# DCC Commander vs RailControl Unit

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DCC Commander at 15.0 against RailControl Unit's 18.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DCC Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and RailControl Unit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | DCC Commander | RailControl Unit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Electrongoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/351416422) | [Boterham](https://appshunter.io/developer/552486731) |

## What reviewers say

### DCC Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dcc-commander/id6498150761)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DCC Commander - (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| DCC Commander - (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |


### RailControl Unit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railcontrol-unit/id6755979312)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Modules | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DCC Commander free?

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

### Is RailControl Unit free?

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

### Do DCC Commander or RailControl Unit have ads?

Neither DCC Commander nor RailControl Unit shows ads.

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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.*