Comparison

Wi vs e

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

Head to head
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!!

About

e

Control your model railroad with your smartphone or tablet. This app supports various scales and both DC and DCC cars, featuring built-in sound capabilities for a more immersive experience. Simple and intuitive operation makes managing your trains effortless.

Highlights
  • Smartphone/tablet operation
  • Supports Z, N, and HO scales
  • Operates DC and DCC cars
  • Built-in sound function
  • Simple and easy to use
Features
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●This application functions on Smart Phone and Tablet Phone, which will make it easy to operate most model railroads when used together with Rokuhan e-Train controller"(sold separately). ■Most model railroad scales will be operated.■ Z-scale as well as N-scale and HO scale will be opearted. ■Applicable to DC car as well as DCC car!■ DC cars (without any additional work) as well as DCC cars (mounting decoder) can be operated. ■Equipped with sound function.■ A speaker is mounted in "e-Train controller" thus, no need to work on your cars to emit running sound as well as effect sound. ■Simple and easy operation■ A car is operated easily as you normally operate Smart phone and Tablet phone, e-Train controller http://www.rokuhan.com/ ---Cautions--- ・Rokuhan "e-Train controller"(sold separately) is necessary to operate this application on Smart phone and Tablet phone. ・Function of this application depends on the condition of your Smart phone or Tablect phone. ・Recommend to be a member of Packet service to save money. ©ROKUHAN

Screenshots

Wi4 screens
e4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: e at none against Wi's 3. e also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and rating (4.0 vs 3.7). Wi's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1). 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. Wi sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. e asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

e holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wi has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wi ships an update every 3 months, e weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Wi versus e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWie
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (24 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMike's Train House, Inc.toytec

Customer experience

Wi

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

e

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Wi

One-time3
  • Standard$4.99
  • Premium Upgrade$19.99
  • Premium$24.99
None

e

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wi free?
Wi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is e free?
e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wi or e?
e is rated higher. Wi averages 3.7 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while e averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Wi or e have ads?
Neither Wi nor e shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wi or e?
Wi ships an update every 3 months, and e weekly. Most recently, Wi was updated on September 7, 2026 and e on July 7, 2026.

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