EngineForge vs Engine Simulator 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EngineForge
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EngineForge turns your iPhone into a live engine sound simulator. Pick an engine — inline-four, V8, flat-six and more — and EngineForge generates a real-time tachometer and exhaust note that responds to how you actually drive. NO ADAPTER REQUIRED EngineForge reads your speed and acceleration straight from your iPhone's GPS and motion sensors, revving the simulated engine as you accelerate and settling as you cruise. WANT REAL DATA? Connect a Bluetooth OBD2 (ELM327) adapter to drive the revs from your car's actual throttle position. Electric vehicle mode reads speed instead of throttle. CARPLAY READY See your custom tachometer right on your car's display. FEATURES • Build your own engine: layout, cylinder count, displacement • Real-time tachometer with redline • Engine audio that rises and falls with your speed • GPS + motion revs — works with no extra hardware • Optional OBD2 support for live throttle • Electric vehicle mode • CarPlay dashboard • Adjustable volume EngineForge is for entertainment. Always keep your eyes on the road and follow all local laws.
Engine Simulator 3D
Explore and interact with six detailed 3D engine models, from inline-4 to V12. Experience realistic engine sounds generated in real-time and test different gearboxes, exhaust settings, and tuning options.
- Six detailed 3D engine models
- Real-time audio generation
- Multiple gearbox options
- Customizable exhaust and tuning
- Interactive engine inspection
- Multi-language interface
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Start the engine and move the throttle to hear and see the revs change. Explore six engines in 3D: inline-4, inline-5, inline-6, V8, V10 and V12. • Six engines Explore Inline-4 High-rev, Inline-5 Turbo, Inline-6 Twin, V8 Low-rev, V10 High-rev and V12 Grand. Drag to rotate the engine, then open the expanded view to inspect moving pistons, connecting rods and the crankshaft. • Four gearboxes Choose a 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic or 7-speed dual-clutch. Use the gear controls and clutch, brake and throttle pedals for the selected gearbox. Follow the engine state on the tachometer and gear display. • Exhaust and sound settings Change the exhaust and tuning in Settings and compare the sound from idle to high revs. Audio is generated in real time from the engine's behavior; it does not play recordings of real vehicles. • Ads and access The default inline-six engine is available without watching an ad. A confirmed rewarded ad applies the selected engine and lets you select that engine again without another rewarded ad for 24 hours. Passes are stored separately for each engine on this device. Reopening the app restores the last confirmed engine; an expiring pass does not force a change away from the current engine. If an ad is unavailable or a reward is not confirmed, you can keep using the current engine. Banner ads may appear at the bottom of the screen. No account or sign-in is required. The app interface is available in 15 languages, including English, Korean, Japanese and Chinese. The engines are original designs and do not reproduce any specific manufacturer or vehicle.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: EngineForge at none against Engine Simulator 3D's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | EngineForge | Engine Simulator 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shamim Pirzada | Groundcode |
In-app purchases
EngineForge
No in-app purchases
Engine Simulator 3D
No in-app purchases





