TrainNavigator vs RailPilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TrainNavigator
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Simple DCCex controller for model railroad -multiple throttles to control locos -turnouts controller defined in DCCex setup -layout editor with turnout control -auto-discovery of your DCCex server The app needs only access to local network to connect to DCCex permission. Terms of use: https://trainnavigator.fisharea.eu/terms.html
RailPilot
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RailPilot β The smart control for your model railroad RailPilot lets you control your model trains easily with your iPhone β 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 β hosted by you. This means your data always stays with you, and thereβs no need to sync between devices: everyone on your network accesses the same collection. At a glance: β’ Train control via the Z21 command station β’ Central locomotive management through a local server β’ No need to transfer data between devices β’ Easy, user-friendly interface β’ Fast access to your entire locomotive fleet Requirements: β’ Z21 command station from Roco/Fleischmann β’ 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 in-app purchases: RailPilot at none against TrainNavigator's 1. TrainNavigator's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. TrainNavigator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per year. RailPilot asks for nothing beyond the download.
TrainNavigator ships an update every 4 days, RailPilot every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 16, 2026.
| Parameter | TrainNavigator | RailPilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michal Kajaba | Eric Staedler |
In-app purchases
TrainNavigator
- TrainNavigator Premium$7.991 Year
RailPilot
No in-app purchases






