# WiThrottle vs PDF Redactor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WiThrottle at 83% against PDF Redactor's 0%. WiThrottle also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (41 vs 1). PDF Redactor's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $9.99). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

WiThrottle costs $9.99 and PDF Redactor $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

WiThrottle holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WiThrottle has 41 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of WiThrottle's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Redactor's.

WiThrottle ships an update every 2 months, PDF Redactor every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WiThrottle | PDF Redactor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/withrottle/id344172578/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-redactor/id6758163852/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **83.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#56** | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beth Hoffman](https://appshunter.io/developer/344172581) | [OpsOh LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877414741) |

## What reviewers say

### WiThrottle

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

**Currently charting:** #56 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


### PDF Redactor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-redactor/id6758163852)

Permanently hide sensitive information in PDF documents by drawing black boxes over text or content. Export a flattened PDF where redactions are irreversible, ensuring privacy before sharing. This utility works offline and focuses on quick, straightforward redaction without complex editing tools.

**Highlights:** Permanently redact sensitive information, Draw black redaction boxes, Export flattened, irreversible PDFs, Works fully offline, Simple, one-time redaction tool

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WiThrottle free?

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

### Is PDF Redactor free?

PDF Redactor costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WiThrottle or PDF Redactor?

WiThrottle is rated higher. WiThrottle averages 4.3 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while PDF Redactor averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do WiThrottle or PDF Redactor have ads?

Neither WiThrottle nor PDF Redactor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WiThrottle or PDF Redactor?

WiThrottle ships an update every 2 months, and PDF Redactor every 4 months. Most recently, WiThrottle was updated on November 6, 2026 and PDF Redactor on November 5, 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.*