# Ride YAMAHA vs RevHeadz Engine Sounds

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Ride YAMAHA | RevHeadz Engine Sounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ride-yamaha/id337268487/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revheadz-engine-sounds/id793064343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 130 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | **68.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/337268490) | [D.S LONG & SOUNDWAVE CONCEPTS PTY. LTD. & C.G WISE](https://appshunter.io/developer/793064346) |

## What reviewers say

### Ride YAMAHA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ride-yamaha/id337268487)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revheadz-engine-sounds/id793064343)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Historic Grand Prix Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Race Car Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Car Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Street Tuner Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Street Bike Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Off Road Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| V8 Thunder Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modern Grand Prix Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Import Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Classic American Muscle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*