Packing Lists & Checklists vs RailControl Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Packing Lists & Checklists
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CampList makes packing for camping simple. Build checklists organized into groups — Shelter, Kitchen, Clothing, Gear — and tick items off as you pack. • Keep multiple lists — one per trip, always ready • Start fast with built-in templates: Weekend Camping, Hiking, Family Camping, Festival • Save your own list as a custom template, reuse it any time • Move items between groups with a swipe, or select several at once • Undo your last move, any time, with one tap • Search across your list to find anything fast No account, no clutter — just a fast way to make sure nothing gets left behind.
RailControl Pro
Easily control your Märklin model train layout from your iPhone or iPad. Manage locomotives, accessories, and events with intuitive controls, keyboard shortcuts, and even game controllers. Offers a free trial before requiring a subscription.
- Connect Märklin CS2/CS3
- Control locomotives (speed, direction, functions)
- Control accessories (turnouts, signals)
- Start events
- Multi-window and Stage Manager support on iPad
- Dark Mode
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Game controller support
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Drive your Märklin trains from your iPhone and iPad. RailControl Pro connects to your Märklin Central Station 2 or Central Station 3 over your home network, so you can control locos, turnouts, signals and events from anywhere around your layout. Try it free for one week. Connect in Seconds RailControl Pro finds the Central Station on your network automatically. Drive Your Locos Control speed, direction and functions with a touch, click, keystroke or even a game controller. Organize your locs in collections and keep your favorites within reach. Your Track Diagram, in Your Pocket Switch turnouts and signals straight from the track diagram of your CS2 or CS3. Drag to scroll, pinch to zoom. All Your Articles Turnouts, signals, turntables and other accessories in one clear overview. On CS3, filter them by track diagram zone. Start Events Start your events straight from RailControl Pro. Made for iPad Open multiple windows to keep your favorite locs side by side and the track diagram within reach, with full support for Stage Manager and keyboard shortcuts. Play Together Connect up to four game controllers and hand them out, so family and friends can drive along. Designed to Blend In Dark Mode and Liquid Glass make RailControl Pro feel right at home, whether you're in a dark train room or outside in the sun. Free Trial and Subscriptions Try RailControl Pro free for one week. After the trial, a yearly subscription is required: • Hobby: control up to 5 locs • Pro: unlimited locs and collections • Family Pro: Pro, shared with your Family Sharing group RailControl Pro requires a Märklin Central Station 2 or Central Station 3. Märklin and Central Station are trademarks of Gebr. Märklin & Cie GmbH, registered in the U.S. and other countries. RailControl Pro is not affiliated in any way with Gebr. Märklin & Cie GmbH. Privacy Policy: https://www.railcontrol.pro/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.railcontrol.pro/terms-of-use/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: RailControl Pro at Free against Packing Lists & Checklists's $2.99. RailControl Pro also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 41 months). Packing Lists & Checklists's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On ads and device support 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
RailControl Pro is free to download; Packing Lists & Checklists costs $2.99 up front. RailControl Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Packing Lists & Checklists asks for nothing beyond the download.
Packing Lists & Checklists ships an update every 41 months, RailControl Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Packing Lists & Checklists | RailControl Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.3 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 72.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gerard Grundy | Boterham |
In-app purchases
Packing Lists & Checklists
No in-app purchases
RailControl Pro
- Hobby7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Pro7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Family Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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