Fastclock vs Central Station
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fastclock
This utility app allows users to adjust time speed on their local network, up to 20 times faster than normal. It ensures only one instance distributes time signals and enables stopping time at a specific point, ideal for scheduled events.
- Adjustable time speed (1x to 20x)
- Multicast time distribution over Wi-Fi
- MCClock Standard support
- Single instance network check
- Stop time at specific point
- Suitable for event scheduling
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Now you can run your time as fast as you like. Fastclock distribute the time in multicast telegrams in the local Network, on WiFi. The MCClock Standart is used. Time speed adjustable between 1:1 (normal timespeed) to 20 times faster. The App checks the Network on other Fastclock Apps running on the same configuration. Making sure, there is only one instance whitch distribute the time telegramms. The Fastclock can now being stopped at a specific Time, which is very handy when you use a Timetable. Suitable for FREMO like meetings and others. Have fun!
Central Station
Connect to a model train control system to view and share track layouts. Control locomotives, monitor signals, and see community-shared designs. No physical device is required to participate.
- View track layouts
- Upload and share layouts
- Browse community layouts
- Control locomotives
- Monitor signals and switches
- Real-time updates
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The definitive wireless controller for your Märklin Central Station 2 or 3. Take full command of your model railway from anywhere on your local network. Marklin CS Controller delivers a fluid, native experience across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV — no adapter, no laptop, no fuss. LOCOMOTIVE CONTROL • Circular speed gauge with warm-to-hot colour feedback • One-tap Stop, direction toggle, and preset speeds (Slow, Med, Fast, Full) • Live 24-function grid with Märklin-standard icons (light, sound, horn, smoke, pantograph, cab light …) • Real-time state sync with the CS3 — see speeds and functions change from any hand controller LAYOUT AND ACCESSORIES • Direct fetch of your CS3's full track diagram — turntables, three-way switches, signals, feedback modules — rendered in native quality • Tap accessories on the diagram to switch them instantly • Digital turntable control with 48-position dial ROUTES AND AUTOMATION • Build named sequences of switch, signal, speed and delay commands • Trigger routes on feedback contact events • Live view of CS3 automation state (running / stopped / auto-mode) MULTI-USER • Connect up to four PlayStation, Xbox or MFi game controllers • Multi-loco column view — drive 2 or 4 trains side-by-side on iPad or Mac • Full keyboard support: arrow keys for speed, D for direction, 1–9 for functions WEBCAM • Watch your layout live from a connected IP camera • MJPEG stream or JPEG snapshot mode, configurable per interval MORE • Full CS3 backup management — download or create backups directly • Automatic Central Station discovery on your LAN • Import your existing roster from lokomotive.cs2 • Statistics: paths completed, operating hours per locomotive • Split View, Stage Manager, multiple windows on Mac • Dark Mode adapts to your ambient lighting • Deep integration with CS2 and CS3 (v2.6 and above) Requires a Märklin Central Station 2 or 3 on the same network. No subscription. No account. No tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Central Station at every 3 weeks against Fastclock's every 5 months. Fastclock's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, 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
Fastclock costs $0.99 and Central Station $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.0 for Fastclock against 1.0 for Central Station. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
Fastclock ships an update every 5 months, Central Station every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fastclock | Central Station |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Hoerlein | Position Games Limited |
Customer experience
Fastclock
Central Station
In-app purchases
Fastclock
No in-app purchases
Central Station
No in-app purchases









