Comparison

TouchCab vs G

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

Head to head
About

TouchCab

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
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You have a model railroad. You have an ECoS or ECoS2 digital command station from ESU, a Central Station from Märklin or a Lenz v3.6 command station. You also have an iPhone or an iPod touch from Apple and a wireless network connected to the command station. Would you like to run your model railroad from the iPhone or iPod? You can - with TouchCab. So what is TouchCab? TouchCab is a handheld controller for your DCC (Digital Command Control) model railroad / railway / train set. With TouchCab you can follow your trains around your layout without having to worry about plugging and unplugging a wired device. You can throw switches/turnouts and set train routes as you move along. Features: - Control all the locomotives defined in the command station. - Access up to 29 functions of each locomotive. - Clear overview of the locomotive’s speed and state. - Easily change the throttle from left- to right handed operation. - Wireless network connection to the command station. - Control all switches/turnouts and signals defined in the command station. - Locomotives and accessories are listed alphabetically, regardless of their order in the command station lists. Supported DCC command stations: ECoS 50000 by ESU (v1.1.3 or higher) ECoS 2 50200 by ESU (v3.2.0 or higher) Central Station 60212 by Märklin (v2.0.4 or higher) Lenz 23151 XpressNet Interface with Lenz v3.6 command stations LZV100 or LZ100 Requirements: -Digital Model Railway with a compatible DCC Command Station - Network connection to the command station - Wireless connection to the iPhone or iPod Touch Instructions: - Tap the speed wedge in either side to speed up and slow down your trains - Change speed gradually by dragging across the speed wedge - Double-tap the halt button to halt all trains. - Swipe the function buttons sideways to access locomotive functions above F7 - Switch between left and right hand operation from the options tab - Control routes and turnouts from the turnouts tab - Control signals and other accessories from the signals tab Want to try before your buy? Try TouchCab Free - a feature limited free version that is built on the same code base as TouchCab.

About

G

Connect your G-SHOCK watch to your smartphone to access enhanced mobile functions. Manage watch settings, create training plans, and analyze your health and activity data. Receive smartphone notifications directly on your wrist.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth watch connection
  • Time adjustment and setting
  • Create training plans
  • Analyze life log data (steps, heart rate)
  • Analyze activity log data (distance, time)
  • Link with external services (Apple Health, Strava)
Features
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●Description This is the basic application for connecting and communicating with a Bluetooth(R) v4.0 enabled G-SHOCK. Pairing the watch with your smartphone enables use of a variety of different Mobile Link functions that greatly enhance the smartphone experience. The G-SHOCK MOVE app also simplifies certain watch operations by letting you perform them on your phone screen. You can check smartphone notifications (incoming calls, incoming e-mails, etc) on your watch. ●Features of G-SHOCK MOVE app The following functions are available if you paired the G-SHOCK MOVE app with a supported watch. - Time adjustment and setting of the watch - Create Training Plans - Display and analyze life log data such as steps, heart rate*, etc., measured by the watch - Display and analyze activity log data such as distance, time, heart rate*, training effect*, etc., measured by the watch - Linkage (export) with external services such as Apple Health, Strava, etc *Heart rate model only Visit the website below for details. http://world.g-shock.com/

Screenshots

TouchCab4 screens
G4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TouchCab at 77% against G's 17%. TouchCab also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). G's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and rating (3.8 vs 2.1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

G is free to download; TouchCab costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

G holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: G has 845 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of TouchCab's written reviews are positive against 17% of G's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TouchCab versus G: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchCabG
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.1 (7 ratings)3.8 (845 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews — better17.4% of reviews
Number of ratings7845 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB149 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMike SutherlandCASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

Customer experience

TouchCab

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.7%

G

All ratings843 ratings
Positive67.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative26.1%
Written reviews916 reviews
Positive17.4%
Neutral13.9%
Negative68.8%

Bugs and requests

TouchCab

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

G

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Unable to log in or create account
  • Inaccurate step/activity tracking
  • Tide data is incorrect
  • Fails to update watch firmware
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  • App not compatible with new devices/OS versions

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add more activity tracking options
  • Improve notification management
  • Add iPhone widget
  • Allow customization of alarms and vibration
  • Improve tide data accuracy
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  • Add external heart rate monitor support
  • Improve data syncing with Apple Health
  • Add sleep tracking

In-app purchases

None

TouchCab

No in-app purchases

None

G

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TouchCab free?
TouchCab costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is G free?
G is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TouchCab or G?
G is rated higher. TouchCab averages 2.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while G averages 3.8 from 845 ratings.
Do TouchCab or G have ads?
Neither TouchCab nor G shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TouchCab or G?
TouchCab ships an update every 2 months, and G every 2 months. Most recently, TouchCab was updated on October 31, 2026 and G on November 4, 2026.

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