# Control Tower Free — user reviews > 98 indexed App Store user reviews of Control Tower Free by 4 Save Soft, rated 4.30/5 from 178 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-tower-free/id457562295/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-tower-free/id457562295.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 119 · 4★ 23 · 3★ 13 · 2★ 8 · 1★ 15 ## What do users think of Control Tower Free? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay - 👍 Simple and easy to learn mechanics - 🧠 Good brain exercise and attention training - 🎨 Nice graphics and visual design - ⚡ Quick to download and lightweight - 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for all ages - 🎯 Challenging difficulty progression **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes - 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements - 🎮 Uncontrollable planes at screen borders - 📱 Poor scaling on newer devices (iPhone 11+) - 🎯 Unfair gameplay mechanics (planes spawn uncontrollably) - 🔊 Missing music and audio features - 😤 Frustrating touch responsiveness issues - 🚫 Limited free content (only 1 map/level) - 📺 Ad banner obscures gameplay area **Commonly reported bugs** - Planes spawn on screen edges and cannot be controlled - App crashes when submitting scores - App freezes mid-game with no save function - Touch input delay and unresponsive controls - Planes crash due to uncontrollable border spawns - Screen scaling issues on newer iPhone models - Ad banner causes crashes when displaying - Controls flip upside down (orientation bug) - Pause function does not work properly - Game won't load or start properly - Planes don't respond to drawn flight paths **Most requested features** - New maps and levels - Restore original Flight Control game - Better sound design and music - Improved plane graphics and visual clarity - Tutorial for new players - Faster plane spawn rates - Multiple free levels instead of just one - Option to disable ads with one-time payment - Full-screen support for modern devices ## Newest reviews (18 of 98) ### 2/5 — Border Crashes *2026-04-21* Not a bad game, but if a plane is flying along the border, it can’t be moved by me. If a new plane appears in its path along the border, there is a crash and the game is over. Fix it. ### 4/5 — Pretty good game *2023-10-11, version 1.5.12* I had a similar game to this years ago and finding it was a treat. I’m enjoying it very much ### 2/5 — Annoying bugs *2022-05-20* I used to love the original flight control game and this could be as good except for a bug that spawns planes on the very edge of the screen which then travel parallel to the edge. Since they’re not fully on the screen you can’t control them and eventually they crash into another plane ending the game which is super annoying. Shame. ### 4/5 — Addictive *2022-04-17* Addictive but bring back Flight Control! ### 4/5 — Good, but planes are wrong *2022-04-17* The military jet should be faster The commercial jet image should be larger The twin engine image is drawn goofy ### 4/5 — Great Game *2022-01-11* Very fun game! ### 4/5 — Great fun *2020-07-05* Addictive. ### 3/5 — Prefer Flight Control *2020-04-02* Wish the original was still on the App Store Why not? Still entertaining but a poor substitute ### 3/5 — Not like the former game *2018-03-14, version 1.5.12* Former flight control was great, this one is Ok. ### 3/5 — Fun game. *2018-01-19* The planes have different speeds which is fun, but when you touch a plane it tends to go in a circle. If you use a lighter touch, it won’t respond. Very frustrating. It needs a sound when the planes are entering the pattern. ### 3/5 — Only one free window *2017-10-21* Do miss my flight control. This is as close as it gets to flight control. I’ll give a 3 stars due to too many commercials ### 3/5 — Lacking Attention to Details *2017-10-01* A technical replica of the original Flight Control, this remake falls short of providing a convincing replacement. The charm and care with which the former was created is lacking here, it if those details can be overlooked it fits the bill. ### 4/5 — Wish they still had the music *2017-08-30* Fun game. ### 3/5 — Good copy, but no Flight Control *2017-08-16* Developers have done a decent job of copying the original, graphics look nice, but it's just not the same sadly. Wish the original would come back to the App Store. :/ ### 2/5 — Close but no cigar *2017-07-30* Lacks the charm of FlightControl, which was 1000 times better. No music, only 1 map for the free version and you get bombarded with ads. Plus getting to continue playing by watching an ad? Good idea for kids but just gives a pass for everyone else to continually fail. Two stars for same gameplay idea. ### 4/5 — Control Tower *2017-07-20* Great ### 2/5 — Classic *2017-02-22, version 1.5.12* Great game mod classic. Way too many ads ### 4/5 — A great game...almost *2016-08-31* You have to buy the full version to get the maps and achievements. You do start out with 1 map though. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Lack of control *2021-07-30* The game is very challenging and long lasting even for beginners. The problem is that some of the aircraft cannot be controlled and as a result, crash. Other issue is that aircraft enter as helicopters are landing and there is no time to react. It is very frustrating especially when you are doing well and have a high score. I view this as cheating. I continue to enjoy the game during long waits at appointments, but I am always ready for the ever present frustrations and disappointments. ### 1/5 — Update the game if you expect money *2021-04-29* The screen size looks like it was designed for an iPhone 6 and was weirdly scaled on my iPhone 11. The developers have the audacity to run ads between tries, but can’t bother to scale the screen size. If you want someone to pay, you need to bother to develop for newer devices. ### 1/5 — Love this game *2019-07-04* Oh how I would love this game if it didn’t cheat! It crashes into you where you cannot stop it. Why? I don’t understand why. Had the previous one of this game without this problem. I wasn’t always good at it, but it didn’t cheat. I am a good loser, so why have you done this?you clever people that make these games. It just spoils it, ### 1/5 — Terrible *2018-07-08* I want Flight Control back! I can’t believe it was removed! This version is terrible and only has one level! Unless you’re willing to pay! I am deleting it! ### 1/5 — Falls far short of the original *2017-11-28* I just don’t like it, having played the original. ### 1/5 — Don't bother. *2017-07-26* Cheap knockoff of another game. Forced video adds. ### 1/5 — Knock off *2016-05-26* Worse version of flight control ### 1/5 — Good and HORRIBLE. *2015-12-30, version 1.5.4* I think the app is awesome but the fact that it crashes when I start a new game makes it deserve 1 star. Good thing I didn't get the full version!! ### 1/5 — My eyes hurt *2015-06-29, version 1.1* The graphics were so bad my eyes hurt right away. Terrible version!! ### 1/5 — Charged without consent *2015-05-27* I was charged rs.60 for downloading this " free " app the moment I entered my credit card details. What's wrong with you guys??!! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Excellent fun, *2022-11-03* Very challenging at higher speed. ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2021-06-21* This game is absolutely a work of art, maps are great, and achievements are challenging and fun! But I would appreciate a new map, just one! Then it would be a five star! ### 5/5 — Great game *2019-06-07, version 1.5.12* Good to use for all ages ### 5/5 — Love it *2017-06-02* Excellent game. Very addictive.......even my wife loves it! ### 5/5 — Great training app *2016-09-22, version 1.5.12* A lot of fun and great training for a potential Air Traffic Controller. I should know, I teach Air Ttaffic Control :-) ### 5/5 — Fun *2016-09-07* Nice little game to relax or kill your time ### 5/5 — Excellent! *2016-06-17* The little planes are just like my life's tasks in the air and on the runway! Challenging and fun. ### 5/5 — Fun game *2016-04-12, version 1.5.12* No discernible bugs! ### 5/5 — Works perfect *2016-03-14* The only issues are my brain! ### 5/5 — Love it! *2016-03-12, version 1.5.12* Very excellent game. --- *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 2026-08-25.*