Comparison

iTrain 6 remote vs RailControl Unit

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

Head to head
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.

About

RailControl Unit

Features
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a retro-inspired model train controller. RailControl Unit connects wirelessly to your Märklin CS2 or CS3, giving you control over your locomotives and accessories. Fun Retro Control Experience Designed to mirror the look and feel of the Märklin Control Unit of the eighties and nineties, you're controlling your model trains the way they were meant to be controlled back in the day. Multiple Module Support - Control Unit – Your main locomotive controller with speed slider, direction control, and function buttons - Control 80 f – Add up to 9 additional controllers for multi-train operation - Keyboard – Switch turnouts and control accessories with up to 16 keyboard modules - Transformer – Just for fun, because every lay out needs it Key Features - Imitates the workings of the Märklin digital system to the smallest detail - Connect via your local network to your Märklin Central Station - Support for MM, MFX, and DCC decoder protocols for both locs and accessories - Real-time speed and direction control - Function buttons F0-F4 for lights and sounds - Stop/Go button on Control Unit and Control 80 f Multi-Platform Use RailControl Unit on iPhone for handheld control or on iPad for a larger view. Free to Try The Control Unit module is free forever. Unlock all additional modules with a single one-time purchase – no subscriptions. Requires a Märklin Central Station 2 or Central Station 3 with network connectivity. Märklin and Central Station are trademarks of Gebr. Märklin & Cie GmbH, registered in the U.S. and other countries. RailControl Unit is not affiliated in any way with Gebr. Märklin & Cie GmbH.

Screenshots

iTrain 6 remote2 screens
RailControl Unit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iTrain 6 remote at none against RailControl Unit's 1. iTrain 6 remote also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.5). On price, 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. RailControl Unit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iTrain 6 remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
iTrain 6 remote versus RailControl Unit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTrain 6 remoteRailControl Unit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBerrosBoterham

In-app purchases

None

iTrain 6 remote

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RailControl Unit

One-time1
  • Unlock All Modules$2.99

Questions

Is iTrain 6 remote free?
iTrain 6 remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RailControl Unit free?
RailControl Unit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iTrain 6 remote or RailControl Unit have ads?
Neither iTrain 6 remote nor RailControl Unit shows ads.

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