BAFWorks vs Train Throttle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BAFWorks
Control Powerfoil X internet protocol fans directly. Adjust settings like lock passwords and IP addresses. Features global start, stop, and lock options for all connected fans.
- Direct fan control
- Password management
- IP address configuration
- Global fan operations
- Lock fan feature
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PLEASE NOTE: This is app is used to control the Powerfoil X line of internet protocol fans directly; not through the web interface. You must have a Powerfoil X fan configured to use this app. The default lock password is 1271. To change the lock password or the ip address use the settings button in the upper right hand corner. There are also global start all, stop all and lock all fan options at the bottom of the app.
Train Throttle
Control your DCC model trains wirelessly from your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. Manage multiple engines, set turnouts, and toggle routes. A free trial offers core functionality, with a subscription unlocking advanced features.
- Wireless DCC train control
- Control multiple engines/consists
- Set turnouts and toggle routes
- Free trial with core features
- Full feature subscription
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Train Throttle is a fully featured client for the JMRI WiThrottle server, which allows you to control your DCC equipped model trains using your iPhone or iPad and a compatible WiThrottle server. You can control multiple engines or consists, set turnouts, toggle routes, and more. The free trial is unlimited! However, certain features are disabled, including: * Turnout control * Route control * Roster lists * Functions 13-68 * Some Customization features The use of this app is covered by Apple's EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ This app respects your privacy: https://drewhoffman.net/trainthrottle/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BAFWorks at none against Train Throttle's 3. BAFWorks also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.1). Train Throttle's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Train Throttle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. BAFWorks asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BAFWorks against 5.0 for Train Throttle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
BAFWorks ships an update every 4 months, Train Throttle every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BAFWorks | Train Throttle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Delta T LLC | Drew Hoffman |
Customer experience
BAFWorks
Train Throttle
In-app purchases
BAFWorks
No in-app purchases
Train Throttle
- Subscribe$1.991 Year
- Tip a Coffee$3.99
- Purchase$12.99
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