Comparison

TouchCab vs Security Reactor

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

Security Reactor

Encrypt your internet connection with global servers for enhanced online privacy and anonymity. Secure your personal data with a single tap, enjoying unlimited speed and bandwidth. This app offers a log-free and ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Global server network
  • Connection encryption
  • Anonymous browsing
  • Secure personal data
  • Unlimited speed and bandwidth
  • Log-free and ad-free
Features
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Put a stop to a lack of privacy online, using the power of Security Reactor! Encrypt your connection using our list of global servers and enjoy our protection without any limits! Embrace anonymity and secure your personal data with a single tap of a button. It is that simple! Use speed test to check whether or not servers suit your needs. We will not get in a way of your browsing by cutting speed or traffic! Security Reactor is: -Absolutely anonymous and secure -Completely log-free and ad-free -Easy to set up and use -Without any speed and bandwidth limits New users are eligible for 3-days free trial, which can be cancelled at any time. User's Account will only be charged after the purchase is confirmed. If any kind of premium subscription is purchased before the free trial is over, all the unused time is considered forfeited. Premium subscriptions renew automatically, unless auto-renewal option is disabled in Apple Account settings. If premium subscription is cancelled, it will stay active until the end of a current paid period.

Screenshots

TouchCab4 screens
Security Reactor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Security Reactor at Free against TouchCab's $9.99. Security Reactor also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). TouchCab's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 41%) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On 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

Security Reactor is free to download; TouchCab costs $9.99 up front. Security Reactor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. TouchCab asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Security Reactor holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security Reactor has 910 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 41% of Security Reactor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TouchCab ships an update every 2 months, Security Reactor weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
TouchCab versus Security Reactor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchCabSecurity Reactor
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.1 (7 ratings)4.5 (910 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews — better40.9% of reviews
Number of ratings7910 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMike SutherlandSecurity Reactor Team

Customer experience

TouchCab

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

Security Reactor

All ratings882 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive40.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative54.5%

Bugs and requests

TouchCab

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Security Reactor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • No servers available in the app
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Subscription issues and difficulty unsubscribing

Requested features

4 requests
  • More server locations
  • Better customer support
  • Easier subscription cancellation
  • Improved reliability and stability

In-app purchases

None

TouchCab

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Security Reactor

Subscriptions6
  • Special Super Offer One Week14 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Special Premium One Week7 Days trial$7.497 Days
  • Premium Reactor One Week3 Days trial$12.997 Days
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  • Special Unique One Week7 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • Premium Reactor One Month3 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Premium Reactor Six Month$44.996 Months

Questions

Is TouchCab free?
TouchCab costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Security Reactor free?
Security Reactor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TouchCab or Security Reactor?
Security Reactor is rated higher. TouchCab averages 2.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Security Reactor averages 4.5 from 910 ratings.
Do TouchCab or Security Reactor have ads?
Neither TouchCab nor Security Reactor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TouchCab or Security Reactor?
TouchCab ships an update every 2 months, and Security Reactor weekly. Most recently, TouchCab was updated on October 31, 2026 and Security Reactor on November 3, 2026.

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