# XLR8

> Simulates exotic supercar engine sounds based on real-time driving input. (iPhone/iPad app by 2XL Games, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlr8/id506486124 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [2XL Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/310951785)
- Category: Entertainment, Games, Racing, Simulation
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 168 App Store ratings · 256 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 78 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2012-04-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlr8/id506486124/reviews.md

## What is XLR8?

Wish you owned an exotic supercar? Now you can with XLR8!

XLR8 (pronounced accelerate) is an exciting new app from 2XL Games that makes your car  sound like an exotic supercar as you drive!

Connect your iPhone, iPod or iPad to your car stereo and you are off and running.

Once secured inside your vehicle, XLR8 uses the accelerometers of your device to realistically respond to acceleration, braking and cornering forces.

Select from one of five exciting engines:
- Classic V8 muscle car
- NASCAR engine
- Ford GT40
- Ferrari sports car
- Lamborghini Supercar

Dazzle your friends when you roll into the parking lot with the sound of a lumbering muscle car.

Each engine realistically delivers the thrill of driving a different type of supercar.

Uses Hollywood quality recordings of the real engines to sound totally authentic.

Tune the performance of your engines by adjusting the shift point and gear ratios.

Sound like you are burning out your tires and drifting without driving recklessly.

Supports both cabled and wireless Bluetooth audio connections to your car stereo. Some vehicle Bluetooth connections can experience a slight delay.

Automatic Mode measures the acceleration of your car and Manual Mode lets you control the engine by hand.

XLR8 works well with any device, but works best with a GPS.

Drive the car of your dreams – XLR8

## Key features

- Realistic engine sound simulation
- Accelerometer-based input
- Five authentic engine sound options
- Engine performance tuning
- Automatic and manual driving modes
- Bluetooth and cabled audio support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stock Car | $0.99 | one-time |
| American Sports Car | $1.99 | one-time |
| Italian Supercar | $2.99 | one-time |
| Italian Sports Car | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Engines | $4.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #195 in Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

## What do users think of XLR8?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Transforms car sounds
- 🤖 Tricks friends

**Cons**

- 🐛 Doesn't work properly
- 💰 Requires in-app purchases
- 🔌 Drains battery
- 🤖 Inaccurate sound effects

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Doesn't work on iOS 11/12
- Inconsistent performance
- Fails to download purchased content
- Doesn't detect vehicle motion

**Most requested features**

- Background mode
- Accelerometer integration
- More car sounds
- Restore purchases option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 256)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlr8/id506486124/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 使えない

*2026-01-30*

開くことも出来ない詐欺アプリ

### 1/5 — io18 brique

*2025-07-05*

Cette app ne fonctionne pas du tout sur ios18. Sur 17 apparement on pouvait appuyer au petit bonheur la chance car l’affichage incomplet n’est présent que sur 20%de l’écran. Mais là plus rien ne se passe. Merci aux développeurs de mettre un petit coup d’Xcode, elle a l’air pourtant prometteuse cette app.

### 5/5 — Pas comme avant

*2025-05-23*

Faut améliorer l’appli

### 1/5 — Lieber Entwickler jetzt ist Ihre Zeit Sie können viel Geld verdienen

*2024-12-13*

Jetzt wäre Ihre Zeit. Es sind mehr E-Autos unterwegs, die Sound vermissen. Machen Sie Ihre App wieder funktionsfähig. Ich fand Sie schon damals sehr gut und würde Sie so gern wieder nutzen. Nur ist Sie leider seit Jahren unbrauchbar. Geben Sie sich einen Ruck und machen die App wieder Funktionsfähig.

### 1/5 — What’s??????????

*2024-04-28*

いきなり固まるわ！超粗悪アプリ！金返せ！

### 1/5 — Oop !

*2024-01-02, version 1.2*

When do you correct iphone app

### 1/5 — 終わってる

*2023-12-23*

ほんとに終わってます。
iPhone13でアプリ入れましたが、固まるときはあるし、動いても反応しないし、全てにおいて終わってます。ほんとに買わないでください。損します。

### 3/5 — Make the app to work in background

*2023-11-11, version 1.0.5*

Good idea but poorly implemented. 
Following are the improvements MUST needed:
1. Make the app to work in background
2. Detect that vehicle is already in motion (don’t have to stop and the go) and adjust
3. Better integrate with accelerometer from the phone

If you don’t do it soon, I will write an app myself and sell it to all Tesla owners for a premium :)

### 1/5 — Très déçu

*2023-08-23*

Appli téléchargée ce jour, déjà, grosse galère pour création de compte, ensuite l’écran de l’application n’est pas bien calibré à l’écran de mon iphone 12, impossible de cliquer sur option du haut de l’écran, et enfin lorsque l’on arrive à cliquer sur start engine, ça marche, ça marche pas, je déconseilles totalement même pour ceux qui ne sont pas à 1,99€ près. Tout simplement de l’anarque. Et lorsque ça marche (miracle), et bien le son moteur fonctionne avec l’accéléromètre de l’iphone.

### 1/5 — So fake

*2023-08-12, version 1.0.5*

So fake and unrefundable

## Frequently asked questions about XLR8

### What does the XLR8 app do?

XLR8 transforms your car's audio by simulating the sounds of exotic supercars as you drive. It uses your device's accelerometers to react to acceleration, braking, and cornering, providing a realistic engine sound experience.

### What are the key features of XLR8?

Key features include realistic engine sound simulation based on driving input, five authentic supercar engine sound options (V8 muscle, NASCAR, Ford GT40, Ferrari, Lamborghini), engine performance tuning (shift point, gear ratios), and support for both automatic and manual driving modes.

### How does XLR8 connect to my car stereo?

The app supports both cabled and wireless Bluetooth audio connections to your car stereo. You connect your iPhone, iPod, or iPad to your car's audio system to play the simulated engine sounds.

### What devices is XLR8 compatible with?

XLR8 works well with any iPhone, iPod, or iPad. While it functions on any device, it is noted to work best with a GPS for optimal performance.

### Can I customize the engine sounds?

Yes, you can tune the performance of the selected engines by adjusting the shift point and gear ratios. This allows you to further customize the sound to mimic specific driving behaviors like burning out tires or drifting.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2 — 2023-12-23

Upgrade for iOS 17. Unlock ALL engine sounds with purchase.

### 1.0.5 — 2017-09-23

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Update for iOS 11.

### 1.0.3 — 2013-01-14

Upgrade for iOS 6, iPhone 5 and iPad Mini.

### 1.0.2 — 2012-06-20

Minor bug fixes and changes.

### 1.0.1 — 2012-04-23

Speed up car load times.
Fixed stuttering sound effects that would occur on some devices.
Fixed minor localization issues across all languages.
Fixed Chinese (simplified) language support.
Added Russian language support.

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All apps by 2XL Games, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/310951785

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