MF Barcellos vs WiThrottle Cab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MF Barcellos
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Information at your fingertips! This app gives you direct access to your account balance, location and contract information. It also gives you the ability to store and process payment and request service work and deliveries directly through the app.
WiThrottle Cab
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.
- Handheld model railroad controller
- Wireless operation via Wi-Fi
- Control trains and accessories
- Follow trains around the layout
- Compatible with WiThrottle command stations
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WiThrottle Cab is an application that turns your devices into handheld controllers for your model railroad. With WiThrottle Cab, you can follow your trains around your layout without having to worry about plugging and unplugging a wired device as you move along. Using a wireless network connection and WiThrottle-compatible command stations connected to the network, WiThrottle Cab can be used to run trains and control turnouts, and other accessories that are configured in the command station.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MF Barcellos at none against WiThrottle Cab's 2. MF Barcellos also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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. WiThrottle Cab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MF Barcellos asks for nothing beyond the download.
MF Barcellos ships an update every 6 months, WiThrottle Cab every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MF Barcellos | WiThrottle Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rural Computer Consultants, Inc. | Kostiantyn Kolesnik |
In-app purchases
MF Barcellos
No in-app purchases
WiThrottle Cab
- Full version, monthly$4.991 Month
- Full version, life-time$49.99
