Comparison

Wi vs LccTools

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

LccTools

Control and configure your LCC/OpenLCB model railroad directly from your mobile device. Manage locomotives, turnouts, and events, and even update node firmware. Includes a companion Apple Watch app for convenient fast clock display.

Highlights
  • Locomotive control
  • Consist management
  • Fast clock display
  • Turnout operation
  • Event activation
  • Node configuration
  • Firmware updates
  • Bus traffic monitoring
Features
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LccTools provides the tools you need to operate and configure your LCC/OpenLCB model railroad in the palm of your hand! - Throttle - Works with the TCS CS-105 to control your locomotives - Consisting - Make, modify and break up locomotive consists - Fast Clock - Display the fast clock time - Turnouts - Operate your DCC turnouts - Events - Send defined events to activate your railroad's controls - Configuration - Provides configuration menus for all your LCC nodes - Firmware Update - Download new, updated firmware into your nodes - Monitor - See the traffic on your LCC bus If you have an Apple Watch, LccTools includes a companion watch app that will let you put the railroad's fast time on your wrist for easy reference. Requires a WiFi LCC network hub. Works with hubs provided by the TCS CS-105, JMRI and others.

Screenshots

Wi4 screens
LccTools2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LccTools at 100% against Wi's 36%. LccTools also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Wi's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. LccTools asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LccTools holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Wi's written reviews are positive against 100% of LccTools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Wi versus LccTools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiLccTools
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (24 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMike's Train House, Inc.Bob Jacobsen

Customer experience

Wi

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

LccTools

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

LccTools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wi free?
Wi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LccTools free?
LccTools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wi or LccTools?
LccTools is rated higher. Wi averages 3.7 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while LccTools averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Wi or LccTools have ads?
Neither Wi nor LccTools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wi or LccTools?
Wi ships an update every 3 months, and LccTools every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wi was updated on September 7, 2026 and LccTools on September 3, 2026.

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