--- title: "WiThrottle - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in Australia | Apple App Store" description: "Use your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad as a throttle for model railroad control! **PLEASE NOTE** This App is not a stand-alone product! Other hardware and software are required. Link to the popular J" --- # WiThrottle — Australia ![WiThrottle App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple116/v4/fc/10/98/fc10985b-fa66-a23a-fed2-78e9a2bec5fd/AppIcon-1x_U007emarketing-0-9-0-85-220-0.png/434x0w.png) **Developer:** [Beth Hoffman](https://apptail.io/developer/beth-hoffman-yDk) **Category:** Utilities **Rating:** 4.8/5 (9 ratings) **Price:** Free **Bundle ID:** com.zemkies.withrottle **Store:** Apple App Store **Country:** Australia **Version:** 3.8.3 (released 2024-01-18) **Original Release:** 2009-12-12 **Languages:** English **App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/au/app/app/id344172578) **AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/withrottle-Vpae/australia](https://apptail.io/app/withrottle-Vpae/australia) ## WiThrottle Description Use your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad as a throttle for model railroad control! **PLEASE NOTE** This App is not a stand-alone product! Other hardware and software are required. Link to the popular JMRI software through a local Wi-Fi network to access throttle, address, and function controls wirelessly. -or- Connect directly to an MRC Prodigy WiFi module. -or- Connect directly to a Digitrax LnWi module. -or- Connect directly to a WifiTrax WFD-30/31. Digital Command Control (DCC) is now the most common control method for earnest model railroaders, allowing multiple trains to be controlled simultaneously anywhere on the track. JMRI is an interface program that works with most brands of DCC and is very popular because it simplifies DCC programming, signaling, control, and many other aspects of running a permanent layout. It is also free and multi-platform. Instead of direct control through the DCC system, WiThrottle links with JMRI or a dedicated module. This provides a universal interface to many possible combinations of technology and model railroads. As DCC evolves, JMRI is updated as needed to match current technology. JMRI Requirements: - JMRI 2.12 or higher, JMRI 5.2 or newer recommended - DCC system interfaced to a computer and a model railroad - Local Wi-Fi network MRC Prodigy WiFi Requirements: - MRC Prodigy WiFi module - MRC Prodigy DCC system Digitrax LnWi Requirements: - Digitrax LnWi module - Digitrax DCC system WifiTrax WFD-30/31 Requirements: - WifiTrax WFD module - NCE DCC system If you operate at either a club or private home that uses JMRI for operations and has Wi-Fi, access to the local network (host may need to share their password) is all you need. Multiple iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad mobile devices may use their own WiThrottle app simultaneously during an operating session. If you would like to sample WiThrottle, we offer a Lite version at no charge. This allows you to confirm compatibility before buying the full App. Please visit our website for additional information. Our goal is to enhance your model railroading experience by providing convenient, wireless control of your existing system. WiThrottle is the final piece of the puzzle. Features: - Select road or yard throttle control arrangements - Dual throttle screen - F0 - F68 function controls - Build and break Advanced Consists - Link multiple addresses for control by one throttle (Universal Consists) - Control JMRI routes & turnouts - Imports roster list and function labels from your JMRI files - Access the JMRI WebServer for control panels and more - Adjust sensitivity of the throttle slider - Set for right or left hand use - Acquire and dispatch addresses wirelessly - Train idles if interrupted (e.g. phone call) - Control track power - Fastclock display - Automatic networking - Flashlight for devices equipped with camera flash WiThrottle will integrate seamlessly if: - you can already control a train using the built-in throttles of JMRI 2.12 or later - your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad can access your local wireless network (not cellular or Bluetooth) ## WiThrottle Screenshots - [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource124/v4/4e/56/ad/4e56ad0c-99b7-dc1e-fd3a-b01acfbf3e76/e540cb27-3f70-4116-a768-af06c4ce39db_LeftRoad.png/640x920.png) - [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource114/v4/56/11/61/561161c6-986d-b7d1-139a-87f94d30b737/d0b5cad8-d0c8-4985-8997-7e41fd7eeaf6_Dual.png/640x920.png) - [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource124/v4/32/f9/39/32f93961-6a8f-c172-0fb3-fa8b69fae9a7/a20f067c-ab5d-40d1-b9d1-f3377f2686ae_RtYard.png/640x920.png) - [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource124/v4/f8/9f/8d/f89f8d40-0bdd-66d9-0b76-249e1b980238/35985233-83f7-4bee-a8c9-1cc309aecc0d_Addr.png/640x920.png) - [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource114/v4/d4/d9/a5/d4d9a569-7aa2-3478-caa6-db2993d0c793/e593fa25-797a-468d-ae9f-4de70f6e3e53_AddrRel.jpg/640x920.png) - [Screenshot 6](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource124/v4/1c/03/12/1c031246-d44f-cc9d-e0af-57de7e586a56/3af04975-9c2c-4e27-800f-032fc4c0e69d_Setting.jpg/640x920.png) ## WiThrottle Rating Breakdown in Australia - 5 stars: 8 (89%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 1 (11%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 stars: 0 (0%) ## WiThrottle Reviews in Australia ### ***-- "Missing some key features" Rock solid and reliable but missing some features that are found in other apps such as Engine Driver. Turnouts/Points is missing from the main UI. Night mode and dark mode function to match the system interface would set this app apart from others -- gaucij_hey, 2025-05-14 ### ***** "Great stuff" Best train app ever -- Matt hates ads, 2019-11-22 ### ***** "Great app" Been using it for 2 weeks now with JMRI and Lenz DCC with up to 5 WiThrottle in use at once - 3 iPhones and 2 iPod Touches. Works well with Tsunami sound decoders and if you use the brake function, best to remap from F11 to F5 so it is on same pane as lights and horn/whistle. See Tsunamu user guide for how to remap brake function. -- MVRHQ, 2011-08-13 ### ***** "awesome app" Trialed this app, then purchased. I run with JMRI & digitrax PR3 on a small layout. Perfect for switching and running up to 3 trains when used with Zephyr. Absolutely no need to spend money on wireless control, or indeed another tethered controller. -- MrStardust, 2011-01-13 ### ***** "WiThrottle JMRI Wireless Interface" This is an excellent app for users of the JMRI model railroad control program. It enables users to control their model railroads locomotives speed and direction at the slide or a tap on the intelligently designed screen throttle. A tap on the named function buttons allows the control of the headlight, and on sound equipped loco’s, the full control of all the sounds available from the model. Preset routes can be changed by simply tapping the route on the screen as can any turnout, which immediately receives feedback of its state (if implemented on the layout) making yard work a breeze. Setting up or adding another loco to a consist is as simple as selecting it from your roster which is automatically up loaded to your device from the JMRI program. This is a top, well developed application. -- Tassie_NCE_User, 2010-09-01 [View all WiThrottle reviews and detailed analytics on AppTail](https://apptail.io/account/signup?utm_campaign=ai-crawl&utm_content=reviews) ## WiThrottle Store Rankings | Chart | Country | Category | Rank | |-------|---------|----------|------| | Top Paid | Australia | Utilities | #10 | | Top Paid | United Kingdom | Utilities | #36 | | Top Paid | Australia | Overall | #110 | | Top Paid | United States | Utilities | #155 | | Top Paid | New Zealand | Utilities | #258 | | Top Paid | United Kingdom | Overall | #304 | | Top Paid | Canada | Utilities | #358 | ## WiThrottle Discovered Keywords - withrottle ## WiThrottle Available In - [United States](https://apptail.io/app/withrottle-Vpae/united-states) - [Australia](https://apptail.io/app/withrottle-Vpae/australia) - [United Kingdom](https://apptail.io/app/withrottle-Vpae/united-kingdom) - [Spain](https://apptail.io/app/withrottle-Vpae/spain) - [South Africa](https://apptail.io/app/withrottle-Vpae/south-africa) - [Mexico](https://apptail.io/app/withrottle-Vpae/mexico) --- ## About AppTail [AppTail](https://apptail.io) is a mobile app intelligence platform providing app analytics, ASO (App Store Optimization) tools, keyword tracking, competitor analysis, revenue estimates, and review monitoring for iOS App Store apps. 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