Comparison

Train Throttle vs DropCode+

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Wireless DCC train control
  • Control multiple engines/consists
  • Set turnouts and toggle routes
  • Free trial with core features
  • Full feature subscription
Features
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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 mac (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

About

DropCode+

Features
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DropCode+ – Barcode to Browser DropCode+ is a utility that helps you quickly scan barcodes or QR codes and paste them directly into form fields on any website. Ideal for IT professionals, inventory teams, and anyone working with web based asset tracking systems or internal web portals. Instead of switching between camera apps and browsers, DropCode+ integrates scanning directly into a full-featured web view. Just tap the scan button, point the camera, and the value is automatically inserted into the selected field. Key Features: • Built-in browser with back, forward, refresh, and URL entry • Instant barcode and QR code scanning using your device’s camera • Automatically pastes scanned values into the currently selected input field • Only allows scanning when a form field is focused, reducing errors • Remembers and reloads your last visited URL at launch • Flashlight toggle for scanning in low-light conditions • VoiceOver and accessibility support • No ads, no accounts, and no tracking DropCode+ supports the following 1D and 2D code formats: QR Code, Code 128, UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN-8, and Code 39. Privacy-Focused: DropCode+ performs all scanning and form interaction directly on your device. No data is stored, collected, or shared. Camera access is used only while scanning and is not recorded. Developed by Merenda One LLC

Screenshots

Train Throttle4 screens
DropCode+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DropCode+ at none against Train Throttle's 3. Train Throttle's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Train Throttle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. DropCode+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Throttle ships an update every 2 months, DropCode+ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Train Throttle versus DropCode+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain ThrottleDropCode+
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDrew HoffmanMerenda One LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Train Throttle

Subscriptions1
  • Subscribe$1.991 Year
One-time2
  • Tip a Coffee$3.99
  • Purchase$12.99
None

DropCode+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Train Throttle free?
Train Throttle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DropCode+ free?
DropCode+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Train Throttle or DropCode+ have ads?
Neither Train Throttle nor DropCode+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Train Throttle or DropCode+?
Train Throttle ships an update every 2 months, and DropCode+ every 5 months. Most recently, Train Throttle was updated on September 10, 2026 and DropCode+ on September 23, 2026.

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