Comparison

Train Sounds Effects vs BuWizz

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

Head to head
About

Train Sounds Effects

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
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With Train-Sounds you expand your model railway with additional sound effects. Thus the joy deepens around your model railway. Use your iPad speakers or external speakers to listen these effects. The combination of switches and buttons allow you to determine how these effects are to be played. With switches, the effects are playing in a continuous loop and with buttons only once. At each switching element, you can adjust the volume individually. Buy through the in-app you add value to your version of Train-Sounds, you can bring your own sound effects into the program.

About

BuWizz

This application enables remote control of LEGO models using a specialized brick. It connects via Bluetooth, offering enhanced speed and power for your creations. Control multiple motors and lights simultaneously for complex builds.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Controls up to 4 motors/LEDs
  • Programmable RGB LEDs (3.0 Pro)
  • Supports Power Functions and Powered UP
  • Control multiple bricks simultaneously
  • Fast USB-C charging (3.0 Pro)
Features
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A compact, high performance remote control system for LEGO® models. This app controls the BuWizz brick. BuWizz remote control brick, paired with your smartphone, is the coolest thing that ever clicked into your LEGO® Technic model or train. Operating via Bluetooth and working within a large range, your models will move faster than ever and exhibit the power of real RC models. BuWizz 2.0 brick comes equipped with embedded battery and a Micro-USB charging port. A single BuWizz brick controls up to four LEGO® Power Functions motors or LED lights and is super easy to setup and use. The new BuWizz 3.0 Pro can control 4 Powered UP (PU) motors or sensors plus 2 Power functions motors. It has four programmable RGB LED lights and fast USB-C charging. The BuWizz App can control several BuWizz bricks at the same time in case you ever really want to build that monster model with a bunch of motors and lights you are dreaming about. For more details about BuWizz brick visit: http://buwizz.com Disclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of The LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse us or this product in any way.

Screenshots

Train Sounds Effects3 screens
BuWizz3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BuWizz at none against Train Sounds Effects's 1. BuWizz also leads on ratings volume (38 vs 10). Train Sounds Effects's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 43%). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Train Sounds Effects sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BuWizz asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Train Sounds Effects holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Train Sounds Effects's written reviews are positive against 43% of BuWizz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Train Sounds Effects versus BuWizz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Sounds EffectsBuWizz
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (10 ratings) — better3.9 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1038 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.312.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJanko EnkeBuWizz

Customer experience

Train Sounds Effects

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.0%

BuWizz

All ratings38 ratings
Positive76.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative21.1%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral11.9%
Negative45.2%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Train Sounds Effects

One-time1
  • Extra Package$0.99
None

BuWizz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Train Sounds Effects free?
Train Sounds Effects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BuWizz free?
BuWizz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Train Sounds Effects or BuWizz?
Train Sounds Effects is rated higher. Train Sounds Effects averages 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while BuWizz averages 3.9 from 38 ratings.
Do Train Sounds Effects or BuWizz have ads?
Neither Train Sounds Effects nor BuWizz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Train Sounds Effects or BuWizz?
Train Sounds Effects ships an update every 3 months, and BuWizz every 3 months. Most recently, Train Sounds Effects was updated on September 19, 2026 and BuWizz on July 8, 2026.

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