Win vs vEBuLa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Locomotive control
- Function decoder control
- Track layout management
- Switching routes and tours
- Solenoid device control
- Emergency off state control
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Win is free to download; vEBuLa costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Win | vEBuLa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Markus Herzog | Florian Thurnwald |
Customer experience
Win
vEBuLa
In-app purchases
Win
No in-app purchases
vEBuLa
No in-app purchases









