Comparison

GHL Connect vs DigiTrainsPro

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

Head to head
About

GHL Connect

Easily monitor and configure aquarium devices like ProfiLux computers, Mitras LX 7 lights, and dosing pumps from your smartphone or tablet. Access your devices locally without internet or remotely via the myGHL cloud service.

Highlights
  • Monitor device status
  • Configure settings
  • Remote internet access
  • Local direct connection
  • Start special actions
  • Cloud storage for settings
  • Sensor chart history
Features
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GHL Connect allows you to monitor and configure your ProfiLux computers, Mitras LX 7, Doser 2 or MaxiDoser with your smartphone or tablet in a very easy and comfortable manner. Connect directly with your GHL-device; it does not need external resources or an internet connection if used locally. You also have the opportunity to connect easily with myGHL in GHL Connect to access your GHL device via the Internet. GHL connect helps you to check current states, alarms and activities and allows you to edit most settings and to start special actions like manual dosing, water change, thunderstorms and much more. When you connect GHL Connect to a myGHL account, you also have the possibility to share your settings and the customizable dashboard across all GHL Connect platforms with CloudStorage and the possibility to view sensor charts over a long period of time.

About

DigiTrainsPro

Control your model railroad layout wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. Manage locomotives, accessories, and create complex routes with intuitive touch controls. Supports multiple trains and digital command centers.

Highlights
  • Wireless locomotive control via WiFi
  • Manage speed, direction, and features
  • Accessory control (turnouts, signals)
  • Create custom routes and logic commands
  • Organize trains into groups and filter
  • Supports multiple digital command centers
Features
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Using DigiTrainsPro, you can control your model railroad layout from your iPhone, iPad via WIFI. From the locomotive library you can easily and quickly select the locomotive you want to control, which you can create a unique photo. You can reach the speed, direction and all the features of the locomotive with a single touch while you are free to move around your layout. Finally, you do not have to remember the addresses, you can play very simply, even with multiple trains. You can add any number of data to trains, sort them into groups, and filter in locomotive library for any data or group. You can add your accessories (turnouts, signals, lamps, etc.) to the app and control them individually. You can also make routes, add signals to see block occupancy and create unique dependency logic commands. The following digital command centers are compatible with the app: Roco Z21, JMRI, Digikeijs DR5000, YaMoRc, Digitools DigiWifi and more coming soon.

Screenshots

GHL Connect4 screens
DigiTrainsPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DigiTrainsPro at 100% against GHL Connect's 17%. DigiTrainsPro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). GHL Connect's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

DigiTrainsPro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of GHL Connect's written reviews are positive against 100% of DigiTrainsPro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GHL Connect ships an update every 2 weeks, DigiTrainsPro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GHL Connect versus DigiTrainsPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGHL ConnectDigiTrainsPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGHL Advanced Technology GmbH & Co. KGBalazs Gyori

Customer experience

GHL Connect

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive17.1%
Neutral8.6%
Negative74.3%

DigiTrainsPro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GHL Connect

No in-app purchases

None

DigiTrainsPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GHL Connect free?
GHL Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DigiTrainsPro free?
DigiTrainsPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GHL Connect or DigiTrainsPro?
DigiTrainsPro is rated higher. GHL Connect averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while DigiTrainsPro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GHL Connect or DigiTrainsPro have ads?
Neither GHL Connect nor DigiTrainsPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GHL Connect or DigiTrainsPro?
GHL Connect ships an update every 2 weeks, and DigiTrainsPro every 3 months. Most recently, GHL Connect was updated on September 10, 2026 and DigiTrainsPro on June 4, 2026.

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