control your Lionel engines in two different ways. 1. Connect to Lionel Bluetooth-equipped locomotives in a one-to-one pairing, controlling them without the need of a command base. 2. Interface with Lionel's Base3 to unlock all the potential your Lionel model trains have to offer.

Screenshots

EZ4 screens
Lionel Cab34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lionel Cab3 at every 3 weeks against EZ's every 8 months. Lionel Cab3 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). EZ's advantage is review sentiment (46% vs 27%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for EZ against 3.6 for Lionel Cab3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 56 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of EZ's written reviews are positive against 27% of Lionel Cab3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EZ ships an update every 8 months, Lionel Cab3 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EZ versus Lionel Cab3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEZLionel Cab3
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (72 ratings)3.6 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.9% of reviews — better27.3% of reviews
Number of ratings72 — better56
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTraxxasLionel, LLC

Customer experience

EZ

All ratings68 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral13.2%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive45.9%
Neutral18.9%
Negative35.1%

Lionel Cab3

All ratings41 ratings
Positive53.7%
Neutral31.7%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral36.4%
Negative36.4%

In-app purchases

None

EZ

No in-app purchases

None

Lionel Cab3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EZ free?
EZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lionel Cab3 free?
Lionel Cab3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EZ or Lionel Cab3?
Lionel Cab3 is rated higher. EZ averages 3.6 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Lionel Cab3 averages 3.6 from 56 ratings.
Do EZ or Lionel Cab3 have ads?
Neither EZ nor Lionel Cab3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EZ or Lionel Cab3?
EZ ships an update every 8 months, and Lionel Cab3 every 3 weeks. Most recently, EZ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lionel Cab3 on October 24, 2026.

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