# RailControl Pro vs WiThrottle Cab

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RailControl Pro at 72% against WiThrottle Cab's 0%. RailControl Pro also leads on rating (3.3 vs 1.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RailControl Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and WiThrottle Cab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RailControl Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RailControl Pro has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of RailControl Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of WiThrottle Cab's.

RailControl Pro ships an update monthly, WiThrottle Cab every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RailControl Pro | WiThrottle Cab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railcontrol-pro/id1598836499/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/withrottle-cab/id6746695618/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boterham](https://appshunter.io/developer/552486731) | [Kostiantyn Kolesnik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481627847) |

## 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 |


### WiThrottle Cab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/withrottle-cab/id6746695618)

Transform your mobile device into a wireless controller for your model railroad. Operate trains and manage accessories like turnouts remotely over a Wi-Fi network. Enjoy the freedom to follow your trains around the layout without being tethered by wires.

**Highlights:** Handheld model railroad controller, Wireless operation via Wi-Fi, Control trains and accessories, Follow trains around the layout, Compatible with WiThrottle command stations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version, monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Full version, life-time | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RailControl Pro free?

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

### Is WiThrottle Cab free?

WiThrottle Cab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RailControl Pro or WiThrottle Cab?

RailControl Pro is rated higher. RailControl Pro averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while WiThrottle Cab averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RailControl Pro or WiThrottle Cab have ads?

Neither RailControl Pro nor WiThrottle Cab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RailControl Pro or WiThrottle Cab?

RailControl Pro ships an update monthly, and WiThrottle Cab every 4 months. Most recently, RailControl Pro was updated on September 17, 2026 and WiThrottle Cab on August 2, 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.*