ECoS Cab vs attika Bio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ECoS Cab
Transform your mobile devices into wireless handheld controllers for your model railroad. Seamlessly manage trains, signals, and accessories across your layout without the hassle of wired connections. Requires a compatible command station connected to your network.
- Handheld model railroad controller
- Wireless network connection
- Control trains, signals, and accessories
- No need for wired devices
- Compatible with ESU ECoS, CabControl, PIKO SmartBox
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ECoS Cab is the number-one application that turns your devices into handheld controllers for your model railroad. With ECoS Cab, you can follow your trains around your layout without worrying about plugging and unplugging a wired device as you move. Using a wireless network connection and an ESU ECoS, ESU CabControl, PIKO SmartBox, or Central Station Reloaded command station connected to the network, ECoS Cab can run trains and control signals, turnouts, and other accessories configured in the command station.
attika Bio
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Take full control of your Attika Bio fireplace - directly from your device. The Attika Bio app lets you operate both freestanding and built-in fireplaces from Attika. Turn the fire on or off with a single tap. Adjust flame height across five levels. View real-time bioethanol level and estimated burn time - all from a simple, intuitive interface. You can also activate Eco Wave to reduce fuel consumption or set an auto-off timer. Name your fireplace for quick recognition. Control multiple units - simply pair them one at a time and manage them all in one app. Bluetooth-based control - no Wi-Fi required. Initial Bluetooth pairing with your Attika Bio fireplace is completed from within the App. During the initial Bluetooth pairing, keep your device within 0.5 meters of the bio fireplace. Need advice? Please contact info@attika.ch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: attika Bio at none against ECoS Cab's 9. attika Bio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). ECoS Cab's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. ECoS Cab sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. attika Bio asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ECoS Cab | attika Bio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kostiantyn Kolesnik | Peter Rasmussen |
In-app purchases
ECoS Cab
- Cloud Sync, monthly$2.991 Month
- Client, monthly2 variants$12.991 Month
- Web Server, monthly2 variants$17.991 Month
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- Client, annually2 variants$99.991 Year
- Client, life-time2 variants$149.99
attika Bio
No in-app purchases









