Comparison

MyLocomotive.DXA vs WiThrottle Cab

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

Head to head
About

MyLocomotive.DXA

Control your model railroad trains wirelessly with this app. It connects to your Digitrax LNWI or JMRI WiThrottle Server to allow for easy train operation and function control.

Highlights
  • Wireless train operation
  • Connects to Digitrax LNWI
  • Connects to JMRI WiThrottle Server
  • Control single DCC address
  • Slider or button throttle
  • F0 to F4 function access
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MyLocomotive.DXA is a companion app for the Digitrax LocoNet Wifi Interface (LNWI) or JMRI WiThrottle Server. To function properly a Digitrax DCC system and LNWI module, or JMRI DecoderPro setup is required. Do you want to operate your model railroad without wires, antennas, and plug-ins? Then MyLocomotive.DXA combined with a Digitrax LNWI or JMRI DecoderPro setup is the answer. MyLocomotive.DXA features: - Auto connect to Digitrax LNWI or JMRI WiThrottle Server - Aquire and control a single DCC address - Slider or button throttle control - F0 to F4 functions are accessible Join the Digitrax LNWI or JMRI Network, Open MyLocomotive.DXA app, Set your address, Run trains; It’s that easy! Please visit our support website for additional instructions or email with your questions. ***Hardware Requirements*** Digitrax DCC System Digitrax LNWI Module or JMRI DecoderPro setup

About

WiThrottle Cab

Transform your mobile device into a wireless controller for your model railroad. Operate trains and manage accessories like turnouts remotely over a Wi-Fi network. Enjoy the freedom to follow your trains around the layout without being tethered by wires.

Highlights
  • Handheld model railroad controller
  • Wireless operation via Wi-Fi
  • Control trains and accessories
  • Follow trains around the layout
  • Compatible with WiThrottle command stations
Features
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WiThrottle Cab is an application that turns your devices into handheld controllers for your model railroad. With WiThrottle Cab, you can follow your trains around your layout without having to worry about plugging and unplugging a wired device as you move along. Using a wireless network connection and WiThrottle-compatible command stations connected to the network, WiThrottle Cab can be used to run trains and control turnouts, and other accessories that are configured in the command station.

Screenshots

MyLocomotive.DXA4 screens
WiThrottle Cab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyLocomotive.DXA at 2.0 against WiThrottle Cab's 1.0. MyLocomotive.DXA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. WiThrottle Cab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MyLocomotive.DXA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyLocomotive.DXA holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyLocomotive.DXA ships an update every 4 months, WiThrottle Cab every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MyLocomotive.DXA versus WiThrottle Cab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyLocomotive.DXAWiThrottle Cab
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim HorlingKostiantyn Kolesnik

Customer experience

MyLocomotive.DXA

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

WiThrottle Cab

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

MyLocomotive.DXA

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

WiThrottle Cab

Subscriptions1
  • Full version, monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Full version, life-time$49.99

Questions

Is MyLocomotive.DXA free?
MyLocomotive.DXA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WiThrottle Cab free?
WiThrottle Cab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MyLocomotive.DXA or WiThrottle Cab?
MyLocomotive.DXA is rated higher. MyLocomotive.DXA averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while WiThrottle Cab averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MyLocomotive.DXA or WiThrottle Cab have ads?
Neither MyLocomotive.DXA nor WiThrottle Cab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyLocomotive.DXA or WiThrottle Cab?
MyLocomotive.DXA ships an update every 4 months, and WiThrottle Cab every 3 months. Most recently, MyLocomotive.DXA was updated on September 14, 2026 and WiThrottle Cab on October 10, 2026.

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