Comparison

Ride YAMAHA vs RevHeadz Engine Sounds

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ride YAMAHA

Experience the thrill of riding a motorcycle virtually. Grip your device like a throttle and twist it to hear realistic exhaust notes. Explore a selection of iconic Yamaha models for an immersive air riding simulation.

Highlights
  • Virtual throttle simulation
  • Realistic exhaust notes
  • Selectable Yamaha models
  • iPhone as a throttle
  • Air riding experience
Features
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“Ride YAMAHA” is a virtual throttle simulator simulator by Yamaha Motor. With the application, you can get a feel for riding. When gripping the iPhone as a throttle and turning it, you can enjoy exhaust note. You can choose from models,YZR-M1,YZ450F,SR400,RZ350,Bolt /XV950,XSR900,R25 and MT-10. Let’s enjoy air riding only with your right hand.

About

RevHeadz Engine Sounds

Experience realistic car and motorcycle engine sounds with interactive controls for gears, brakes, and acceleration. Connect to sound systems for an immersive audio experience. Supports OBD2 connectivity for real-time driving simulation.

Highlights
  • Realistic engine sound simulation
  • Interactive gear, brake, and accelerator controls
  • OBD2 connectivity for real-time driving
  • Vast library of car and bike engines
  • Connect to external sound systems
  • Detailed mechanical parameter simulation
Features
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State-of-the-art engine sound application, accurately simulating a huge range of car and bike engines from off-road to grand prix and everything in-between. RevHeadz puts you in control of gear-shifts, brakes, and accelerator speed, incorporating sonic models of real engine sounds with real-world mechanical physical parameters including speedometer, tachometer, accelerator, brake, drive ratios, drive lashing, engine load, gear-shifts and backfire logic. To experience the real scope of RevHeadz, simply connect your device to a home or car sound system and take control of the best sounding engines ever created. OBD2 FEATURE You can experience RevHeadz Engine Sounds while driving your car using OBD-II (On-Board Diagnostics / OBD2) communication. *Requires an OBD-II compliant vehicle that reports RPM or Speed and an ELM / OBD-II Wifi adapter or Bluetooth adapter certified to work with iOS. Free Pack Includes: - 6.0L V12 Italian Supercar - 1000cc V4 Japanese Sports Bike - 4.7L V8 American Classic Muscle Car - 1.3L RX Rotary - 100cc Chainsaw - 1800cc V-Twin Cruiser - NIS 350Z V8 Super GT - AM V12 GT3 - FER 458 GT3 Modern American Muscle Pack Includes: - Hellcat - Mustang GT500 - Camaro ZL1 Classic V8 Sports Car Pack Includes: - Cobra - GT40 - Pantera - Stingray Classic American Muscle Pack Includes: - Camaro - Charger - Mustang - Viper GT Pack 1 Includes: - AUD R8 LMS GT3 - CHEV CAM GT3 - POR 997 GT3 R - BENT CONT GT3 GT Pack 2 Includes: - BMW Z4 GT3 - MERC AMG GT3 - FRD GT LM GT3 - FER FXX K GT Pack 3 Includes: - MCLN 12C GT3 - NIS GT-R GT3 - CHEV COR C7.R - FER 488 GT3 Import Pack Includes: - 4.8L V10 LF-Nurb Onboard Sound - 4.8L V10 LF-Nurb Exhaust Sound - 2.0L 4-Boxer 86 Tuned - 3.5L V6 Trophy Historic Grand Prix Pack Includes: - 3.0L Flat-12 1978 Italian Classic - 3.0 V8 1976 World Champion - 1.5L V6-T 1988 World Champion Modern Grand Prix Pack Includes: - 1.6L V6 Turbo Hybrid - 2.4L V8 2013 Onboard Sound - 2.4L V8 2013 Exhaust Sound - 3.0L V10 2004 World Champion Off Road Pack Includes: - 2.0L Flat-4T Rallycar - 450cc 4-Stroke Quad Bike - 250cc 2-Stroke Dirt Bike Race Car Pack Includes: - 5.8L V8 American Stockcar - 5.5L V10 TDI German LMP - 3.6L Flat-6 German GT3 Street Tuner Pack Includes: - 3.7L V6 Z-Car - 1.6L Inline-4 86 Classic - 2.0L Triple Rotor Drift Street Bike Pack Includes: - 1200cc V-Twin American Chopper - 1200cc V-Twin Italian Sports Bike - 1050cc Triple British Sports Bike Supercar Pack Includes: - 5.2L V10 Italian Supercar - 4.5L V8 Italian Supercar - 3.2L V6 Japanese Supercar V8 Thunder Pack Includes: - 6.2L V8 Caddy Racecar - 5.0L V8 Australian Racecar - 11.5L V8 Monster Truck

