# BaBash Bartender vs SIM

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BaBash Bartender at none against SIM's 24. BaBash Bartender also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

BaBash Bartender ships an update fortnightly, SIM every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BaBash Bartender | SIM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (445 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sim-dashboard/id1672925903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **445** |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LSL GRUPP OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476684418) | [Christian Hausmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672925905) |

## What reviewers say

### BaBash Bartender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babash-bartender/id1537055485)

**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 BaBash Bartender free?

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

### Is SIM free?

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

### Which is updated more often, BaBash Bartender or SIM?

BaBash Bartender ships an update fortnightly, and SIM every 2 weeks. Most recently, BaBash Bartender was updated on October 1, 2026 and SIM on October 12, 2026.

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