Comparison

WiThrottle Cab vs RailPilot

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

Head to head
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.

About

RailPilot

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RailPilot – The smart control for your model railroad RailPilot lets you control your model trains easily with your iPhone – 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 – hosted by you. This means your data always stays with you, and there’s no need to sync between devices: everyone on your network accesses the same collection. At a glance: • Train control via the Z21 command station • Central locomotive management through a local server • No need to transfer data between devices • Easy, user-friendly interface • Fast access to your entire locomotive fleet Requirements: • Z21 command station from Roco/Fleischmann • Self-hosted RailPilot server on your local network Get RailPilot now and upgrade your model railroad control system!

Screenshots

WiThrottle Cab4 screens
RailPilot3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RailPilot at none against WiThrottle Cab's 2. WiThrottle Cab's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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. RailPilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WiThrottle Cab versus RailPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiThrottle CabRailPilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKostiantyn KolesnikEric Staedler

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WiThrottle Cab

Subscriptions1
  • Full version, monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Full version, life-time$49.99
None

RailPilot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WiThrottle Cab free?
WiThrottle Cab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RailPilot free?
RailPilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WiThrottle Cab or RailPilot have ads?
Neither WiThrottle Cab nor RailPilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WiThrottle Cab or RailPilot?
WiThrottle Cab ships an update every 4 months, and RailPilot every 4 months. Most recently, WiThrottle Cab was updated on August 2, 2026 and RailPilot on September 16, 2026.

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