# Absolute RC Heli Simulator — Learn to fly RC

> Realistic RC helicopter flight simulator for learning and improving flying skills. (iPhone/iPad app by Happy Bytes LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-rc-heli-simulator/id509223426 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Happy Bytes LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/509114226)
- Category: Games, Sports, Simulation, Sports
- Price: $2.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 177 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 174 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-03-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-rc-heli-simulator/id509223426/reviews.md

## What is Absolute RC Heli Simulator?

This Professional RC Helicopter Simulator is a must have for anyone flying RC. The models fly like real RC helicopters, and can be used to learn to fly and to improve your flying. A lot of fun for not much money! Any helicopter crash cost many times more, and you will be able to fly in the rc simulator no matter what is the weather outside! 

Get 12 models and 3 landscapes with this value pack edition of our Absolute RC Heli Sim, for big savings compared to buying them one by one. In addition to the included content,  you can still buy extra models if needed. As free bonus, we added free coaxial helicopter and fast RC boat. 

The app includes the following free models:

Helicopters:

Blast CX - beginner coaxial model, self leveling and stable,  good for making your first steps.
Bell 47 - big high quality scale model 
Twister Coast Guard - scale coaxial model, for beginner to intermediate flyer.
TRex 450 - collective pitch electric helicopter. Very hard to learn, if you fly this one, you can fly them all. We have included beginner setup, in addition to settings for intermediate and advanced 3d fliers.
C46 Sea Knight - twin rotor scale electric helicopter with collective pitch. It is a big model that flies in scale like fashion. 
Racing Drone - FPV racing quadcopter

Planes:

Advantage - high wing electric trainer
Aquila - fast low wing electric sports plane

Boats and Cars:
Rage 2WD - fast car
Lego - good running Lego style car
Rebel - Electric boat
Easy Cat - Fast catamaran

The program includes 3 flying fields and number of boat and car fields:

Osage Park
Tangamanga 
Island Fliers

In addition to the fixed point camera that represents the RC pilot point of view, we have included follow up camera that allows for walking behind the model. That is useful when you just start, so the model never gets away.

Please try our full featured professional RC flight simulator ClearView for PC here: http://rcflightsim.com

Notes:
1. This is not a game. You are controlling flying RC models that reacts like real flying models. It takes some time to learn, and again, do not expect "arcade" style controls.
2. The onscreen control sticks are just indicators! They are made small so they do not obscure the screen. 

*** You do not need to keep your fingers on them ***

Sliding your finger anywhere on the right screen half affects the right control stick , the same for the left screen part  - sliding finger there moves the left control stick.
 
We suggest selecting beginner settings at first few days before you can comfortably progress further.

## Key features

- Realistic RC helicopter physics
- Learn and improve flying skills
- Multiple helicopter models
- Variety of landscapes
- Beginner to advanced settings
- FPV racing drone included
- RC boat and car models

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $2.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AH-64 Apache | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bell 222 Airwolf | $2.99 | one-time |
| TRex 500 | $2.99 | one-time |
| TRex 700 N | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bell 47 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hughes 500 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Blast 450 3D | $2.99 | one-time |
| A10 Warthog | $2.99 | one-time |
| F15 Eagle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Airbus A380 EDF | $2.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #168 in Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

## What do users think of Absolute RC Heli Simulator?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Realistic flight simulation
- 👍 Great for practice and learning
- 🚀 Excellent RC helicopter simulator
- 👍 Challenging and fun

**Cons**

- 🐛 Controls too sensitive
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Compatibility issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Helicopters not loading
- Frequent crashes
- Purchases not restoring
- Controls not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- More helicopter models
- Customizable controls
- Zoom feature
- Wind and weather conditions
- Planes and other vehicles
- Ability to use external controllers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 177)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-rc-heli-simulator/id509223426/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Mr Jeffrey Searle

*2026-08-22*

This is the best ap in th world history thank you

### 1/5 — Payed for Planes and Helis won’t Flip into Widescreen anymore.

*2023-11-08*

😢

### 5/5 — Best sim for my iPad, hands down

*2022-10-23*

Close to real as you can get

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2021-10-09*

Awesome app

### 5/5 — Magnificent

*2021-04-23*

Simple, perfect, accurate snd sensitive to fly. Perfect.

### 1/5 — Not so good

*2020-10-20*

Purchased this app along with an extra helicopter model.  The sound doesn’t always work in this app and it just isn’t that great of an app.  Sometimes the plane or helicopter just decides to freak out.  I want a refund please.

