Comparison

Engine Simulator 3D vs Engine Sound

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Six detailed 3D engine models
  • Real-time audio generation
  • Multiple gearbox options
  • Customizable exhaust and tuning
  • Interactive engine inspection
  • Multi-language interface
Features
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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.

About

Engine Sound

Features
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Give any car the sound it deserves. Engine Sound synthesizes a lifelike engine in real time and plays it softly under your music. It follows your speed and acceleration, so the engine swells as you pull away and settles when you cruise — without ever stopping your music or podcasts. FIVE ENGINES • Inline-4 — eager and rev-happy • V8 — deep, lumpy rumble • Rotary — smooth, high-pitched buzz • Inline-6 — silky and balanced • V10 — shrieking, race-bred wail Preview each one with a tap. FEELS CONNECTED • GPS combined with the motion sensors reacts faster than GPS alone • Virtual gearbox: hear the shifts as you accelerate • Big animated tachometer with gear, RPM and shift lights PLAYS NICE WITH YOUR AUDIO • Mixes under music, podcasts and navigation — never takes them over • Choose how loud it sits under your music and how much it swells on acceleration • Subtle and Lead modes TRY IT PARKED Test Drive mode lets you rev every engine with an on-screen throttle before you head out. All sound is generated on your iPhone. Your location never leaves the device. Please drive safely and follow local laws. Keep the volume at a level that lets you hear traffic and emergency vehicles.

Screenshots

Engine Simulator 3D4 screens
Engine Sound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Engine Simulator 3D at none against Engine Sound's 1. Engine Sound's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Engine Sound sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Engine Simulator 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Engine Simulator 3D versus Engine Sound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEngine Simulator 3DEngine Sound
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGroundcodeYuya Suzuki

In-app purchases

None

Engine Simulator 3D

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Engine Sound

One-time1
  • All Engines$0.99

Questions

Is Engine Simulator 3D free?
Engine Simulator 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Engine Sound free?
Engine Sound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Engine Simulator 3D or Engine Sound have ads?
Engine Simulator 3D shows ads; Engine Sound does not.

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