Comparison

DCC vs MyQuattro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DCC

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
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DCC-EX Cab is an application that turns your devices into handheld controllers for your model railroad. With DCC-EX Cab you can follow your trains around your layout without having to worry about plugging and unplugging a wired device as you move along. Using a wireless network connection and a DCC-EX command station connected to the network, DCC-EX Cab can be used to run trains and for controlling signals, turnouts, and other accessories that are configured in the command station.

About

MyQuattro

Connect to and monitor compatible HydroBioScience devices wirelessly. View real-time sensor data, check hardware status, and assign custom names for easy management. Ensures reliable communication for efficient device operation.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth device discovery and connection
  • Real-time sensor data monitoring
  • Device identification feature
  • Hardware status detection
  • Custom device naming
  • Reliable wireless communication
Features
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Bluetooth Device Connectivity Quickly discover and connect to compatible Hydro BioScience devices using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Real-Time Sensor Monitoring View live sensor readings directly from your device, including battery voltage and sonic power voltage. Device Identification Use the Identify feature to easily locate and confirm the correct device before or during connection. Hardware Status Detection Instantly see whether a sonic head is connected and monitor overall device status. Custom Device Naming Assign alias names to devices to make identification and management easier. Reliable Wireless Communication Efficient BLE communication provides fast and stable data updates from connected devices

Screenshots

DCC4 screens
MyQuattro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyQuattro at 5.0 against DCC's 2.3. MyQuattro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). DCC's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DCC sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MyQuattro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyQuattro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DCC versus MyQuattro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDCCMyQuattro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKostiantyn KolesnikDiversified Power International, LLC.

Customer experience

DCC

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MyQuattro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

DCC

Subscriptions4
  • Cloud services, monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium control, monthly$7.991 Month
  • Ultimate, monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Premium control, annually$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium control, life-time$119.99
None

MyQuattro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DCC free?
DCC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyQuattro free?
MyQuattro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DCC or MyQuattro?
MyQuattro is rated higher. DCC averages 2.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while MyQuattro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do DCC or MyQuattro have ads?
Neither DCC nor MyQuattro shows ads.

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