Comparison

iTrain 5 remote vs LocoSnap

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

Head to head
About

iTrain 5 remote

This application functions as a wireless remote control for model railroad enthusiasts using the iTrain 5 software. It allows users to manage train routes, start and stop trains, and reserve blocks on their model railroad layout directly from their mobile device.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control for model trains
  • Connects to iTrain 5 server
  • Control automatic and semi-automatic routes
  • Start, finish, and stop routes
  • Reserve and withdraw block reservations
Features
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The iTrain 5 remote is an App to control your model railroad trains. It connects as a client to the software iTrain 5 in Server mode and cannot be used on itself, but it is only a wireless remote control for this software. Before starting the App you have to configure the network settings in the Preferences of the device (so not in the App itself). You have to supply the name or IP address of the iTrain 5 Server. You can easily find the server address at the bottom of the main windows of the iTrain application. Just double-click on the icon before Clients. See the iTrain manual for more info. The buttons at the bottom on the left are for starting routes in Automatic and Semi-Automatic mode (green), Finishing the route (yellow) and Stopping the route (red). With the buttons at the bottom on the right side you can reserve the next block in the direction of the locomotive (+) or withdraw the reservation (-) when no route is active.

About

LocoSnap

Features
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You notice trains other people walk straight past. LocoSnap tells you exactly what you're looking at โ€” the class, the operator, how old it is, and how rare it is to spot one. Point your camera. Get the answer in seconds. โ†’ AI identifies any locomotive from a single photo โ†’ Full specs: length, weight, engine type, top speed โ†’ Rarity rating: common find or genuinely rare spot? โ†’ Historical facts: built where, when, and by whom โ†’ Blueprint illustration: a technical render of every train you identify โ†’ Scan history: your personal logbook of every spot โ†’ Works on any train, anywhere in the world Whether you're a lifelong spotter or someone who's always wondered about that locomotive at the end of the platform โ€” LocoSnap gives you the answer. Download free. Start spotting. Free to use with optional premium features for unlimited daily scans, blueprint access, and streak tracking. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iTrain 5 remote1 screens
LocoSnap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iTrain 5 remote at none against LocoSnap's 6. iTrain 5 remote also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.1). LocoSnap's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 15 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. LocoSnap sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. iTrain 5 remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTrain 5 remote ships an update every 15 months, LocoSnap every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
iTrain 5 remote versus LocoSnap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTrain 5 remoteLocoSnap
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size11 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBerrosStephen Lear

In-app purchases

None

iTrain 5 remote

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

LocoSnap

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro Annual3 Months trial$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • 1 Blueprint Credit$0.99
  • 5 Blueprint Credits$3.99
  • 10 Blueprint Credits$5.99
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  • LocoSnap Pro โ€” Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is iTrain 5 remote free?
iTrain 5 remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LocoSnap free?
LocoSnap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iTrain 5 remote or LocoSnap have ads?
Neither iTrain 5 remote nor LocoSnap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTrain 5 remote or LocoSnap?
iTrain 5 remote ships an update every 15 months, and LocoSnap every 3 days. Most recently, iTrain 5 remote was updated on October 19, 2026 and LocoSnap on October 24, 2026.

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