Comparison

Blue Box Simulator vs RailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blue Box Simulator

Embark on interstellar journeys with a virtual time and space machine. Explore planets, engage in manual flight with warp capabilities, or utilize autopilot for guided expeditions. Experience time travel through a vortex for ultimate exploration.

Highlights
  • Time and space travel simulation
  • Manual flight with warp capabilities
  • Autopilot for guided navigation
  • Time vortex travel
  • Planet exploration
  • Superluminal speed travel
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Step into the incredible world of time and space travel with Blue Box Simulator, your very own Time and Space Machine on your phone! Explore the universe and travel to any planet you desire at superluminal speeds. With easy-to-use controls, simply tap the screen to access the console and begin your adventure. Experience manual flight like never before! Set the Handbrake mode to FLIGHT, pull it up to prevent unwanted braking, then lower the Space Throttle to around 50%. Set its mode to WARP to exponentially increase its power, allowing you to fly around planets and explore the vast expanse of space. Prefer a guided journey? Simply tap on a planet icon or enter coordinates in the menu, set the Autopilot to ON, and your ship will automatically navigate to your chosen destination! Adjust your cruise speed with the Space Throttle. Feeling adventurous? Dematerialize and travel through the Time Vortex! Set the Handbrake mode to VORTEX, pull the Space Throttle all the way down, and once inside the vortex, select a new destination. Then, pull up the Space Throttle to materialize in your new location! We're always looking to improve Blue Box Simulator, so show your support by joining our Patreon or leaving a review with your suggestions for our next exciting update! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle

Control your digital model railway with this universal WiFi throttle. Manage layouts, locomotives, and accessories, and program decoders directly from your device. Supports multiple DCC command station protocols for seamless operation.

Highlights
  • Universal DCC WiFi throttle
  • Supports WiThrottle, Z21, ECoS, LocoNet, XpressNet
  • Manage layouts, locomotives, accessories
  • Intuitive interface for driving trains
  • Decoder programming (programming track & POM)
  • RailCom support
Features
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YouChoos RailRunner - the easy way to run your digital model railway. Universal DCC WiFi Throttle talks to many DCC command stations over WiThrottle, Z21, ECoS, LocoNet and XpressNet protocols. Manage your model railway layouts, track plans, locomotives and accessories, and drive them all easily, with RailRunner's intuitive interface. Provides decoder programming via programming track and POM (programming on the main), as well as RailCom on DCC systems that support it.

Screenshots

Blue Box Simulator3 screens
RailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Blue Box Simulator at Free against RailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle's $14.99. Blue Box Simulator also leads on ratings volume (107 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). RailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Blue Box Simulator is free to download; RailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle costs $14.99 up front. Blue Box Simulator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. RailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blue Box Simulator has 107 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Blue Box Simulator's written reviews are positive against 100% of RailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blue Box Simulator ships an update every 10 days, RailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Blue Box Simulator versus RailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlue Box SimulatorRailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating4.5 (107 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings107 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2.4 GB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJesus Garces VillarrubiaJohn Gymer

Customer experience

Blue Box Simulator

All ratings107 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral8.7%
Negative12.2%

RailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Blue Box Simulator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashing when trying to land on planets
  • Chameleon circuit issues causing problems
  • Google Maps API unavailability
  • Controls and navigation not always intuitive

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add 13th, 14th, and 15th Doctor's TARDIS interiors
  • Implement more rooms and areas to explore within the TARDIS
  • Introduce quests, companions, and other Doctor Who elements
  • Optimize performance and stability across devices

RailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Blue Box Simulator

Subscriptions1
  • Access to the 3D Earth$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • Cup of tea$0.99
  • Unlock All The Extra Content$3.99
None

RailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blue Box Simulator free?
Blue Box Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle free?
RailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blue Box Simulator or RailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle?
RailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle is rated higher. Blue Box Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while RailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Blue Box Simulator or RailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle have ads?
Blue Box Simulator shows ads; RailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle does not.
Which is updated more often, Blue Box Simulator or RailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle?
Blue Box Simulator ships an update every 10 days, and RailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Blue Box Simulator was updated on September 20, 2026 and RailRunner DCC WiFi Throttle on September 22, 2026.

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