Comparison

POCKET ARMOUR vs Wi

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

Head to head
About

POCKET ARMOUR

Control Kyosho's mini AFV vehicles from your smartphone. Enjoy realistic tank sounds and maneuverability, with options for one-handed control, multi-tank connections, and platoon operations.

Highlights
  • Smartphone control for mini AFV
  • Realistic tank cannon and machine gun sounds
  • Forward, reverse, and pivot turn movement
  • One-handed control option
  • Connect up to 8 tanks simultaneously
  • Platoon operation mode
Features
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Download the application and control your Pocket Armor Series from Kyosho. POCKET ARMOUR iDRIVER is a dedicated application which controls mini AFV using your smartphone. By connecting your Pocket Amour and your smartphone, you will be able to control freely and play as a desktop R/C. Using the 4 buttons allows you to not only move forward or reverse but also allows you to pivot turn or counter rotate to any direction you want. The 2 shooting buttons allows you to enjoy the sound of the tank cannon as well as machine gun. Also comes with functions which allows you to easily control in one hand or have 8 tanks connected in one time or even to have platoon operation. iDRIVER allows your desktop change to a battle field. (Connection with your Pocket Armor is firstly done through internet. Once the application is downloaded, please move on to the next step which is to connect the product.)

About

Wi

Control your model railroad with an iOS device. This app offers comprehensive and innovative control for M.T.H. Digital Command System (DCS) and can also manage TMCC® and Legacy® engines. It's designed for ease of use, allowing you to run multiple trains and control accessories.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive model railroad control
  • Run MTH ProtoSound 2.0/3.0 locomotives
  • Control Atlas O® ProtoSound 3.0
  • Cross-platform control (TMCC®, Legacy®)
  • Run multiple trains simultaneously
  • Control switches and accessories
  • Immersive sound and control features
Features
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Control you entire model railroad from any iOS phone or tablet in this simple to use yet feature rich app! The M.T.H. Digital Command System (DCS) is the most comprehensive and innovative model train control system available. While, at the same time, the easiest to set up and use! You’ll be running your trains in just a few minutes after installing the Wi-Fi DCS app and connecting to any one of several M.T.H. DCS track interface units. The DCS system is capable of running conventional AC or DC powered model trains utilizing track power controls as well as the ultimate experience of full featured MTH ProtoSound 2.0 or 3.0 and Atlas O® ProtoSound 3.0 locomotives. In addition, DCS is the only cross-platform model railroad control system. When cabled to a Lionel® command base DCS also runs TMCC® and Legacy® engines all within the same app, on the same track, at the same time!! No other system has this capability. The DCS app is compatible with our entry level system, the DCS Explorer for those just starting their journey into model railroading. For more advanced users, the DCS Wi-Fi Interface Unit (WIU) in combination with the Track Interface Unit (TIU) or, the all new Wi-Fi Track Interface Unit (WTIU) opens up the vast array of features available within the world of DCS. Run multiple trains simultaneously on the same track, control switches and accessories, and immerse yourself in the depth of sound and control features that is Wi-Fi DCS. Simply the best way to run YOUR railroad!!

Screenshots

POCKET ARMOUR4 screens
Wi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wi at 3.9 against POCKET ARMOUR's 2.7. Wi also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 7%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). POCKET ARMOUR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Wi sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. POCKET ARMOUR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wi holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of POCKET ARMOUR's written reviews are positive against 36% of Wi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

POCKET ARMOUR ships an update every 10 months, Wi every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
POCKET ARMOUR versus Wi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPOCKET ARMOURWi
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (12 ratings)3.9 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.1% of reviews36.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1227 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyosho CorporationMike's Train House, Inc.

Customer experience

POCKET ARMOUR

All ratings12 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive7.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative92.9%

Wi

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive36.1%
Neutral13.9%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

POCKET ARMOUR

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Wi

One-time3
  • Standard$4.99
  • Premium Upgrade$19.99
  • Premium$24.99

Questions

Is POCKET ARMOUR free?
POCKET ARMOUR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wi free?
Wi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, POCKET ARMOUR or Wi?
Wi is rated higher. POCKET ARMOUR averages 2.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Wi averages 3.9 from 27 ratings.
Do POCKET ARMOUR or Wi have ads?
Neither POCKET ARMOUR nor Wi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, POCKET ARMOUR or Wi?
POCKET ARMOUR ships an update every 10 months, and Wi every 3 months. Most recently, POCKET ARMOUR was updated on October 29, 2026 and Wi on October 23, 2026.

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