Comparison

DCC Commander vs ROCRUN

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

ROCRUN

Features
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The App is committed to creating safer, smarter, and more fun modes of transportation. ย  Vehicle control You can easily record and track your vehicle's riding status, access your bicycle information and functions. ย  Vehicle diagnosis By obtaining real-time status of various functional modules of the vehicle through sensors, the vehicle can self check to ensure the first element of user travel - safety. ย  Track recording Combining with the map to provide cycling trajectory recording function, it can perform node labeling, poster generation, and one click sharing operations. ย  Riding ranking Compete with fellow drivers to see who can ride the farthest and stand out. Watch your ranking rise, share your success, and celebrate with other drivers! ย  Community sharing Discovering fellow travelers and supporting the publication of graphic and textual content in the community. Support fun interactive operations such as sharing, liking, and commenting. ย  After sales service If you need any help, please contact customer service to provide a comprehensive solution!

Screenshots

DCC Commander4 screens
ROCRUN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ROCRUN at none against DCC Commander's 2. ROCRUN also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. DCC Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ROCRUN asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DCC Commander ships an update every 3 weeks, ROCRUN every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
DCC Commander versus ROCRUN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDCC CommanderROCRUN
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size131 MB73 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperElectrongooShenzhen LingDong Intelligent Technologies CO., LTD.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DCC Commander

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

ROCRUN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DCC Commander free?
DCC Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ROCRUN free?
ROCRUN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DCC Commander or ROCRUN have ads?
Neither DCC Commander nor ROCRUN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DCC Commander or ROCRUN?
DCC Commander ships an update every 3 weeks, and ROCRUN every 2 weeks. Most recently, DCC Commander was updated on November 4, 2026 and ROCRUN on November 5, 2026.

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