Comparison

DCC Commander vs Woodworking Design Tool

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

Head to head
About

DCC Commander

Control your model railroad with a DCC-EX Command Station on your iOS device. Manage multiple throttles, program configuration variables, and customize settings for a personalized experience. Enjoy a free, full-featured product with optional subscriptions to remove ads.

Highlights
  • Control up to 10 throttles
  • Configure unlimited cabs
  • Program configuration variables
  • One-time network setup
  • Customizable product settings
  • In-app help page
Features
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DCC Commander 2.0 lets you operate and manage your model railroad from your iOS device using a compatible DCC Command Station. Requires a DCC-EX Command Station or JMRI WiThrottle server with compatible DCC Command Station. Built for hands-on layout operation, DCC Commander combines multi-cab throttle control, layout viewing, route selection, cab management, turnout definitions, and programming track tools in one app. Features include: - Control multiple throttles from one screen in landscape mode - Use a focused single-throttle view in portrait mode - Assign cabs to throttles with cab IDs, names, and photo images - Configure function buttons, including toggle and momentary behavior - Use software momentum modes for smoother speed changes - View your attached layout directly from the Throttle screen - Swipe across tracks and turnouts to select routes visually - Save and reuse route definitions - Activate turnout routes from the Layout view - Build and edit layout designs with tracks, turnouts, and reusable definitions - Manage turnout templates, turnout definitions, and route definitions - Program cab addresses and CV values on the programming track - Configure saved Command Stations for quick reconnect - Supports DCC-EX network Command Stations - Supports JMRI WiThrottle for compatible throttle operations - Built-in help pages for throttle, cabs, programming, network, builder, settings, workflow, and app information - DCC Commander is free to use after watching a rewarded advertisement, which unlocks throttle access for a 3 hours time. A subscription option is available to remove advertising gates and provide full access. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://electrongoo.com/privacypolicy.html DCC Commander Subscription: A subscription will remove ALL advertisements. Both monthly and annual subscriptions are available. The monthly subscription costs $2.99/Month (USD). The annual subscription costs $29.00/year (USD). Get 12 months for the price of 10 months with an annual subscription. Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless you cancel 24 hours before the renewal date. You can manage your subscription in the AppStore on your device. Note: DCC Commander requires compatible model railroad DCC hardware. For DCC-EX Command Station details, visit: https://dcc-ex.com/ex-commandstation/index.html Note: JMRI WiThrottle requires JMRI installation, visit https://www.jmri.org/help/en/html/setup/index.shtml

About

Woodworking Design Tool

This application helps users plan woodworking projects by enabling the creation of custom rectangles and circles. It saves time on drafting, allowing for more focus on creativity and precision. Suitable for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Custom rectangle creation
  • Custom circle creation
  • Project design planning
  • Time-saving drafting
  • Precision design tool
Features
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Woodworking Design Tool is a powerful app designed to streamline your woodworking projects. Effortlessly plan your designs by creating custom rectangles and circles, saving you time on drafting and letting your creativity shine. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a DIY enthusiast, this tool helps you bring your ideas to life with precision and ease.

Screenshots

DCC Commander4 screens
Woodworking Design Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DCC Commander at 100% against Woodworking Design Tool's 0%. DCC Commander also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Woodworking Design Tool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support 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

DCC Commander is free to download; Woodworking Design Tool costs $4.99 up front. DCC Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Woodworking Design Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DCC Commander ships an update every 3 weeks, Woodworking Design Tool every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DCC Commander versus Woodworking Design Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDCC CommanderWoodworking Design Tool
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElectrongooJohn Zalubski

Customer experience

DCC Commander

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Woodworking Design Tool

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DCC Commander

Subscriptions2
  • DCC Commander - (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • DCC Commander - (Annual)$29.991 Year
None

Woodworking Design Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DCC Commander free?
DCC Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Woodworking Design Tool free?
Woodworking Design Tool costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DCC Commander or Woodworking Design Tool have ads?
Neither DCC Commander nor Woodworking Design Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DCC Commander or Woodworking Design Tool?
DCC Commander ships an update every 3 weeks, and Woodworking Design Tool every 2 months. Most recently, DCC Commander was updated on September 20, 2026 and Woodworking Design Tool on September 15, 2026.

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