# TouchCab vs ECoS Cab

The clearest difference is price: ECoS Cab at Free against TouchCab's $9.99. ECoS Cab also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.1) and device support (4 vs 2). TouchCab's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

ECoS Cab is free to download; TouchCab costs $9.99 up front. ECoS Cab sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TouchCab asks for nothing beyond the download.

ECoS Cab holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of TouchCab's written reviews are positive against 60% of ECoS Cab's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TouchCab ships an update every 2 months, ECoS Cab every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TouchCab | ECoS Cab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchcab/id306441868/reviews) | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecos-cab/id1481627848/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 5 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mike Sutherland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090097511) | [Kostiantyn Kolesnik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481627847) |

## What reviewers say

### TouchCab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchcab/id306441868)

Control your DCC model railroad wirelessly from your iPhone or iPod touch. Manage locomotives, speed, functions, and switches with a user-friendly interface. Compatible with ESU, Märklin, and Lenz command stations.

**Highlights:** Wireless DCC model railroad control, Control locomotives and their functions, Manage speed and train routes, Operate switches and signals, Alphabetical listing of locomotives and accessories, Switchable left/right-handed operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ECoS Cab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecos-cab/id1481627848)

Transform your mobile devices into wireless handheld controllers for your model railroad. Seamlessly manage trains, signals, and accessories across your layout without the hassle of wired connections. Requires a compatible command station connected to your network.

**Highlights:** Handheld model railroad controller, Wireless network connection, Control trains, signals, and accessories, No need for wired devices, Compatible with ESU ECoS, CabControl, PIKO SmartBox

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud Sync, monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Client, monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Web Server, monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Client, annually | $99.99 | per year |
| Client, life-time | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TouchCab free?

TouchCab costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ECoS Cab free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TouchCab or ECoS Cab?

ECoS Cab is rated higher. TouchCab averages 2.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ECoS Cab averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do TouchCab or ECoS Cab have ads?

ECoS Cab shows ads; TouchCab does not.

### Which is updated more often, TouchCab or ECoS Cab?

TouchCab ships an update every 2 months, and ECoS Cab every 6 weeks. Most recently, TouchCab was updated on October 3, 2026 and ECoS Cab on October 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.*