# WiThrottle vs AlbumBlueprint

The clearest difference is price: AlbumBlueprint at Free against WiThrottle's $9.99. AlbumBlueprint also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). WiThrottle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#106 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

AlbumBlueprint is free to download; WiThrottle costs $9.99 up front. AlbumBlueprint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WiThrottle asks for nothing beyond the download.

WiThrottle ships an update every 2 months, AlbumBlueprint every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WiThrottle | AlbumBlueprint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/withrottle/id344172578/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **40** | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beth Hoffman](https://appshunter.io/developer/344172581) | [喆 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697779110) |

## What reviewers say

### WiThrottle

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

**Currently charting:** #106 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


### AlbumBlueprint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/albumblueprint-shared-library/id6766552010)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Import | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WiThrottle free?

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

### Is AlbumBlueprint free?

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

### Do WiThrottle or AlbumBlueprint have ads?

Neither WiThrottle nor AlbumBlueprint shows ads.

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

WiThrottle ships an update every 2 months, and AlbumBlueprint every 5 days. Most recently, WiThrottle was updated on October 18, 2026 and AlbumBlueprint on October 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.*