SmartControl wlan App vs RailPilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartControl wlan App
This application provides convenient settings for PIKO SmartControl wlan devices. It allows for the input and management of local data, accessories, and routes. The app also facilitates firmware updates and upgrades for the devices.
- Device settings management
- Local data management
- Accessory management
- Route management
- Firmware updates
- Version upgrades
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Die PIKO SmartControl wlan App dient den komfortablen Einstellmöglichkeiten der PIKO SmartControl wlan Geräte. Weiter können über die App alle Lokdatensätze, Zubehörartikel und Fahrstraßen eingegeben und verwaltet werden. Durch die App sind die Firmware Updates der PIKO SmartControl wlan Geräte sowie auch die Erweiterung der StartSet-Version auf die Vollversion bequem aufzuspielen.
RailPilot
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RailPilot – The smart control for your model railroad RailPilot lets you control your model trains easily with your iPhone – fast, intuitive, and reliable. The app is specifically designed for use with the Z21 command station and offers a modern alternative to classic model railroad control. Your locos, centrally stored RailPilot stores all locomotive data on a server in your local network – hosted by you. This means your data always stays with you, and there’s no need to sync between devices: everyone on your network accesses the same collection. At a glance: • Train control via the Z21 command station • Central locomotive management through a local server • No need to transfer data between devices • Easy, user-friendly interface • Fast access to your entire locomotive fleet Requirements: • Z21 command station from Roco/Fleischmann • Self-hosted RailPilot server on your local network Get RailPilot now and upgrade your model railroad control system!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SmartControl wlan App at 12.2 against RailPilot's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SmartControl wlan App ships an update every 6 months, RailPilot every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartControl wlan App | RailPilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PIKO Spielwaren GmbH | Eric Staedler |
In-app purchases
SmartControl wlan App
No in-app purchases
RailPilot
No in-app purchases
Questions
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