MyLocomotive.DXA vs WiThrottle Cab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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.
- Handheld model railroad controller
- Wireless operation via Wi-Fi
- Control trains and accessories
- Follow trains around the layout
- Compatible with WiThrottle command stations
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | MyLocomotive.DXA | WiThrottle Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim Horling | Kostiantyn Kolesnik |
Customer experience
MyLocomotive.DXA
WiThrottle Cab
In-app purchases
MyLocomotive.DXA
No in-app purchases
WiThrottle Cab
- Full version, monthly$4.991 Month
- Full version, life-time$49.99
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