# Realistic Ambulance 2017 vs Fire Engine Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Fire Engine Simulator at 4.7 against Realistic Ambulance 2017's 2.7. Fire Engine Simulator also leads on ratings volume (4.9K vs 3) and device support. Realistic Ambulance 2017's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 11.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fire Engine Simulator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Realistic Ambulance 2017 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fire Engine Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fire Engine Simulator has 4.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Realistic Ambulance 2017 | Fire Engine Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realistic-ambulance-2017/id1243049842/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-engine-simulator/id1275873869/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 92.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tasawar Ahmad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232575205) | [SkisoSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/913113371) |

## What reviewers say

### Realistic Ambulance 2017

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realistic-ambulance-2017/id1243049842)

Drive an ambulance to accident scenes, rescue injured individuals, and transport them to the hospital. This simulation game challenges you to be a responsible and fast driver to save lives within time limits.

**Highlights:** Drive ambulance fast, Multiple rescue missions, Large ambulance selection, Multiple camera views, Realistic ambulance sounds, Easy game controls, HD 3D graphics, City map guidance

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fire Engine Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-engine-simulator/id1275873869)

Experience the thrill of firefighting with fully modeled fire trucks. Extinguish various fires, from small incidents to large building blazes. Earn in-game currency to upgrade your truck or purchase new ones, and enjoy realistic physics and an open world.

**Highlights:** First-person firefighting, Working beacons and sirens, Detailed truck models and interiors, Truck upgrades and customization, Realistic physics, Open world without load screens

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $5000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| $12000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| $30000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| $100000 | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic simulation
- 🚀 Immersive gameplay
- 💎 Impressive graphics
- 🔥 Satisfying fire-fighting experience
- 🛠️ Customizable fire trucks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 💰 Expensive upgrades and vehicles
- 🔊 Repetitive siren sounds
- 🚦 Uncooperative AI traffic
- 🔍 Limited mission variety

**Reported bugs**

- Flickering street lights
- Vehicles clipping through objects
- Sudden loss of control when turning

**Requested features**

- Ability to exit vehicle and walk around
- More American-style fire trucks
- Ladder trucks and rescue vehicles
- Separate controls for lights and sirens
- Dispatch system and radio communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Realistic Ambulance 2017 free?

Realistic Ambulance 2017 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fire Engine Simulator free?

Fire Engine Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Realistic Ambulance 2017 or Fire Engine Simulator?

Fire Engine Simulator is rated higher. Realistic Ambulance 2017 averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Fire Engine Simulator averages 4.7 from 4.9K ratings.

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