Comparison

JDKit Science vs Exhaust Note

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

Head to head
About

JDKit Science

Features
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JDKit-Science Control Program

About

Exhaust Note

This app synthesizes realistic engine exhaust sounds from scratch, based on the physics of firing orders and cylinder layouts. Explore various engine configurations, adjust muffler settings, and experience dynamic features like pops, bangs, and flames. It also includes a detailed 3D engine animation and driving simulation elements.

Highlights
  • Real-time synthesized exhaust sounds
  • Adjustable muffler settings
  • Diverse engine presets
  • Pop, bang, and flame effects
  • Living 3D engine animation
  • Driving feel simulation
  • Tunnel reverb mode
Features
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Exhaust Note is not an app that plays back engine recordings. It synthesizes the sound from scratch, every moment, from the firing order created by cylinder layout and crankpin phasing. Why a crossplane V8 rumbles, why a flatplane screams, why a V12 idle throbs — it all comes from the physics of firing intervals. This app computes that physics in real time. ■ Real-time synthesized exhaust - Zero recorded samples. Crank-angle integration → per-cylinder firing → exhaust-pipe propagation, computed every sample - Distinct primary pipe, mid-pipe and muffler model for every engine - Muffler continuously adjustable from straight pipe to quiet ■ Engine collection - Presets from inline-3 to V12, based on real-car specs - Crossplane vs flatplane V8 — same eight cylinders, completely different sound - Firing order and rumble index shown as specs ■ Pop and bang + flames - Afterburn pops on throttle lift and downshifts - Flames at the 3D exhaust tips, same instant and same bank as the sound ■ Tunnel mode - Reverb that wraps the sound in wall reflections, like driving into a tunnel ■ A living 3D machine - Crankshaft, pistons and connecting rods rotate in phase with the sound - Gearbox cutaway: constantly meshed gear pairs and real synchro-sleeve movement - Observe the mechanism at 1/10 slow motion, or switch to real time for phase match ■ The feel of driving - Torque-converter launch, rev matching, manual H-pattern shifter - Haptics on rev limiter, wheelspin, shifts and ABS - Analog pedals: press position controls pedal travel Built by a gearhead, for gearheads.

Screenshots

JDKit Science4 screens
Exhaust Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: JDKit Science at none against Exhaust Note's shown. JDKit Science also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). Exhaust Note's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 67 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JDKit Science ships an update every 67 months, Exhaust Note every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
JDKit Science versus Exhaust Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJDKit ScienceExhaust Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—90.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 67 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInSoo Kimseihee han

In-app purchases

None

JDKit Science

No in-app purchases

None

Exhaust Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JDKit Science free?
JDKit Science is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Exhaust Note free?
Exhaust Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JDKit Science or Exhaust Note have ads?
Exhaust Note shows ads; JDKit Science does not.
Which is updated more often, JDKit Science or Exhaust Note?
JDKit Science ships an update every 67 months, and Exhaust Note every 5 days. Most recently, JDKit Science was updated on October 12, 2026 and Exhaust Note on October 6, 2026.

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