Exhaust Note vs Engine Simulator 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Exhaust Note
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.
- 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
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Exhaust Note is not an app that plays back engine recordings. It synthesizes the sound from scratch, every moment, from the firing order created by cylinder layout and crankpin phasing. Why a crossplane V8 rumbles, why a flatplane screams, why a V12 idle throbs — it all comes from the physics of firing intervals. This app computes that physics in real time. ■ Real-time synthesized exhaust - Zero recorded samples. Crank-angle integration → per-cylinder firing → exhaust-pipe propagation, computed every sample - Distinct primary pipe, mid-pipe and muffler model for every engine - Muffler continuously adjustable from straight pipe to quiet ■ Engine collection - Presets from inline-3 to V12, based on real-car specs - Crossplane vs flatplane V8 — same eight cylinders, completely different sound - Firing order and rumble index shown as specs ■ Pop and bang + flames - Afterburn pops on throttle lift and downshifts - Flames at the 3D exhaust tips, same instant and same bank as the sound ■ Tunnel mode - Reverb that wraps the sound in wall reflections, like driving into a tunnel ■ A living 3D machine - Crankshaft, pistons and connecting rods rotate in phase with the sound - Gearbox cutaway: constantly meshed gear pairs and real synchro-sleeve movement - Observe the mechanism at 1/10 slow motion, or switch to real time for phase match ■ The feel of driving - Torque-converter launch, rev matching, manual H-pattern shifter - Haptics on rev limiter, wheelspin, shifts and ABS - Analog pedals: press position controls pedal travel Built by a gearhead, for gearheads.
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 update cadence: Engine Simulator 3D at daily against Exhaust Note's every 5 days. Exhaust Note's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.
Exhaust Note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Exhaust Note's written reviews are positive against 85% of Engine Simulator 3D's.
Exhaust Note ships an update every 5 days, Engine Simulator 3D daily. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Exhaust Note | Engine Simulator 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 4.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better | 84.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | seihee han | Groundcode |
Customer experience
Exhaust Note
Engine Simulator 3D
In-app purchases
Exhaust Note
No in-app purchases
Engine Simulator 3D
No in-app purchases
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