Comparison

MotorDex vs Model Engine Builder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MotorDex

Instantly identify any car from a photo with AI. Track your car spotting discoveries, build a virtual garage, and collect rare vehicles in a gamified experience with retro arcade aesthetics.

Highlights
  • AI car scanner and identifier
  • Vehicle spotting tracker
  • Virtual car garage
  • Gamified rarity tiers
  • Retro arcade aesthetics
  • Cloud sync for collection
Features
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Welcome to MotorDex, the ultimate AI car scanner, vehicle identifier, and car spotting tracker built for every car enthusiast. Turn the streets into a massive scavenger hunt with our gamified car collection app. Whether you are hunting for an exotic hypercar, a vintage classic car, a tuned JDM legend, or an everyday sports car, MotorDex acts as your personal automotive camera, instantly identifying any vehicle from a single photo. Stop wondering "what car is that?" Our advanced AI image recognition instantly acts as a car identifier, pulling exact vehicle specs, make, model, year, and performance data. Every scan adds to your custom virtual car garage. But MotorDex isn't just an auto database—it’s a retro-arcade car collection game. Vehicles are ranked by rarity tiers. Spot a common commuter, or track down Legendary and Mythic supercars to level up your spotting profile and dominate the streets. Features: AI Car Scanner & Identifier: Snap a photo to instantly identify any make and model. Our powerful auto scanner pulls accurate car specs, automotive history, and engine details. Ultimate Car Spotting Tracker: Log your daily spots and keep a comprehensive car tracker history of every rare vehicle you discover in the wild. Build Your Digital Garage: Save your best captures in a custom virtual garage. Filter, sort, and admire your car collection by rarity, brand, or scan date. Gamified Rarity Tiers: Experience the thrill of the hunt. Unlock Rare, Epic, Legendary, and Mythic badges when you spot exotic cars, muscle cars, and rare imports. Retro Arcade Vibe: Enjoy nostalgic custom sound design, retro UI, and classic gaming aesthetics while building your ultimate automotive library. Cloud Sync: Your entire vehicle collection is securely backed up, so your hardest-earned car spots are never lost. Turn your passion for cars into a game. Download MotorDex today and start building the ultimate auto collection! MotorDex Pro unlocks unlimited collecting and batch import. Subscription options: Monthly at $2.99 (auto-renews) or a one-time Lifetime unlock at $24.99. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The monthly subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; Lifetime is a one-time purchase that does not renew. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://matteofarinacci.github.io/motordex-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://matteofarinacci.github.io/motordex-legal/privacy.html

About

Model Engine Builder

Features
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Build a miniature engine one part at a time in a retro pixel workshop. Choose from eight designs: diesel, OHV, DOHC, two-stroke, parallel twin, inline four, V-twin and boxer four. Fit parts in order, tighten bolts to the right torque, adjust each engine’s setup and time its ignition. The same engine model appears in selection and assembly. Follow moving pistons, connecting rods and the compact DOHC timing chain as you build. Every stage contributes to a score out of 1,000. Keep a personal best and recent build history for each engine on your device. Three engines are available from the start. Unlock the others by completing optional rewarded ads. The non-consumable Remove Ads purchase removes advertising and unlocks all engines; purchases can be restored. Play in English, Korean, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Italian or Hindi. Change language in the globe menu. Advertising privacy choices are available where required. A stylized assembly and timing game, not a repair manual or engineering simulator. Compete on a separate Game Center leaderboard for each of the eight engines. Online rankings require Game Center sign-in.

Screenshots

MotorDex4 screens
Model Engine Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MotorDex at none against Model Engine Builder's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. MotorDex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Model Engine Builder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MotorDex ships an update weekly, Model Engine Builder every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MotorDex versus Model Engine Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotorDexModel Engine Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (369 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings369 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB20 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMatteo FarinacciMIN GYu OH

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MotorDex

Subscriptions1
  • MotorDex Pro — Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • MotorDex Pro — Lifetime$24.99
1 purchases

Model Engine Builder

One-time1
  • removeads$1.99

Questions

Is MotorDex free?
MotorDex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Model Engine Builder free?
Model Engine Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MotorDex or Model Engine Builder have ads?
Model Engine Builder shows ads; MotorDex does not.
Which is updated more often, MotorDex or Model Engine Builder?
MotorDex ships an update weekly, and Model Engine Builder every 2 weeks. Most recently, MotorDex was updated on October 14, 2026 and Model Engine Builder on October 4, 2026.

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