Screenshots

Ride YAMAHA3 screens
RevHeadz Engine Sounds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ride YAMAHA at none against RevHeadz Engine Sounds's 10. Ride YAMAHA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). RevHeadz Engine Sounds's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 130). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RevHeadz Engine Sounds sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Ride YAMAHA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RevHeadz Engine Sounds holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RevHeadz Engine Sounds has 1.4K ratings behind it against 130, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Ride YAMAHA's written reviews are positive against 69% of RevHeadz Engine Sounds's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ride YAMAHA versus RevHeadz Engine Sounds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRide YAMAHARevHeadz Engine Sounds
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (130 ratings)4.3 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews68.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1301.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYamaha Motor Co., Ltd.D.S LONG & SOUNDWAVE CONCEPTS PTY. LTD. & C.G WISE

Customer experience

Ride YAMAHA

All ratings130 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative17.7%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral10.4%
Negative23.7%

RevHeadz Engine Sounds

All ratings1,379 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews750 reviews
Positive68.7%
Neutral9.9%
Negative21.5%

User reviews

Ride YAMAHA

From 130 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good for learning to shift
  • 🚀 Realistic engine sounds
  • 😊 Fun to play with
  • 🤩 Awesome for beginners

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sound and shifting issues
  • 🤔 Boring after a while
  • 🤯 Doesn't sound like Yamaha
  • 😒 Limited bike selection

RevHeadz Engine Sounds

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Awesome sounds
  • 👍 Realistic engine sounds
  • 👍 Fun to use
  • 👍 Satisfying experience

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid packs required for more content
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with OBD2 adapters
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Bugs and requests

Ride YAMAHA

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • No sound even at max volume
  • Can't shift gears properly
  • App crashes or doesn't work on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more bikes (2-stroke dirt bikes, cruisers, superbikes)
  • Include a speedometer and RPM gauge
  • Add more gear shifting options
  • Incorporate snowmobiles and ATVs

RevHeadz Engine Sounds

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent RPM/speed detection
  • Delayed or unresponsive engine sounds
  • Compatibility issues on certain devices
  • Startup/shutdown sound not working in OBD2 mode

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add more free car sounds
  • Include diesel engine sounds
  • Implement turbo/supercharger sounds
  • Add more JDM and classic car sounds
  • Introduce a clutch/manual gearbox feature
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  • Implement a customization/tuning system
  • Add support for newer/high-performance cars
  • Integrate GPS/speed tracking
  • Implement a multiplayer/competitive mode

In-app purchases

None

Ride YAMAHA

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

RevHeadz Engine Sounds

One-time10
  • Historic Grand Prix Pack$0.99
  • Race Car Pack$0.99
  • Super Car Pack$0.99
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  • Street Tuner Pack$0.99
  • Street Bike Pack$0.99
  • Off Road Pack$0.99
  • V8 Thunder Pack$0.99
  • Modern Grand Prix Pack$0.99
  • Import Pack$0.99
  • Classic American Muscle Pack$0.99

Questions

Is Ride YAMAHA free?
Ride YAMAHA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RevHeadz Engine Sounds free?
RevHeadz Engine Sounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ride YAMAHA or RevHeadz Engine Sounds?
RevHeadz Engine Sounds is rated higher. Ride YAMAHA averages 4.1 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while RevHeadz Engine Sounds averages 4.3 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Ride YAMAHA or RevHeadz Engine Sounds have ads?
RevHeadz Engine Sounds shows ads; Ride YAMAHA does not.
Which is updated more often, Ride YAMAHA or RevHeadz Engine Sounds?
Ride YAMAHA ships an update every 3 months, and RevHeadz Engine Sounds every 3 months. Most recently, Ride YAMAHA was updated on November 6, 2026 and RevHeadz Engine Sounds on November 6, 2026.

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