Comparison

DCC Commander vs Lost & Found

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

Lost & Found

Features
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Losing a child, a pet, or a valuable item is terrifying. Searching for them shouldn’t be a chaotic, solitary effort. Lost & Found - As it should be: Free, 0 Ads, and Collaborative! Welcome to Lost & Found - Search Together, the ultimate crowdsourced platform that turns your local community into a coordinated search team. Whether you’re looking for a missing dog, a stolen car, a lost wallet, or a wandering child, our shared map ensures no time is wasted and no ground is searched twice. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Send an SOS: Instantly broadcast an alert to nearby users with a description, the exact last known location of the missing person, pet, or item, and the expected search radius. 2. Form a Search Party: Community members in the area receive the push notification and can join the active search quickly. 3. Live Shared Map: See exactly where everyone is walking in real-time. The map draws a path of where participants have already searched, creating a highly efficient community effort. 4. Drop Clues: Noticed a trail? Found the missing item? Simply add a clue to the map and the creator will see your location, note, and contact details. 5. Found & Resolved: Once the target is found, update the status to alert the search party and thank your community! KEY FEATURES: β€’ Smart Search Paths: Stop guessing where people have already looked. Our live map shows trails of every active searcher. β€’ Categorized SOS Alerts: Choose between Missing Person, Lost Pet, or Lost Item. β€’ Community Notifications: Get alerted when someone within your immediate radius needs urgent help. β€’ Secure & Private (Apple CloudKit): We do not use third-party servers. All search data and real-time syncing are securely handled natively via Apple's CloudKit, linked to your existing iCloud account. β€’ Real-Time Updates: Add sightings, clues, and comments directly to the active SOS map. Download today to help your neighbors, and have peace of mind knowing your community has your back. DISCLAIMER: App usage is strictly under the user's sole responsibility. The developers are not affiliated with any official search and rescue organizations, law enforcement, or any individual member using this app. Please always contact local emergency services for immediate danger or life-threatening situations.

Screenshots

DCC Commander4 screens
Lost & Found4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lost & Found at every 6 days against DCC Commander's every 3 weeks. DCC Commander's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. DCC Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Lost & Found sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DCC Commander ships an update every 3 weeks, Lost & Found every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
DCC Commander versus Lost & Found: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDCC CommanderLost & Found
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size131 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperElectrongooGal Itach

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DCC Commander

Subscriptions2
  • DCC Commander - (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • DCC Commander - (Annual)$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Lost & Found

One-time3
  • Tip Jar - Coffee$0.99
  • Tip Jar - Lunch$3.99
  • Tip Jar - Dinner$7.99

Questions

Is DCC Commander free?
DCC Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lost & Found free?
Lost & Found is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DCC Commander or Lost & Found have ads?
Neither DCC Commander nor Lost & Found shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DCC Commander or Lost & Found?
DCC Commander ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lost & Found every 6 days. Most recently, DCC Commander was updated on October 7, 2026 and Lost & Found on October 24, 2026.

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