RailControl Unit vs CountStamp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RailControl Unit
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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.
CountStamp
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CountStamp is a tally counter for recording timestamped totals when the history matters later. Create separate counters, tap large +/- controls in the app or supported widgets, review each change, and export a CSV when you need a handoff or report. Main features: - Multiple counters for separate totals - Large +/- controls for fast in-app counting - Optional limits for capacity or target counts - Timestamped history with time, change, total, and input source - Count Details for current value, peak, tap count, range, and recent activity - Home Screen widgets and Lock Screen controls for the selected count, with Pro +/- input from supported surfaces - CSV preview, file generation, and sharing, with export available with Pro - Local app storage, no account required, and no custom backend sync in this version Useful for: - Headcounts and attendance checks - Capacity or target tracking - Event, incident, and inventory logs - Manual totals that need a timestamped record Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
RailControl Unit and CountStamp are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. RailControl Unit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CountStamp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | RailControl Unit | CountStamp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Boterham | Ryota Yashima |
In-app purchases
RailControl Unit
- Unlock All Modules$2.99
CountStamp
- Pro Annual$9.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$24.99









