Comparison

Trainventory vs WiThrottle Cab

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

Head to head
About

Trainventory

Organize, track the value of, and create wishlists for your model train collection. Get reminders for new releases and manage your hobby efficiently.

Highlights
  • Organize train collection
  • Track costs and value
  • Create wishlists
  • Wishlist reminders
  • User-friendly design
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Trainventory: Organize, Track, and Dream Big with Your Model Train Collection Whether you're a lifelong model train enthusiast or just starting your collection, Trainventory is the essential app to keep everything on track. Effortlessly organize your trains, track their value, and build your dream wishlist – all in one place. Key Features: - Organize Your Collection: Easily catalog your locomotives, carriages, and accessories with detailed entries for model type, brand, and condition. - Track Costs and Value: Keep an eye on how much you’ve invested and monitor the value of your collection over time. - Create Your Wishlist: Never forget that must-have model again – build a wishlist of trains you’re dreaming of adding to your collection. - Get Reminded: Never miss out on a presale or release date with wish list reminders Why Trainventory? • User-friendly design built specifically for model train enthusiasts. • Keep your collection organized anytime, anywhere. • Perfect for collectors of all experience levels. All aboard for the most efficient way to manage your model train hobby. Download Trainventory today and let your collection shine! Start tracking, start organizing, and keep your model train passion on the right track with Trainventory.

About

WiThrottle Cab

Transform your mobile device into a wireless controller for your model railroad. Operate trains and manage accessories like turnouts remotely over a Wi-Fi network. Enjoy the freedom to follow your trains around the layout without being tethered by wires.

Highlights
  • Handheld model railroad controller
  • Wireless operation via Wi-Fi
  • Control trains and accessories
  • Follow trains around the layout
  • Compatible with WiThrottle command stations
Features
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WiThrottle Cab is an application that turns your devices into handheld controllers for your model railroad. With WiThrottle 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 WiThrottle-compatible command stations connected to the network, WiThrottle Cab can be used to run trains and control turnouts, and other accessories that are configured in the command station.

Screenshots

Trainventory4 screens
WiThrottle Cab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trainventory at 100% against WiThrottle Cab's 0%. Trainventory also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). WiThrottle Cab's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. WiThrottle Cab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Trainventory asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trainventory holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trainventory has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Trainventory's written reviews are positive against 0% of WiThrottle Cab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Trainventory versus WiThrottle Cab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainventoryWiThrottle Cab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (20 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas EbyKostiantyn Kolesnik

Customer experience

Trainventory

All ratings20 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

WiThrottle Cab

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Trainventory

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

WiThrottle Cab

Subscriptions1
  • Full version, monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Full version, life-time$49.99

Questions

Is Trainventory free?
Trainventory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WiThrottle Cab free?
WiThrottle Cab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trainventory or WiThrottle Cab?
Trainventory is rated higher. Trainventory averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while WiThrottle Cab averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Trainventory or WiThrottle Cab have ads?
Neither Trainventory nor WiThrottle Cab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trainventory or WiThrottle Cab?
Trainventory ships an update every 4 months, and WiThrottle Cab every 4 months. Most recently, Trainventory was updated on September 11, 2026 and WiThrottle Cab on August 2, 2026.

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