# ThrottleCard vs Rail Roster

The clearest difference is rating: Rail Roster at 5.0 against ThrottleCard's 4.3. Rail Roster also leads on ads (none vs shown). ThrottleCard's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.5 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ThrottleCard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Rail Roster sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rail Roster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThrottleCard has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ThrottleCard ships an update weekly, Rail Roster every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThrottleCard | Rail Roster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throttlecard/id6739982126/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-roster-tracker/id6758860130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 117 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.5** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Gant](https://appshunter.io/developer/941497897) | [Robotic Snail Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232381880) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Rail Roster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-roster-tracker/id6758860130)

Manage and catalog your model train collection with detailed records for trains, accessories, and consists. Track specifications, purchase history, and operational details, with powerful search and filtering tools. Visualize your collection's growth and value with insightful dashboards and charts.

**Highlights:** Catalog trains, accessories, and consists, Detailed model and prototype specifications, Track electronics, operation, and maintenance, Purchase history and value tracking, Photo support with galleries, Consist building and analysis tools, Collection insights and charts

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium - Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThrottleCard free?

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

### Is Rail Roster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ThrottleCard or Rail Roster?

Rail Roster is rated higher. ThrottleCard averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Rail Roster averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ThrottleCard or Rail Roster have ads?

ThrottleCard shows ads; Rail Roster does not.

### Which is updated more often, ThrottleCard or Rail Roster?

ThrottleCard ships an update weekly, and Rail Roster every 8 days. Most recently, ThrottleCard was updated on October 21, 2026 and Rail Roster on October 25, 2026.

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