# Whopping Trains vs Wi

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Whopping Trains at 85% against Wi's 36%. Whopping Trains also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (568 vs 27). Wi's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whopping Trains sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wi sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Whopping Trains holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whopping Trains has 568 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Whopping Trains's written reviews are positive against 36% of Wi's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whopping Trains | Wi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (568 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whopping-trains/id462394286/reviews)** | [3.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wi-fi-dcs/id988168329/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **568** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **85.1% of reviews** | 36.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 842 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appsipaja Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/462383203) | [Mike's Train House, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/988168328) |

## What reviewers say

### Whopping Trains

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whopping-trains/id462394286)

This app offers a collection of train-themed videos, photos, and a memory game for young children. It's designed for toddlers to explore independently and works offline, providing endless entertainment for little train enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Train videos and photos, Train-themed memory game, Automatic video playback, Offline functionality, Toddler-friendly interface, HD quality videos and sound

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extras | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fantastic train videos and photos
- 👍 Great for train enthusiasts of all ages
- 💡 Offline access to content
- 😊 Keeps kids entertained for hours

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound issues and app freezing
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔍 Lack of user-friendly navigation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Videos not playing or getting stuck
- Inability to exit full-screen mode

**Requested features**

- More train videos and content variety
- Ability to choose between steam and diesel trains
- Offline mode for all content
- Improved video controls (pause, rewind, etc.)


### Wi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wi-fi-dcs/id988168329)

Control your model railroad with an iOS device. This app offers comprehensive and innovative control for M.T.H. Digital Command System (DCS) and can also manage TMCC® and Legacy® engines. It's designed for ease of use, allowing you to run multiple trains and control accessories.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive model railroad control, Run MTH ProtoSound 2.0/3.0 locomotives, Control Atlas O® ProtoSound 3.0, Cross-platform control (TMCC®, Legacy®), Run multiple trains simultaneously, Control switches and accessories, Immersive sound and control features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whopping Trains free?

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

### Is Wi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Whopping Trains or Wi?

Whopping Trains is rated higher. Whopping Trains averages 4.4 out of 5 from 568 ratings, while Wi averages 3.9 from 27 ratings.

### Do Whopping Trains or Wi have ads?

Whopping Trains shows ads; Wi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Whopping Trains or Wi?

Whopping Trains ships an update every 3 months, and Wi every 3 months. Most recently, Whopping Trains was updated on November 1, 2026 and Wi on November 1, 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.*