Comparison

Win vs vEBuLa

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Win

Control your model train setup remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Manage locomotives, switches, routes, and more with this companion app for Win-Digipet Premium Edition.

Highlights
  • Locomotive control
  • Function decoder control
  • Track layout management
  • Switching routes and tours
  • Solenoid device control
  • Emergency off state control
Features
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Win Digipet-Mobile is the iPhone App that you have always wanted for the popular model train software Win-Digipet. Prerequisite for the use is the operation of Win-Digipet Premium Edition version 2009.4b (2009.5 for switching routes and tours) in your home network. The win-Digipet computer must be reachable via WiFi. The app provides the following functions: -locomotive control (locomotive pictures in list) -function decoder control -Track layout for switching solenoids/counters and blockings -switching routes and tours within the track layout -solenoid-device control e.g. turnouts/signals -display/control/release of the current emergency off state (WDP 2012 required) -place train on train number labels or remove them (WDP 2012 required) -driving direction indication in the train number labels (WDP 2015 required) -logbook (WDP 2018 required) -central clock (WDP 2018 required) -universal app for iPhone/iPod touch and iPad

About

vEBuLa

Experience a detailed simulation of EBuLa onboard devices for modern train drivers. Compatible with popular train simulators, it offers pre-made schedules or allows custom route creation for immersive gameplay. Regular updates add new routes and features.

Highlights
  • Detailed EBuLa onboard device simulation
  • Compatible with popular train simulators
  • Pre-made and custom schedule creation
  • Includes schedules for multiple Train Sim World routes
  • Regular updates with new content
  • Separate timetable editor available
Features
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Mit vEBuLa erhältst Du eine detailgetreue Simulation der EBuLa-Bordgeräte moderner Triebfahrzeuge, vollständig kompatibel mit allen gängigen Zugsimulatoren. Wähle aus einer Vielzahl sofort fahrbarer Fahrplänen oder erstelle einen neuen Fahrplan anhand von definierten Laufwegen für ein schnelles Spiel. Hinweis: Derzeit befindet sich vEBuLa in einem frühen Entwicklungsstadium - wir möchten aber mit Euch gemeinsam durchstarten und vEBuLa nach Euren Wünschen weiterentwickeln. Details zu unserer Roadmap und Unterstützungsmöglichkeiten findest Du hier: https://thurnwald.eu/vebula-roadmap Mitgeliefert werden Fahrpläne für folgende Strecken (Vorschau): - Train Sim World® 3 Schnellfahrstrecke: Kassel - Würzburg - Train Sim World® 2 Hauptstrecke München - Augsburg - Train Sim World® 2 Köln Schnellfahrstrecke - Train Sim World® 2 Rapid Transit - Train Sim World® 2 Tharandter Rampe: Dresden - Chemnitz (inkl. GNT-Fahrpläne für BR 612) Wir veröffentlichen regelmäßig neue Updates mit weiteren Fahrplänen. Über den separat erhältlichen Fahrplaneditor können zudem weitere Strecken hinzugefügt werden. Diese Anwendung darf nur zu Unterhaltungszwecken eingesetzt werden und ersetzt keine offiziellen Ausbildungsinhalte. Der Einsatz im realen Fahrbetrieb ist strengstens untersagt! Train Sim World® und "Dovetail Games" sind eingetragene Marken der RailSimulator.com Limited ("DTG"). Andere Herstellernamen und Produktnamen sind eingetragene Marken oder Marken der jeweiligen Unternehmen.

Screenshots

Win3 screens
vEBuLa3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Win at Free against vEBuLa's $2.99. Win also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%). vEBuLa's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 18 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Win is free to download; vEBuLa costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Win ships an update every 18 months, vEBuLa every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Win versus vEBuLa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWinvEBuLa
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarkus HerzogFlorian Thurnwald

Customer experience

Win

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

vEBuLa

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

None

Win

No in-app purchases

None

vEBuLa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Win free?
Win is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is vEBuLa free?
vEBuLa costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Win or vEBuLa have ads?
Neither Win nor vEBuLa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Win or vEBuLa?
Win ships an update every 18 months, and vEBuLa every 3 weeks. Most recently, Win was updated on September 25, 2026 and vEBuLa on October 9, 2026.

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