Comparison

TrainNavigator vs iTrain 6 remote

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

Head to head
About

TrainNavigator

Features
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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

About

iTrain 6 remote

Features
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The iTrain 6 remote is an App to control your model railroad trains. It connects as a client to the software iTrain 6 in Server mode and cannot be used on itself, but it is only a wireless remote control for this software. Before starting the App you have to configure the network settings in the Preferences of the device (so not in the App itself). You have to supply the name or IP address of the iTrain 6 Server. You can easily find the server address at the bottom of the main windows of the iTrain application. Just double-click on the icon before Clients. See the iTrain manual for more info. The buttons at the bottom on the left are for starting routes in Automatic and Semi-Automatic mode (green), Finishing the route (yellow) and Stopping the route (red). With the buttons at the bottom on the right side you can reserve the next block in the direction of the locomotive (+) or withdraw the reservation (-) when no route is active.

Screenshots

TrainNavigator3 screens
iTrain 6 remote2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iTrain 6 remote 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 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. TrainNavigator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per year. iTrain 6 remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TrainNavigator ships an update every 4 days, iTrain 6 remote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
TrainNavigator versus iTrain 6 remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainNavigatoriTrain 6 remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days โ€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size28 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichal KajabaBerros

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TrainNavigator

Subscriptions1
  • TrainNavigator Premium$7.991 Year
None

iTrain 6 remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TrainNavigator free?
TrainNavigator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iTrain 6 remote free?
iTrain 6 remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TrainNavigator or iTrain 6 remote have ads?
Neither TrainNavigator nor iTrain 6 remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TrainNavigator or iTrain 6 remote?
TrainNavigator ships an update every 4 days, and iTrain 6 remote every 4 months. Most recently, TrainNavigator was updated on October 3, 2026 and iTrain 6 remote on October 10, 2026.

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