Comparison

AutoTones vs Apex Cab Driver

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

Apex Cab Driver

Features
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Apex Cab Driver is the official driver application for the Apex ride-hailing platform. It is designed to help licensed drivers accept ride requests, navigate to passengers, and manage their daily trips efficiently. With Apex Cab Driver, you can: Receive and accept ride requests in real time Navigate easily with integrated map support Track trip details and earnings inside the app Manage your availability with online/offline mode Get secure and timely payouts Whether you drive full-time or part-time, Apex Cab Driver gives you the tools to maximize your productivity on the road.

Screenshots

AutoTones4 screens
Apex Cab Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Apex Cab Driver at every 2 weeks against AutoTones's every 83 months. AutoTones's advantage is iOS requirement (11.3 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AutoTones ships an update every 83 months, Apex Cab Driver every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AutoTones versus Apex Cab Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoTonesApex Cab Driver
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (119 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings119 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 83 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB104 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBlack Frog Industries, LLCTesvan

In-app purchases

None

AutoTones

No in-app purchases

None

Apex Cab Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AutoTones free?
AutoTones is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Apex Cab Driver free?
Apex Cab Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AutoTones or Apex Cab Driver have ads?
Neither AutoTones nor Apex Cab Driver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AutoTones or Apex Cab Driver?
AutoTones ships an update every 83 months, and Apex Cab Driver every 2 weeks. Most recently, AutoTones was updated on November 1, 2026 and Apex Cab Driver on October 30, 2026.

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