### 3/5 — No sound with iOS 13.4.1

*2020-05-17*

Beautiful RC sim but no sound engine helicopter with my iPad Pro iOS 13.4.1

### 5/5 — Great app!!!

*2019-11-28*

I flew real R/C helis from tiny electrics to 60 and 90 size glow plus a Bell Ranger scale 60 machine. That was 25-30 years ago. I also finished 1st - Sportsman, 1988 Nats, 2nd - Expert, 1989 Nats and 1st - Masters, 1990 Nats in Pattern Fixed wing Aerobatics.

Since then a busy career took me away from R/C but I got back into helis a few years ago. 

This app is amazing considering the price! The sim action in expert mode is very real and can give you hours and hours of safe practice. 

Beginners can fly safely with AP mode on while getting the basics understood in all orientations.

My compliments to the developers on doing a great job!

James McMasters 
Irving, Texas

### 5/5 — Für RC Heli Anfänger super geeignet

*2019-10-25*

Simulationen für Fortgeschrittene gibt es genug. Für Anfänger leider nicht. Bis auf diese Simulation,bei der das Preis Leistungsverhältnis absolut okay ist. Die wichtigsten Einstellungen kann man vornehmen und alles gelernte lässt sich mit dem notwendigen Respekt gut auf das reale Modell übertragen.

### 4/5 — Pretty good, could be improved.

*2019-03-16*

I fly real rc helicopters. The sim with no autopilot turned on is about like flying without a gyro. With expert mode ap on, its pretty close to a modern rc Heli. Needs more control over on screen controls like expo, etc.  Pretty good for the price though. Add on heli models should be priced lower in my opinion. $1 each would work.

## Frequently asked questions about Absolute RC Heli Simulator

### What is Absolute RC Heli Simulator?

It is a professional simulator designed to help users learn and improve their skills in flying remote-controlled helicopters and other RC models. The app features realistic physics, allowing models to fly like their real-world counterparts, reducing the risk of expensive crashes during practice.

### What kind of models and environments are included?

This value pack edition includes 12 models and 3 landscapes. The models range from beginner coaxial helicopters like the Blast CX to advanced collective pitch helicopters like the TRex 450, as well as FPV racing drones, RC boats, and cars. You can also purchase extra models if needed.

### Is this app free to download and use?

The app is free to download and includes several free models and landscapes as a bonus. However, it also offers additional models for purchase through in-app purchases, allowing users to expand their simulation experience.

### What are the controls like in the simulator?

The app features on-screen control sticks that are indicators. Users control the model by sliding their finger anywhere on the right half of the screen for the right control stick and the left half for the left control stick. It's important to note that this is a professional simulator, not an arcade game, and requires time to learn.

### Who is this app best suited for?

This simulator is ideal for anyone who flies RC helicopters or is interested in starting. It's particularly beneficial for beginners looking to learn the basics without the fear of damaging expensive equipment, as well as intermediate and advanced pilots wanting to refine their 3D flying techniques.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.64 — 2026-08-29

Number of small improvements

### 3.51 — 2020-05-16

Open model format (OBJ) added for user created models.

### 3.41 — 2018-09-14

Number of small improvements.

### 3.38 — 2018-08-19

Number of stability and performance improvements. The app code migrated to Unity 2018.2

### 3.30 — 2018-01-16

Import function improved. Must have release!

## Apps similar to Absolute RC Heli Simulator

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Infinite Flight Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinite-flight-simulator/id471341991) | 4.3 (27,574) | Free | Games |
| [Sky Warriors: Airplane Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-warriors-airplane-games/id1572323748) | 4.7 (66,333) | Free | Games |
| [Airline Commander: Flight Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airline-commander-flight-game/id1333476679) | 4.6 (82,143) | Free | Games |
| [Turboprop Flight Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turboprop-flight-simulator/id1353498474) | 4.7 (12,688) | Free | Games |
| [Flight Simulator 2025](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-2025/id1453988322) | 4.6 (36,320) | Free | Games |
| [Absolute RC Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-rc-simulator/id534915930) | 4.5 (5,387) | Free | Games |

## More apps by Happy Bytes LLC

- [Absolute RC Heli Sim](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-rc-heli-sim/id525349480)
- [Absolute RC Plane Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-rc-plane-simulator/id526919779)
- [Absolute RC Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-rc-simulator/id534915930)
- [Absolute RC Boat Sim](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-rc-boat-sim/id608126586)
- [Absolute RC Simulator Full](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-rc-simulator-full/id842358146)

All apps by Happy Bytes LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/509114226

## Related topics

[absolute rc heli simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/absolute-rc-heli-simulator) · [rc helicopter flying](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rc-helicopter-flying) · [absolute rc heli sim](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/absolute-rc-heli-sim) · [rc heli](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rc-heli) · [rc heli toolbox](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rc-heli-toolbox) · [absolute rc](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/absolute-rc) · [absolute rc simulator full](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/absolute-rc-simulator-full)

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-30.*