# DCC vs ThrottleCard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DCC at 100% against ThrottleCard's 50%. DCC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). ThrottleCard's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DCC sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ThrottleCard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ThrottleCard holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of DCC's written reviews are positive against 50% of ThrottleCard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DCC ships an update every 2 weeks, ThrottleCard weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DCC | ThrottleCard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dcc-ex-cab/id6695754417/reviews) | **[4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throttlecard/id6739982126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kostiantyn Kolesnik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481627847) | [Ryan Gant](https://appshunter.io/developer/941497897) |

## What reviewers say

### DCC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dcc-ex-cab/id6695754417)

Transform your mobile devices into wireless controllers for your model railroad. Manage trains, signals, and accessories remotely without wired connections. Ideal for seamless operation around your layout.

**Highlights:** Handheld model railroad controller, Wireless train operation, Control signals and turnouts, Accessory control, Seamless layout movement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud services, monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium control, monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Ultimate, monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium control, annually | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium control, life-time | $119.99 | one-time |


### ThrottleCard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throttlecard/id6739982126)

Control your model railroad with this app featuring vintage-inspired controls and realistic animations. It supports multiple trains, game controllers, and offers advanced features like turnout and route control. A free version is available, with a premium subscription for enhanced functionality.

**Highlights:** Multi-throttle support, Vintage-inspired controls, Game controller integration, Automatic command station discovery, Turnout and route control, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ThrottleCard Premium - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| ThrottleCard Premium - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DCC free?

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

### Is ThrottleCard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DCC or ThrottleCard?

ThrottleCard is rated higher. DCC averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ThrottleCard averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.

### Do DCC or ThrottleCard have ads?

ThrottleCard shows ads; DCC does not.

### Which is updated more often, DCC or ThrottleCard?

DCC ships an update every 2 weeks, and ThrottleCard weekly. Most recently, DCC was updated on August 13, 2026 and ThrottleCard on July 6, 2026.

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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.*