# RevHeadz Engine Sounds vs RealDash

The clearest difference is rating: RevHeadz Engine Sounds at 4.3 against RealDash's 3.7. RevHeadz Engine Sounds also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 43%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 88). RealDash's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RevHeadz Engine Sounds sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and RealDash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RevHeadz Engine Sounds holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RevHeadz Engine Sounds has 1.4K ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of RevHeadz Engine Sounds's written reviews are positive against 43% of RealDash's.

RevHeadz Engine Sounds ships an update every 3 months, RealDash every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RevHeadz Engine Sounds | RealDash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revheadz-engine-sounds/id793064343/reviews)** | [3.7 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realdash/id1088758424/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 88 |
| Positive reviews | **68.7% of reviews** | 42.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 201 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [D.S LONG & SOUNDWAVE CONCEPTS PTY. LTD. & C.G WISE](https://appshunter.io/developer/793064346) | [Napko Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/912214502) |

## What reviewers say

### RevHeadz Engine Sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revheadz-engine-sounds/id793064343)

Experience realistic car and motorcycle engine sounds with interactive controls for gears, brakes, and acceleration. Connect to sound systems for an immersive audio experience. Supports OBD2 connectivity for real-time driving simulation.

**Highlights:** Realistic engine sound simulation, Interactive gear, brake, and accelerator controls, OBD2 connectivity for real-time driving, Vast library of car and bike engines, Connect to external sound systems, Detailed mechanical parameter simulation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Historic Grand Prix Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Race Car Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Car Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Street Tuner Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Street Bike Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Off Road Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| V8 Thunder Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modern Grand Prix Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Import Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Classic American Muscle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Awesome sounds
- 👍 Realistic engine sounds
- 👍 Fun to use
- 👍 Satisfying experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid packs required for more content
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with OBD2 adapters
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent RPM/speed detection
- Delayed or unresponsive engine sounds
- Compatibility issues on certain devices
- Startup/shutdown sound not working in OBD2 mode

**Requested features**

- Add more free car sounds
- Include diesel engine sounds
- Implement turbo/supercharger sounds
- Add more JDM and classic car sounds
- Introduce a clutch/manual gearbox feature


### RealDash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realdash/id1088758424)

Enhance your driving experience with a customizable dashboard for your vehicle or racing simulator. Monitor performance, read error codes, and enjoy hands-free operation with voice commands. Connect to various ECUs and games for real-time data.

**Highlights:** Customizable dashboards, Vehicle error code reading, Performance meter, Voice commands, Lap timer, Racing game integration, ECU connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 'No-Bull#?!' Racedash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Data Engineers Dream premium dashboard | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic S2000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| RealDash full version activation | $5.99 | one-time |
| RealDash premium supercar dashboard 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Virtual Cockpit dashboard | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bavarian Powerhouse | $5.99 | one-time |
| Benztown Hammer | $5.99 | one-time |
| 720RD | $5.99 | one-time |
| New Boss on the Block | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Highly customizable dashboard creation
- 👍 Intuitive and visually appealing interface
- 🔌 Multiple connectivity options (OBD2, WiFi, Bluetooth, Arduino)
- 🎮 Game simulation support (BeamNG, Forza, Assetto Corsa)
- 💰 Affordable pricing with free version available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection failures
- ⏱️ Significant lag and latency issues
- 💸 Misleading premium/subscription model
- 📺 Excessive ads even after purchase
- 🔄 Inconsistent performance across devices

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to load files on startup
- Cannot browse or download dashboards
- Firmware updates break existing functionality
- Connection drops repeatedly during use
- Premium content access issues after purchase

**Requested features**

- CarPlay integration support
- iPad landscape mode support
- Dark boot screen option
- Screen orientation lock options
- ELM327 USB connection support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RevHeadz Engine Sounds free?

RevHeadz Engine Sounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RealDash free?

RealDash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RevHeadz Engine Sounds or RealDash?

RevHeadz Engine Sounds is rated higher. RevHeadz Engine Sounds averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while RealDash averages 3.7 from 88 ratings.

### Do RevHeadz Engine Sounds or RealDash have ads?

Both RevHeadz Engine Sounds and RealDash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, RevHeadz Engine Sounds or RealDash?

RevHeadz Engine Sounds ships an update every 3 months, and RealDash every 3 weeks. Most recently, RevHeadz Engine Sounds was updated on November 1, 2026 and RealDash on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*