Comparison

Stationary Engine Magazine vs Engine Sounds

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

Head to head
About

Stationary Engine Magazine

This app is for enthusiasts of stationary engines, offering advice and support for restoration and collecting. It provides access to current and back issues, along with subscription options for continuous content.

Highlights
  • Engine identification and restoration advice
  • Buy and sell engine information
  • Access to current and back issues
  • Subscription options
  • Cross-platform purchase browsing
  • In-app help and FAQs
Features
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You may be looking to enter this fun engineering hobby, looking for an engine to buy, or want help identifying or restoring an engine. This magazine is at the heart of the hobby, helping enthusiasts from around the work get the best advice and support in their endeavours. ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

About

Engine Sounds

Experience authentic automotive audio with this simulator. Customize engine sound, throttle, RPM, and gear shifting for a realistic driving experience. Features a premium audio library and diverse engine architectures.

Highlights
  • Authentic automotive audio simulation
  • Real-time audio synthesis
  • 3D tuning simulator
  • Manual gear shifting
  • Customizable voice band curves
  • Premium audio library
Features
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Experience the world's most authentic automotive audio simulation with SuperRev! Engine Sounds: SuperRev brings you high-fidelity, raw exhaust notes and mechanical symphonies right to your fingertips. Whether you are a die-hard motorsport enthusiast or a digital car customization fan, SuperRev puts the ignition keys of the world's most legendary vehicle setups directly in your hands. Unrivaled Engine Sound Realism Don't settle for flat, low-quality audio loops. SuperRev utilizes advanced real-time audio synthesis to seamlessly map premium acoustic recordings across the entire RPM band. Experience the organic transition from a deep, rumbling idle up to a screaming redline pull under wide-open throttle. Live 3D Tuning Simulator Step into the virtual garage and customize your driving experience. Take full control over your vehicle's power delivery and acoustic signature: * Throttle and RPM Control: Push the limits of high-strung V10 screamers, linear V12 supercars, and classic American V8 muscle. * Manual Gear Shifting: Experience crisp upshifts with realistic throttle cuts and aggressive reignition blips. * Decel Pops and Burbles: Engage sport tuning modes to trigger dynamic, round-robin backfires and exhaust burbles on deceleration. * Custom Voice Band Curves: Fine-tune your engine's power bands to match specific real-world performance specs. Features At A Glance: - Premium Audio Library: High-definition, 16-bit PCM studio-grade WAV assets for crisp, crystal-clear playback. - Diverse Engine Architectures: Deep dive into the distinct mechanical characteristics of iconic V8, V10, and V12 setups. - Seamless Audio Looping: Zero-crossing optimized clips guarantee flawless transitions without pops, clicks, or audio seams. - Performance Metrics: Match real-world dashboard profiles with fully accurate, customizable recorded RPM thresholds. Turn up your volume, plug in your headphones, and step on the gas. Download Engine Sounds: SuperRev today and hear your car come to life!

Screenshots

Stationary Engine Magazine1 screens
Engine Sounds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stationary Engine Magazine at 5.0 against Engine Sounds's 3.3. Stationary Engine Magazine also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 13.0). Engine Sounds's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 29 months). On price, ads 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. Stationary Engine Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Engine Sounds asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stationary Engine Magazine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Engine Sounds has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stationary Engine Magazine ships an update every 29 months, Engine Sounds every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Stationary Engine Magazine versus Engine Sounds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStationary Engine MagazineEngine Sounds
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB622 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKelsey Publishing GroupYOUNESS HARNAFI

Customer experience

Stationary Engine Magazine

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Engine Sounds

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Stationary Engine Magazine

Subscriptions2
  • Stationary Engine Auto-Renewable Subscription$4.491 Month
  • Stationary Engine Auto-Renewable Subscription1 Month trial$35.991 Year
One-time8
  • Stationary Engi... (id:378942)$3.99
  • Stationary Engi... (id:380360)$3.99
  • No. 504 Boulton... (id:409352)$3.99
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  • issue507$3.99
  • April 2021 (pp:1057345)$3.99
  • Stationary Engine Bundle$4.99
  • May-25 (pp:1011370)$4.99
  • Aug-25 (pp:1011352)$4.99
None

Engine Sounds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stationary Engine Magazine free?
Stationary Engine Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Engine Sounds free?
Engine Sounds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stationary Engine Magazine or Engine Sounds?
Stationary Engine Magazine is rated higher. Stationary Engine Magazine averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Engine Sounds averages 3.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Stationary Engine Magazine or Engine Sounds have ads?
Both Stationary Engine Magazine and Engine Sounds show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stationary Engine Magazine or Engine Sounds?
Stationary Engine Magazine ships an update every 29 months, and Engine Sounds every 3 months. Most recently, Stationary Engine Magazine was updated on November 6, 2026 and Engine Sounds on November 6, 2026.

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