SIM vs PC Builder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SIM
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.
- Freely configurable auxiliary display
- Easy dashboard editor
- Large number of widgets
- Community designs download/share
- Virtual button box for PC
- Personalized layouts
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Get the most out of your favorite racing, truck, flight and farming simulations with the SIM Dashboard Companion App. • Use your smartphone or tablet as a freely configurable auxiliary display. • Create your own dash with the easy editor • Choose from a large number of widgets like analog displays, gear indicator, fuel usage, lap times, RPM LED Bars and many more • Register for the community to download and share Designs with others • Button Box (for games running on a PC only), use virtual buttons to execute keystrokes on your PC Supported games This app supports more than 40 games on PC, PS5, PS4 and Xbox like: • American Truck Simulator - ATS • Assetto Corsa (PC/PS4/PS5) • Assetto Corsa Competizione - ACC • Automobilista • BeamNG.drive • DiRT Rally 2.0 (PC) • DiRT 4 (PC) • DiRT Rally (PC) • Euro Truck Simulator 2 - ETS2 • Farming Simulator 22 (PC) - FS22 • Forza Horizon 5 • Forza Horizon 4 • Forza Motorsport • F1 24 • F1 23 • F1 22 • F1 2021 • F1 2020 • F1 2019 • F1 2018 • F1 2017 - 16 • F1 2015 - 10 (PC) • GRID Legends (PC) • Grid Autosport • GT7 • iRacing • LFS • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 - fs2020 • OMSI 2 • RaceRoom Racing Experience - R3E • rFactor • rFactor 2 • Richard Burns Rally - RBR • TrackMania 2 • The Bus • X-Plane 11 ... AND MORE! Check the app for the complete and up to date list of supported games! Most relevant features • Create your personal layouts • Move and scale your widgets • Change colors • Additional options in every widget • Use your own graphics • Select from cool templates Test the free version without a time limit and use one layout and up to three widgets per game. In order to achieve its full potential, you can remove the restrictions with in app purchases. The variety of widgets can differ per game Problems or questions? If you encounter problems or have additional questions, please dont give a negative rating. Check the help pages on www.stryder-it.de/simdashboard/help first. You can also contact me and I try to solve the problem. E-mail: info(at)stryder-it.de The Software is provided "as is," with all faults, defects, bugs, and errors. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Names are used for identification purposes only.
PC Builder
This app simplifies PC building by automatically generating optimized builds based on your budget and preferences. It offers component filtering, daily price updates, and compatibility checks to ensure a seamless custom PC creation experience.
- Automatic build generator
- Component filtering by brand and compatibility
- Daily price updates
- Save and share custom builds
- Automatic compatibility checks
- Backup and restore builds
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Take control of your PC building experience with PC Builder. Whether you're planning to build a high-performance gaming rig, a powerful workstation, or a budget-friendly setup, PC Builder guides you through the process with ease. Key Features: - Automatic Build Generator: Set your budget and processor preference, and let PC Builder create a balanced and optimized build. You can also choose to keep existing parts, making it easier to upgrade your current setup without starting from scratch. - Component Filtering: Narrow down your choices with intuitive filters. Search by brand, compatibility, or specific technical specifications to find exactly what you need for your custom build. - Daily Price Updates: Stay on top of the latest deals with prices updated daily. PC Builder ensures you're always getting accurate pricing for your build. - Save & Share Builds: Keep track of your favorite configurations by saving them for future reference. You can also share your builds with friends or the wider PC building community for feedback and inspiration. - Seamless User Experience: Designed with user-friendliness in mind, PC Builder offers a smooth and intuitive interface. Building a custom PC has never been so accessible, even for beginners. - Backup & Restore Builds: Easily back up your custom builds and restore them whenever needed. You can also share your backup files with others, allowing them to restore and view your configurations. - Compatibility Check: Ensure all your selected components work seamlessly together. PC Builder automatically checks for compatibility issues, so you can build with confidence. Why Choose PC Builder? With PC Builder, you don’t need to be a tech expert to create an amazing PC. The app simplifies the complex process of component selection, ensuring compatibility and maximizing performance within your budget. Whether you're upgrading your current rig or starting from scratch, PC Builder is your go-to resource for creating a custom PC that’s perfect for you. Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: PC Builder participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, meaning we may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through links within the app. This helps us keep the app free and continuously improve your experience without any additional cost to you. Get Started Today: Download PC Builder now and start designing the PC of your dreams. With just a few taps, you’ll be on your way to building a custom rig that’s tailored to your needs, style, and budget. Your perfect PC is just a download away!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PC Builder at none against SIM's 24. PC Builder also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 43%). SIM's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SIM sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. PC Builder asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SIM against 4.7 for PC Builder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 445 and 189 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of SIM's written reviews are positive against 74% of PC Builder's.
SIM ships an update every 2 weeks, PC Builder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SIM | PC Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (445 ratings) | 4.7 (189 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | 74.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 445 — better | 189 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Hausmann | Indra Anisa |
Customer experience
SIM
PC Builder
Bugs and requests
SIM
Reported bugs
21 issues- 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
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- iOS 26 permission changes broke app
- Not working on Horizon 5 (Horizon 4 error)
- Pro version not usable on multiple iPhones
- Scaling options not displaying info properly on iOS
- Crashing on iPhone SE and iPhone 15
- Lost pro purchase after reset/update
- App crashes after buying pro
- App not opening after recent update
- App no longer opens after update
- Email invalid, can't use dashes
- ATS on iPad not working
- Max speed of trip/session won't convert to mph
- Can't log in with old account on new phone
- Stopped working after two months
- Ready-made widgets not loading
- Current iOS version has frustrating bugs
Requested features
8 requests- 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
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- Grouping of layers for scaling and moving widgets
- Save groups as preset widgets
- Web interface to design dashboards
PC Builder
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SIM
- TDU Solar Crown$0.99
- F1 23 (Upgrade)$0.99
- F1 24 (Upgrade)$0.99
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- BeamNG.drive$1.49
- Le Mans Ultimate (PC)$1.99
- The Bus$2.99
- Forza Horizon 4 & 5$2.99
- Farming Simulator 25 (Upgrade)$2.99
- F1 2021 (Upgrade)$2.99
- WRC (EA SPORTS) (PC)$2.99
- GT Sport$2.99
- PC Button Box$3.79
- Forza Motorsport 2023 & 7$3.99
- GT7$3.99
- F1 25$4.49
- MS Flight Simul. 2024 & 2020$4.49
- Farming Simulator 22$4.49
- Farming Simulator 25$4.49
- F1 23$4.49
- F1 24$4.49
- Assetto Corsa$4.79
- iRacing$4.79
- ETS2 & ATS$5.99
- PRO$12.99
PC Builder
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SIM free?
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