# WiThrottle vs ThrottleCard

The clearest difference is price: ThrottleCard at Free against WiThrottle's $9.99. ThrottleCard also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). WiThrottle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

ThrottleCard is free to download; WiThrottle costs $9.99 up front. ThrottleCard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. WiThrottle asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for WiThrottle against 4.3 for ThrottleCard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of WiThrottle's written reviews are positive against 50% of ThrottleCard's.

WiThrottle ships an update every 2 months, ThrottleCard weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WiThrottle | ThrottleCard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/withrottle/id344172578/reviews) | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throttlecard/id6739982126/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **83.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beth Hoffman](https://appshunter.io/developer/344172581) | [Ryan Gant](https://appshunter.io/developer/941497897) |

## What reviewers say

### WiThrottle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/withrottle/id344172578)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your model railroad trains wirelessly using your mobile device. This app connects to JMRI software or specific hardware modules for comprehensive throttle, address, and function management.

**Highlights:** Wireless throttle control, JMRI integration, Function controls F0-F68, Control routes & turnouts, Import roster & function labels, Acquire & dispatch addresses

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Works great with JMRI
- 📱 Controls trains wirelessly
- 💡 Excellent value for money
- 🔧 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection drops when backgrounded
- 🐛 JMRI connection issues
- 🐛 Some features not working
- 🐛 UI could be improved
- 🐛 Limited on iPhone vs iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Power ON/OFF broken
- Horn gets stuck on with DCC-EX
- Minor glitchy unresponsive throttle slider
- App would not connect to JMRI 5.2
- Connection to JMRI server drops when app goes to background

**Requested features**

- Support for DCC-EX
- Night mode and dark mode
- Turnout/Points control in main UI
- Routes support with MRC Wi-Fi module
- Customizable features like Android app


### ThrottleCard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throttlecard/id6739982126)

Control your model railroad with this app featuring vintage-inspired controls and realistic animations. It supports multiple trains, game controllers, and offers advanced features like turnout and route control. A free version is available, with a premium subscription for enhanced functionality.

**Highlights:** Multi-throttle support, Vintage-inspired controls, Game controller integration, Automatic command station discovery, Turnout and route control, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ThrottleCard Premium - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| ThrottleCard Premium - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WiThrottle free?

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

### Is ThrottleCard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WiThrottle or ThrottleCard?

WiThrottle and ThrottleCard are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 40 and 11 ratings respectively.

### Do WiThrottle or ThrottleCard have ads?

ThrottleCard shows ads; WiThrottle does not.

### Which is updated more often, WiThrottle or ThrottleCard?

WiThrottle ships an update every 2 months, and ThrottleCard weekly. Most recently, WiThrottle was updated on September 23, 2026 and ThrottleCard on July 6, 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.*