# Citizen Khaled vs Engine Sim

The clearest difference is rating: Engine Sim at 4.6 against Citizen Khaled's 4.1. Engine Sim also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 61%) and chart position (#68 vs unranked). Citizen Khaled's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Citizen Khaled sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Engine Sim sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Engine Sim holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 356 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Citizen Khaled's written reviews are positive against 86% of Engine Sim's.

Citizen Khaled ships an update every 4 days, Engine Sim every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Citizen Khaled | Engine Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/citizen-khaled/id6743663694/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/engine-sim-sound-simulator/id6787443044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 356 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#68** |
| Size | 877 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Khalid Al Ghamdi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799012881) | [Sena Takasawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887478690) |

## What reviewers say

### Citizen Khaled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/citizen-khaled/id6743663694)

Embark on a realistic life simulation in a vibrant 2025 city. Find a job, customize your character, and explore an open world with a unique car collection. Connect with other players online, compete for wealth, and enjoy stunning graphics and lifelike animations.

**Highlights:** Realistic city life simulation, Open-world exploration, Unique car collection, Character customization, Online multiplayer, Competitive leaderboards, Social chat features

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| 50 BRQ Money | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 BRQ Money | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gifting a VIP Membership | $9.99 | one-time |
| 950 BRQ Money | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1500 BRQ Money | $22.99 | one-time |
| 3000 BRQ Money | $44.99 | one-time |
| 5500 BRQ Money | $79.99 | one-time |


### Engine Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/engine-sim-sound-simulator/id6787443044)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Free · Racing, #117 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience realistic engine sounds with interactive controls. Explore a variety of engines, from kei cars to V12s, and feel the vibrations. Practice gear shifting and rev-matching for an immersive automotive simulation.

**Highlights:** 10 realistic engine sounds, Interactive throttle control, Live engine sound generation, Straight-pipe mode, Haptic feedback, H-pattern shifter and paddles, Rev-matching practice

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| V6 Grand Tourer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Quick Shifter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Radiator | $1.99 | one-time |
| Over-Rev Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Single 450 Moto | $1.99 | one-time |
| Today's Engine (I6/V8) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Bore Kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Custom Gearbox | $3.99 | one-time |
| Diesel Truck Inline-6 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Today's Engine (V10/V12) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Straight Pipe | $5.99 | one-time |
| W16 Hypercar | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Parts Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Citizen Khaled free?

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

### Is Engine Sim free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Citizen Khaled or Engine Sim?

Engine Sim is rated higher. Citizen Khaled averages 4.1 out of 5 from 356 ratings, while Engine Sim averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Citizen Khaled or Engine Sim have ads?

Engine Sim shows ads; Citizen Khaled does not.

### Which is updated more often, Citizen Khaled or Engine Sim?

Citizen Khaled ships an update every 4 days, and Engine Sim every 3 days. Most recently, Citizen Khaled was updated on October 30, 2026 and Engine Sim on October 31, 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.*