# Mechanic vs Simulation Moteur

Mechanic and Simulation Moteur both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Simulation Moteur's written reviews are positive against 57% of Mechanic's. Simulation Moteur also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). Mechanic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (682 vs 12). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mechanic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Simulation Moteur sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Mechanic against 4.8 for Simulation Moteur. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mechanic has 682 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Mechanic's written reviews are positive against 93% of Simulation Moteur's.

Mechanic ships an update fortnightly, Simulation Moteur every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mechanic | Simulation Moteur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (682 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechanic-car-tuning-simulator/id6744373316/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simulation-moteur/id6817470371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **682** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 57.3% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#137** |
| Size | 1.6 GB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Take Top Entertainment LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664783937) | [Louis-Frederic Hazebrouck](https://appshunter.io/developer/6817470373) |

## What reviewers say

### Mechanic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechanic-car-tuning-simulator/id6744373316)

Build, customize, and race your dream car in this realistic simulator. Master engine mechanics, apply stylish customizations, and compete in various racing modes across a detailed open world. Progress through a career story to become a garage legend.

**Highlights:** Build custom cars from scratch, Realistic engine disassembly and reassembly, Extensive visual customization options, Multiple racing game modes, Detailed 3D open world, Career progression system, Real-time photo mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +20k cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Auto Assemble Car | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack NC | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| +50k cash | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Rewarded | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| +100k cash | $7.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Car Bugat | $7.99 | one-time |


### Simulation Moteur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simulation-moteur/id6817470371)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Build, tune, and drive a vast array of vehicles. This simulator focuses on detailed engine construction and customization, allowing you to test your creations on diverse roads and tracks. Explore an open world without needing an account.

**Highlights:** Build engines piece by piece, Customize engine settings, Drive over 1800 vehicles, Explore open world and circuits, Manual and automatic transmission, Adjustable weather and time of day

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mechanic free?

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

### Is Simulation Moteur free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mechanic or Simulation Moteur?

Simulation Moteur is rated higher. Mechanic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 682 ratings, while Simulation Moteur averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Mechanic or Simulation Moteur have ads?

Simulation Moteur shows ads; Mechanic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mechanic or Simulation Moteur?

Mechanic ships an update fortnightly, and Simulation Moteur every 2 days. Most recently, Mechanic was updated on November 8, 2026 and Simulation Moteur on November 10, 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.*