Fast Clock vs WiThrottle Cab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fast Clock
This application simulates a fast clock for model railroads. It allows for custom logos and maps, and can synchronize with external systems like JMRI or use real-time.
- Model railroad fast clock simulation
- Custom logo support
- Custom map integration
- JMRI time synchronization
- Real-time clock option
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A model railroad fast clock app Supports custom logos Supports custom maps Can read time from JMRI, the built-in fast clock, or real time
WiThrottle Cab
Transform your mobile device into a wireless controller for your model railroad. Operate trains and manage accessories like turnouts remotely over a Wi-Fi network. Enjoy the freedom to follow your trains around the layout without being tethered by wires.
- Handheld model railroad controller
- Wireless operation via Wi-Fi
- Control trains and accessories
- Follow trains around the layout
- Compatible with WiThrottle command stations
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WiThrottle Cab is an application that turns your devices into handheld controllers for your model railroad. With WiThrottle Cab, you can follow your trains around your layout without having to worry about plugging and unplugging a wired device as you move along. Using a wireless network connection and WiThrottle-compatible command stations connected to the network, WiThrottle Cab can be used to run trains and control turnouts, and other accessories that are configured in the command station.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Fast Clock at 3.8 against WiThrottle Cab's 1.0. Fast Clock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. WiThrottle Cab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Fast Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fast Clock holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fast Clock has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Fast Clock's written reviews are positive against 0% of WiThrottle Cab's.
Fast Clock ships an update every 2 days, WiThrottle Cab every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fast Clock | WiThrottle Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (5 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Snow | Kostiantyn Kolesnik |
Customer experience
Fast Clock
WiThrottle Cab
In-app purchases
Fast Clock
No in-app purchases
WiThrottle Cab
- Full version, monthly$4.991 Month
- Full version, life-time$49.99
