Comparison

Maxhaust vs iXsound PRO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Maxhaust

This app allows users to customize and control the exhaust sound of their vehicle through a connected sound module. It offers extensive profile settings, including adjustable volumes, RPM-dependent control, and advanced audio features like equalization and backfire effects.

Highlights
  • Unlimited sound profiles
  • Adjustable idle and dynamic volume
  • RPM-dependent volume control
  • Simulated rough idle
  • Equalizer function (Bass, Treble, Intensity, Distortion)
  • Backfire/Misfire simulation
  • Multiple sound options
Features
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Important Note: This app is designed to work with Maxhaust Sound Booster Sound Booster with Sound Module There are unlimited number of profiles to setup and configure. Following Settings can be made for each Profile: • (NEW) Idle volume and Dynamic volume are now separately adjustable • Idle RPM • Dynamic RPM • Engine Start Sound/ power start • (NEW) Simulated Rough idle RPM • (NEW) RPM-Dependent Volume Control (RPM-DVC) • (NEW) Overrun-Dependent Volume Following features are only available with the Maxhaust Sound Module: • (NEW) Equaliser Function: Bass, Treble, Intensity, Distortion • (NEW) Backfire / Misfire • (NEW) More than one Sound! The Maxhaust Sound Module comes with several Sounds from V6 to V10. More Sounds can be downloaded in the future via the update function Additional features: • Profiles and Sounds will be adjusted in the app via Bluetooth Low Energy. Comfortable and fast. • Profile selection is done via the app as well as original car buttons • Demo mode • (NEW) Product customization and remote service via the app • Free Sound Booster/Sound Module software updates • No download limit when changing car • (NEW) Save the configuration before updating • Drive Select Mapper (if supported by the car). Original driving Profiles of the car can be used and configured • Automatic detection of the External Sound Modules such as Maserati, Audi, Porsche or Maxhaust Sound Module These features are only available with the Maxhaust Sound module: • (NEW) The Maxhaust Sound Module is the only Module on the market that supports up to four Speakers. Outside, inside or in the engine compartment. Perfect sound in every situation. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact us at info@maxhaust.de

About

iXsound PRO

Customize your vehicle's exhaust sound with this app. Adjust volume, idle RPM, and sound characteristics for a sportier, more aggressive tone. Compatible with diesel, gasoline, and electric vehicles.

Highlights
  • Control active exhaust system
  • Adjust sound volume
  • Set idle RPM
  • Customize sound characteristics
  • Compatible with various vehicle types
Features
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Система iXsound PRO позволяет добиться индивидуального звука выхлопа со спортивным характером для любого дизельного, бензинового и электрического транспортного средства, подчеркнет динамичный облик и добавит агрессивности. Активные выхлопные системы, есть в качестве стандартного оборудования на некоторых моделях Audi, Volkswagen и Porsche. Блоки управления iXsound позволяют установить идентичную активную выхлопную систему в любое транспортное средство, без вмешательства в заводские настройки транспортного средства с сохранением гарантии. Приложение iXsound максимально упростило настройку активной выхлопной системы, Вам остается только установить громкость, обороты холостого хода и характеристику звука. Функционал приложения: * Вкл\выкл активного выхлопа * Настройка громкости * Настройка оборотов холостого хода * Настройка характеристики звука Если Вы еще не являетесь счастливым владельцем системы iXsound, то свяжитесь с нами и мы продемонстрируем работу всей системы прямо на Вашем автомобиле, совершенно бесплатно.

Screenshots

Maxhaust4 screens
iXsound PRO3 screens

Verdict

The call

Maxhaust and iXsound PRO both sit at 2.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Maxhaust's written reviews are positive against 38% of iXsound PRO's. Maxhaust also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.0 for Maxhaust against 2.0 for iXsound PRO. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Maxhaust's written reviews are positive against 38% of iXsound PRO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maxhaust ships an update every 6 weeks, iXsound PRO every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Maxhaust versus iXsound PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxhaustiXsound PRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (3 ratings)2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB23 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMedia-CarTec GmbHBeeToo LLC

Customer experience

Maxhaust

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

iXsound PRO

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative55.0%

In-app purchases

None

Maxhaust

No in-app purchases

None

iXsound PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Maxhaust free?
Maxhaust is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iXsound PRO free?
iXsound PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Maxhaust or iXsound PRO?
Maxhaust and iXsound PRO are both rated 2.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Maxhaust or iXsound PRO have ads?
Neither Maxhaust nor iXsound PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maxhaust or iXsound PRO?
Maxhaust ships an update every 6 weeks, and iXsound PRO every 4 months. Most recently, Maxhaust was updated on November 2, 2026 and iXsound PRO on November 2, 2026.

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