# Fanatec App vs SIM

The clearest difference is rating: SIM at 4.6 against Fanatec App's 2.3. SIM also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (445 vs 12). Fanatec App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

SIM holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SIM has 445 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Fanatec App's written reviews are positive against 43% of SIM's.

Fanatec App ships an update every 2 months, SIM every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fanatec App | SIM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanatec-app/id1589039490/reviews) | **[4.6 (445 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sim-dashboard/id1672925903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **445** |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Corsair Memory, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/650718405) | [Christian Hausmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672925905) |

## What reviewers say

### Fanatec App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanatec-app/id1589039490)

Manage your Fanatec racing hardware from your mobile device. Access news, customer support, and control tuning menus wirelessly. Use your phone as a racing display with PC connectivity.

**Highlights:** Wireless tuning menu adjustments, Racing display via WiFi, Customer support ticket creation, Chatbot for instant answers, Live chat with support agents, QR code scanning for info, News and social channel access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 Fanatec App free?

Fanatec App 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, Fanatec App or SIM?

SIM is rated higher. Fanatec App averages 2.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while SIM averages 4.6 from 445 ratings.

### Do Fanatec App or SIM have ads?

Neither Fanatec App nor SIM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fanatec App or SIM?

Fanatec App ships an update every 2 months, and SIM every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fanatec App was updated on September 6, 2026 and SIM on September 26, 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.*