# RailControl Pro vs Train Throttle

The clearest difference is rating: Train Throttle at 5.0 against RailControl Pro's 3.3. Train Throttle also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%). RailControl Pro's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RailControl Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and Train Throttle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Train Throttle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of RailControl Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Train Throttle's.

RailControl Pro ships an update monthly, Train Throttle every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RailControl Pro | Train Throttle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railcontrol-pro/id1598836499/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-throttle/id1662181863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boterham](https://appshunter.io/developer/552486731) | [Drew Hoffman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662181865) |

## What reviewers say

### RailControl Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railcontrol-pro/id1598836499)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hobby | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Family Pro | $39.99 | per year |


### Train Throttle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-throttle/id1662181863)

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.

**Highlights:** Wireless DCC train control, Control multiple engines/consists, Set turnouts and toggle routes, Free trial with core features, Full feature subscription

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe | $1.99 | per year |
| Tip a Coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Purchase | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RailControl Pro free?

RailControl Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Train Throttle free?

Train Throttle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RailControl Pro or Train Throttle?

Train Throttle is rated higher. RailControl Pro averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Train Throttle averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RailControl Pro or Train Throttle have ads?

Neither RailControl Pro nor Train Throttle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RailControl Pro or Train Throttle?

RailControl Pro ships an update monthly, and Train Throttle every 2 months. Most recently, RailControl Pro was updated on September 17, 2026 and Train Throttle on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*