# Honker vs Wroom

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Honker at none against Wroom's 9. Honker also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Wroom's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wroom sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Honker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wroom holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 17 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Honker's written reviews are positive against 69% of Wroom's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Honker ships an update every 12 months, Wroom every 17 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Honker | Wroom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honker/id1446273009/reviews) | **[4.3 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wroom-engine-sounds/id1564742594/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 12 months** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Swinburn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425485936) | [Firesoft Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564742596) |

## What reviewers say

### Honker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honker/id1446273009)

Add a comedic honk to any occasion, from celebrations to everyday moments. Choose from various honk sounds like a manual bulb, airhorn, or car horn to enhance your repertoire.

**Highlights:** Variety of honk sounds, Manual bulb sound, Airhorn sound, Car horn sound, Suitable for any occasion

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wroom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wroom-engine-sounds/id1564742594)

Transform your ride into a thrilling experience with realistic engine sounds. This app uses your device's GPS and accelerometer to dynamically adjust the engine noise based on your speed and pedaling, even simulating gear changes for added immersion.

**Highlights:** Dynamic engine sound based on speed, GPS and accelerometer integration, Simulated gear changes, Realistic sports car and motorcycle sounds, Enhances riding and driving fun

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2.0L I4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3.0L I6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5.2L V8 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 6.0L V12 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000cc | $1.99 | one-time |
| EV | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5.2L V10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1360cc | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Sounds Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Honker free?

Honker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wroom free?

Wroom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Honker or Wroom?

Wroom is rated higher. Honker averages 3.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Wroom averages 4.3 from 17 ratings.

### Do Honker or Wroom have ads?

Neither Honker nor Wroom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Honker or Wroom?

Honker ships an update every 12 months, and Wroom every 17 months. Most recently, Honker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Wroom on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*