# TouchCab vs RailControl Pro

The clearest difference is price: RailControl Pro at Free against TouchCab's $9.99. RailControl Pro also leads on rating (3.3 vs 2.1). TouchCab's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

RailControl Pro is free to download; TouchCab costs $9.99 up front. RailControl Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. TouchCab asks for nothing beyond the download.

RailControl Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of TouchCab's written reviews are positive against 72% of RailControl Pro'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, RailControl Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TouchCab | RailControl Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchcab/id306441868/reviews) | **[3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railcontrol-pro/id1598836499/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 72.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 5 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mike Sutherland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090097511) | [Boterham](https://appshunter.io/developer/552486731) |

## 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


### 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TouchCab free?

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

### Is RailControl Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TouchCab or RailControl Pro?

RailControl Pro is rated higher. TouchCab averages 2.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while RailControl Pro averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do TouchCab or RailControl Pro have ads?

Neither TouchCab nor RailControl Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TouchCab or RailControl Pro?

TouchCab ships an update every 2 months, and RailControl Pro monthly. Most recently, TouchCab was updated on October 3, 2026 and RailControl Pro on October 4, 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.*