# PXN Play vs SIM

The clearest difference is rating: SIM at 4.6 against PXN Play's 2.7. SIM also leads on ratings volume (445 vs 16) and review sentiment (43% vs 27%). PXN Play's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SIM sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. PXN Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

SIM holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SIM has 445 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of PXN Play's written reviews are positive against 43% of SIM's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PXN Play | SIM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pxn-play/id1477784189/reviews) | **[4.6 (445 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sim-dashboard/id1672925903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **445** |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 275 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [深圳莱仕达电子科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435120092) | [Christian Hausmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672925905) |

## What reviewers say

### PXN Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pxn-play/id1477784189)

This utility app connects to a company's Bluetooth keyboard to debug its functions. It offers real-time key display, background customization, and the ability to save debugging information for analysis.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth keyboard connection, Real-time key display, Background customization, Save debugging information, Function debugging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SIM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sim-dashboard/id1672925903)

Transform your smartphone or tablet into a customizable auxiliary display for racing, truck, flight, and farming simulations. Design your own dashboard with a variety of widgets and share your creations with a community of users. Unlock full potential with in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Freely configurable auxiliary display, Easy dashboard editor, Large number of widgets, Community designs download/share, Virtual button box for PC, Personalized layouts

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TDU Solar Crown | $0.99 | one-time |
| F1 23 (Upgrade) | $0.99 | one-time |
| F1 24 (Upgrade) | $0.99 | one-time |
| BeamNG.drive | $1.49 | one-time |
| Le Mans Ultimate (PC) | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Bus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Forza Horizon 4 & 5 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Farming Simulator 25 (Upgrade) | $2.99 | one-time |
| F1 2021 (Upgrade) | $2.99 | one-time |
| WRC (EA SPORTS) (PC) | $2.99 | one-time |
| GT Sport | $2.99 | one-time |
| PC Button Box | $3.79 | one-time |
| Forza Motorsport 2023 & 7 | $3.99 | one-time |
| GT7 | $3.99 | one-time |
| F1 25 | $4.49 | one-time |
| MS Flight Simul. 2024 & 2020 | $4.49 | one-time |
| Farming Simulator 22 | $4.49 | one-time |
| Farming Simulator 25 | $4.49 | one-time |
| F1 23 | $4.49 | one-time |
| F1 24 | $4.49 | one-time |
| Assetto Corsa | $4.79 | one-time |
| iRacing | $4.79 | one-time |
| ETS2 & ATS | $5.99 | one-time |
| PRO | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well for desired purpose
- 👍 Easy to use and setup
- 💡 Amazing data reading and display
- 👍 Good for sim racing
- 👍 Saves money on hardware

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Free version too limited
- 👎 Paid version issues
- 👎 Crashing on iOS
- 👎 Not working on PS5
- 👎 Broken after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Free version too limited (3 widgets)
- Can't get money back for accidental purchase
- Time slip on drag times not loading
- ACC on PS5 not working
- iOS app not updated for AC Evo

**Requested features**

- Add Assetto Corsa Rally support
- Working PSI gauge for Beamng drive
- Remote dashboard studio for iOS
- More engine info for Beamng
- Add Farming Simulator 25 to console


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PXN Play free?

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

### Is SIM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PXN Play or SIM?

SIM is rated higher. PXN Play averages 2.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while SIM averages 4.6 from 445 ratings.

### Do PXN Play or SIM have ads?

Neither PXN Play nor SIM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PXN Play or SIM?

PXN Play ships an update every 2 weeks, and SIM every 2 weeks. Most recently, PXN Play was updated on October 15, 2026 and SIM on October 17, 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.*