# RealEngineSim vs Car Sounds

The clearest difference is rating: Car Sounds at 4.4 against RealEngineSim's 3.8. RealEngineSim's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RealEngineSim sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Car Sounds sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Car Sounds holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 45 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of RealEngineSim's written reviews are positive against 50% of Car Sounds's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RealEngineSim ships an update weekly, Car Sounds every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RealEngineSim | Car Sounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realenginesim/id474392463/reviews) | **[4.4 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-sounds-engine-simulator/id6745961365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SOUND DESIGN LAB LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526125684) | [Uros Stojanovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689394945) |

## What reviewers say

### RealEngineSim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realenginesim/id474392463)

Experience the realistic engine sounds of cars and motorcycles with this simulation game. Control manual transmission vehicles with precise speed, acceleration, and braking. Features two driving modes for varied gameplay.

**Highlights:** Realistic engine sound synthesis, Manual transmission control, Speed control and tracing modes, Life-like tire slippage, Passenger cars, sports cars, and motorcycles

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Game 2 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle 4 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle 4 Pack2 | $0.99 | one-time |


### Car Sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-sounds-engine-simulator/id6745961365)

Experience the raw power of real car engines with studio-quality audio. Ignite, rev, and unleash the sounds of supercars, muscle cars, and more. Save your favorites and enjoy an immersive auditory experience.

**Highlights:** Real engine sounds recorded from actual cars, Engine start, rev, and acceleration audio clips, Massive library of supercars, muscle cars, and JDM legends, Immersive high-fidelity audio experience, Save favorite car sounds to a personal garage, Clean and fast user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Car Sounds Pro - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Car Sounds Pro - Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RealEngineSim free?

RealEngineSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Car Sounds free?

Car Sounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RealEngineSim or Car Sounds?

Car Sounds is rated higher. RealEngineSim averages 3.8 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Car Sounds averages 4.4 from 45 ratings.

### Do RealEngineSim or Car Sounds have ads?

Car Sounds shows ads; RealEngineSim does not.

### Which is updated more often, RealEngineSim or Car Sounds?

RealEngineSim ships an update weekly, and Car Sounds every 4 months. Most recently, RealEngineSim was updated on November 1, 2026 and Car Sounds on November 8, 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.*