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Beth Hoffman

For model railroad hobbyists using Digital Command Control (DCC) systems who prefer mobile-based operation over physical handheld throttles.

Known forWiThrottle
2apps4.4(71)Utilities

Snapshot

Who is Beth Hoffman?

Providing model railroad enthusiasts with wireless handheld control solutions to replace traditional wired throttles.

Target audience

Model railroad hobbyists using Digital Command Control (DCC) systems who prefer mobile-based operation over physical handheld throttles

Rivals analysis in progress

Portfolio

Free 1
2
apps
Utilities2

Last updated

WiThrottle

v3.8.3

2.7y ago

Maintenance

Publisher DNA

What defines Beth Hoffman?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Wireless control utilities for model railroading

Scale

indie

Target audience

Model railroad hobbyists using Digital Command Control (DCC) systems who prefer mobile-based operation over physical handheld throttles.

Signature Patterns

  • •Direct integration with industry-standard DCC hardware including JMRI, Digitrax, and MRC
  • •Dual-tier pricing strategy utilizing a 'Lite' freemium version alongside a paid flagship
  • •Long-term product lifecycle with consistent maintenance of titles launched in 2009
  • •Niche utility focus exclusively serving the model railroad hobbyist community
Maintenance

Portfolio momentum

Released 1 update across 2 apps in the last 6 months, maintaining a specialized utility suite originally launched in 2009.

Last release 155d agoActive apps 1Abandoned 1

Portfolio

What does Beth Hoffman ship?

Apps

2 apps analysed

WiThrottle icon
WiThrottle

WiThrottle Cab is an application for controlling your WiThrottle stations.

4.2(39)
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WiThrottle Lite icon
WiThrottle Lite
4.5(32)
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Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.

Based on 1 of 2 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .

Americas (1)

  • United States1 / 1

Core markets (1/1 apps)

United States

The Analyst's Read

The bottom line on Beth Hoffman

Bottom line

Beth Hoffman is a specialized indie publisher with a established, long-term presence in the model railroad utility niche. Their market position is secured by hardware interoperability rather than broad consumer appeal, making them a staple for DCC-equipped hobbyists.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does Beth Hoffman publish?
Beth Hoffman has 2 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Utilities category.
What kind of apps does Beth Hoffman make?
Beth Hoffman's portfolio is concentrated in Utilities, with an average rating of 4.4/5 across rated apps.
What is Beth Hoffman's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, WiThrottle is Beth Hoffman's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are Beth Hoffman's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked Beth Hoffman's apps across 1 country.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
2
With full intel:
0
With overview:
2
Website scraped:
no
Social presence:
no

Disclosure: Independent intel to help mobile builders succeed.

AI-powered analysis with automated quality gates, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Beth Hoffman, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “Beth Hoffman intelligence.” Updated 2026-04-24. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/beth-hoffman

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