Comparison

AutoTones vs MetroTransit DC

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

Head to head
About

AutoTones

This app simulates realistic engine sounds for your car, reacting to its movement. It can make electric cars sound like race cars or vintage vehicles, and even includes a horn feature. Use it in any vehicle or even while running around for a fun sound experience.

Highlights
  • Engine sound simulation
  • Reacts to acceleration and deceleration
  • Realistic sound effects
  • Horn honking feature
  • Adjustable sensitivity settings
  • Multiple vehicle sound profiles
Features
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AutoTones™ will react to the movement of your car and make it sound like race car or an old car! Do you own an electric car? Do you miss the sound of having an engine? (Compatible with Bluetooth Audio so you can use your car's speakers!) Prevent car accidents by warning pedestrians of your silent electric car! AutoTones™ is an engine sound simulator for your car. Just choose your desired vehicle, place your iPhone or iPod Touch in your car securely, and press the "Start the Car!" button! It's that easy! AutoTones™ will detect the movement of the vehicle you are in and playback realistic sounds to match acceleration, deceleration, turns, stops, and idles. The steering wheel will turn as the vehicle turns, and the speedometer will rotate as the vehicle accelerates and decelerates. Touch the screen and you'll honk the horn of the current vehicle! Even if you don't have a car, you can use AutoTones™ in a taxi, on the train, on a bus, and even on a speed boat! You can also hold it in your hand and run around! NOTE: For best results, plug your iPhone into your car stereo. Pressing the "Start the car!" button calibrates AutoTones™ to your device's current position. If your device is moved please make sure to re-calibrate AutoTones™ by pressing the red stop button and then press "Start the car!" again. Happy driving! ▶ FEATURES • Super Car that sounds like a Ferrari or Lamborghini • Clunker that sounds like a car from the 1960's that backfires and has an embarrassingly weak horn • Sensitivity settings to tune the response based on how aggressive the driver is • Detailed instructions • Optional Facebook support to tell your friends how awesome AutoTones™ is! © Black Frog Industries, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

About

MetroTransit DC

This app provides real-time DC transit information, including GPS-tracked arrival predictions for buses and trains. It displays transit alerts, vehicle locations, and complete route details on a customizable map, helping both commuters and tourists navigate the city's public transportation system.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS-tracked arrival predictions
  • Transit alerts and vehicle locations
  • Complete route information
  • Customizable map display
  • Nearest stop and station locator
  • Favorite stops and routes
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This application provides information about Washington DC transit. It locates nearest transit stops, provides real-time GPS-tracked transit arrival predictions, shows transit alerts, transit vehicles locations, and complete route information. All this information is displayed on a customizable map, you can choose as much information to display. Transit Agencies: - Metro Rail Stations - Metro Rail Station Entrances - Metro Bus stops and routes - Capital Bike Share Locations Main Features: o Nearest Washington DC Metro Rail stations o See all the entrances to Washington DC Metro Rail o Nearest DC Metro Bus stops o Nearest DC Circulator stops o Real time train/bus arrival time estimates for any bus stop or DC metro station o Find any bus stop or train station anywhere in Washington DC o Real time metro bus vehicle locations o All the content is displayed on a unified map, which allows you to see a complete picture of the DC transit system o See transit agency alerts such as delays, elevator/escalator incidents, and any other alerts issues by the transit agency o Search for a Metro Bus stop by stop ID or route name o See the complete list of stops for each direction of a route o See the complete route of a bus along with the stops on a map o See the current location of a route’s buses on a map o Add any train/bus stop or route as a favorite for quick access o See what bus routes or train lines are served by a stop The stops can be displayed in two different views: o Map view This view uses your current location and locates the nearest stops, which are then displayed on the map. You can select a stop to see the routes or lines served by that stop & real time arrival estimates or schedule. Changing the region displayed by the map shows the stops available within that region. o List view This view displays the stops as a list grouped by transit agency. By selecting a stop or train station from either the map or the list view you can view the transit arrival time estimates or schedule for that stop. This application is designed with an intuitive and effective UI that provides a plethora of functionality, which is helpful to both the savvy DC commuters and tourists.

Screenshots

AutoTones4 screens
MetroTransit DC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MetroTransit DC at fortnightly against AutoTones's every 83 months. MetroTransit DC also leads on rating (3.5 vs 3.1). AutoTones's advantage is ratings volume (119 vs 6) and review sentiment (76% vs 62%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MetroTransit DC holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AutoTones has 119 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of AutoTones's written reviews are positive against 62% of MetroTransit DC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AutoTones ships an update every 83 months, MetroTransit DC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AutoTones versus MetroTransit DC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoTonesMetroTransit DC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (119 ratings)3.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews — better61.5% of reviews
Number of ratings119 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 83 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.3 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB12 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBlack Frog Industries, LLCDemetris Christou

Customer experience

AutoTones

All ratings119 ratings
Positive43.7%
Neutral12.6%
Negative43.7%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative17.2%

MetroTransit DC

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.5%

In-app purchases

None

AutoTones

No in-app purchases

None

MetroTransit DC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AutoTones free?
AutoTones is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MetroTransit DC free?
MetroTransit DC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AutoTones or MetroTransit DC?
MetroTransit DC is rated higher. AutoTones averages 3.1 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while MetroTransit DC averages 3.5 from 6 ratings.
Do AutoTones or MetroTransit DC have ads?
Neither AutoTones nor MetroTransit DC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AutoTones or MetroTransit DC?
AutoTones ships an update every 83 months, and MetroTransit DC fortnightly. Most recently, AutoTones was updated on October 17, 2026 and MetroTransit DC on October 7, 2026.

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