WiThrottle is a utility app developed by Beth Hoffman. Available for $9.99, it was updated to v3.80 on January 18, 2024, and currently holds a 4.3 out of 5 rating based on 33 reviews. Before downloading, make sure your device has at least 6 MB of free space and runs Android 10+ or iOS 11.0+.
Video: WiThrottle Overview
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.
WiThrottle may be playable on Windows and macOS using Android emulators such as BlueStacks. Follow our BlueStacks installation guide to get started. Looking for WiThrottle APK? Visit our forums for help finding authorized downloads, installing APK files, and troubleshooting installation issues.
User Reviews and Ratings
★★★☆☆Needs updated for DCC-EX also a Bug
The defacto throttle for iOS. Works great with things like JMRI and Sprog, but it needs updated to support DCC-EX.
There’s also a bug when using DCC-EX where sometimes the horn gets stuck on.
The UI, while functional and easy to read, could use sprucing up.
★★★★★The Gold Standard for Model Railroad controller apps
I've been using WiThrottle since June 2015, and have yet to be disappointed. At times, the app is more reliable than the NCE throttles used by my club, and it really shows.
★★★★★Great
I love to control my Trains on my phone and my Laptop!
★★★★★Great app!
This app works extremely well with my digitrax module. Response is immediate and is easier for me to use vice my dt400. I actually prefer my phone as a controller. I am able to control switches as easily as with a digitrax throttle.
UI graphics are inconsequential to the operation of the functions and provide excellent responses. Keep the improvements coming.
★★★★★Great App but does not work with my phone
I have this app running on some older iphones and it works just great. I love the interface. I have absolutely no complaint about this in that respect. This app is my favorite way to run trains. In fact I have sold some of my Digitrax throttles because this is such a great app.
But, my iPhone XR running latest iOS will not connect to the server (I am using Digitrax LNWI). It can’t find the LNWI no matter what (even putting in the IP address). If that could get fixed I would be a real happy cam
