CYP Control vs Train Throttle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CYP Control
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This App designed to be used in conjunction with the CPLUS-421PLV, the 4 by 2 matrix produced by Cypress Technology Co., Ltd. It provides a simple and efficient way for the user to control CPLUS-421PLV via telnet commands.
Train Throttle
Control your DCC model trains wirelessly from your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. Manage multiple engines, set turnouts, and toggle routes. A free trial offers core functionality, with a subscription unlocking advanced features.
- Wireless DCC train control
- Control multiple engines/consists
- Set turnouts and toggle routes
- Free trial with core features
- Full feature subscription
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Train Throttle is a fully featured client for the JMRI WiThrottle server, which allows you to control your DCC equipped model trains using your iPhone or iPad and a compatible WiThrottle server. You can control multiple engines or consists, set turnouts, toggle routes, and more. The free trial is unlimited! However, certain features are disabled, including: * Turnout control * Route control * Roster lists * Functions 13-68 * Some Customization features The use of this app is covered by Apple's EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ This app respects your privacy: https://drewhoffman.net/trainthrottle/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CYP Control at none against Train Throttle's 3. CYP Control also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.1). Train Throttle's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 23 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Train Throttle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. CYP Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
CYP Control ships an update every 23 months, Train Throttle every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CYP Control | Train Throttle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 2 months — 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 | 12.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cypress Technology Co., LTD. | Drew Hoffman |
In-app purchases
CYP Control
No in-app purchases
Train Throttle
- Subscribe$1.991 Year
- Tip a Coffee$3.99
- Purchase$12.99
Questions
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