# Car Sounds vs Exhaust Note

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Exhaust Note at 93% against Car Sounds's 50%. Exhaust Note also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Car Sounds's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Car Sounds sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Exhaust Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Exhaust Note holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Car Sounds's written reviews are positive against 93% of Exhaust Note's.

Car Sounds ships an update every 4 months, Exhaust Note every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Car Sounds | Exhaust Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-sounds-engine-simulator/id6745961365/reviews) | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exhaust-note-car-engine-sound/id6797558385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **92.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 112 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Uros Stojanovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689394945) | [seihee han](https://appshunter.io/developer/629944907) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Exhaust Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exhaust-note-car-engine-sound/id6797558385)

This app synthesizes realistic engine exhaust sounds from scratch, based on the physics of firing orders and cylinder layouts. Explore various engine configurations, adjust muffler settings, and experience dynamic features like pops, bangs, and flames. It also includes a detailed 3D engine animation and driving simulation elements.

**Highlights:** Real-time synthesized exhaust sounds, Adjustable muffler settings, Diverse engine presets, Pop, bang, and flame effects, Living 3D engine animation, Driving feel simulation, Tunnel reverb mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Car Sounds free?

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

### Is Exhaust Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Car Sounds or Exhaust Note?

Exhaust Note is rated higher. Car Sounds averages 4.3 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Exhaust Note averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do Car Sounds or Exhaust Note have ads?

Both Car Sounds and Exhaust Note show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Car Sounds or Exhaust Note?

Car Sounds ships an update every 4 months, and Exhaust Note every 2 days. Most recently, Car Sounds was updated on October 28, 2026 and Exhaust Note on October 29, 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.*