# Electric RC Sim > Realistic radio-controlled aircraft flight simulator for learning and fun. (iPhone/iPad app by jetstripes.com.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electric-rc-sim/id696450432 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [jetstripes.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/513893264) - Category: Games, Sports, Simulation, Sports - Price: $2.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.10/5 from 62 App Store ratings · 184 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 6.0 · 69 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-09-13 - Data updated: 2026-09-06 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electric-rc-sim/id696450432/reviews.md ## What is Electric RC Sim? Experience all the fun and excitement of RC plane flying without leaving your chair! Electric RC Sim is a flight simulator for radio controlled aircraft. Fast startup plus realistic physics and graphics make it a pleasure to fly. Use it to learn to fly (I did!), hone your skills, or just have fun flying around. Learning to fly an RC plane takes practice, and Electric RC Sim can help you learn much faster. If (when) you crash, just press the reset button and you're flying again. There's no need to fuss with building, repairing, or waiting for a calm day, saving you time and money. Includes: * two drones: simulates 4 motors, 3 axis gyro, PID controllers. Practice flips! * all my favourite aircraft: two trainers, a slow flyer, an aerobatic plane and a flying wing * aerobatic plane: learn to perform moves such as knife edging, snap rolls, ground loops * P-51 for some scale flying fun * ducted fan jet with massive control surfaces: crazy fast and crazy fun. Do flat spins like Maverick! * control line plane: great for learning control basics * "antigravity" trainer: have fun while learning the controls without having to worry about gravity * four different flying fields, each with different wind conditions * handy help guide for beginner pilots Features: * detailed nonlinear nonstationary flight dynamics model * photorealistic graphics * intelligent camera view and zoom helps improve sense of space and speed of your plane * landscape and portrait view: portrait view helps with sense of altitude of your plane * works great on iPhone; looks amazing on iPad * realistic engine sounds: gotta love the sound of a screaming brushless! Advanced controller (available as an optional In-App Purchase): * set rates, expo and trim per model * access to additional drone modes: - hold: gentler for beginners - expert: a blend of acro and auto levelling - acro: sticks control turn rates - flies just like a 3d heli! To prevent accidental purchases, you can disable In-App Purchases in your device settings. Customer reviews: "I received a physical quad copter/drone as a gift, and having never been around one had issues flying it. I was hesitant to practice, fearing causing damage to the flyer or persons/animals. I found this app which allows simulated flying in a safe environment with the exact controls my particular model used. After a couple days with the app I was able to fly the real thing with confidence, and within a week was completing flips, spins, fast direction changes, and expert maneuvers. I can't recommend this program enough." "What a great training tool... Superb stall and flight control simulation. Love the wind..." "Most realistic rc sim at the moment!! ... novice to experienced will enjoy" "Portrait view is a great idea, and the camera zoom works perfectly. UI is simple and to the point..." "Once I heard the word 'flips'... Awesome" Check out "Electric RC Sim Lite" if you'd prefer to try before you buy. It features the 3 Channel trainer plane and one field. *** If you like this app, be sure to check out "RC Toybox" (iPad only). A fun game to play with your kids. *** ## Key features - Realistic flight physics - Multiple aircraft types (drones, trainers, aerobatic planes, jets) - Various flying environments with wind conditions - Intelligent camera views and zoom - Optional advanced controller with custom settings - Detailed flight dynamics model ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $2.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Advanced Controller | $1.99 | one-time | ## Chart rankings - #161 in Top Paid · Sports (US App Store) ## What do users think of Electric RC Sim? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Realistic flight simulation - 👍 Great for learning/practice - 💡 Helpful for RC hobbyists - 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls - 👍 Good value for money **Cons** - 🐛 Some planes need trimming - 🐛 Quadcopter physics could be improved - 🔋 Occasional performance issues **Commonly reported bugs** - Compatibility issues on newer iOS versions - Crashes and freezes reported **Most requested features** - More aircraft models (jets, helicopters, etc.) - Obstacle courses/challenges - First-person view (FPV) mode - Adjustable wind conditions - Altitude hold for quadcopters ## Recent user reviews (10 of 184) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electric-rc-sim/id696450432/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Gut,aber ein paar Sachen fehlen! *2025-12-11* Wäre schön wenn man Hangwind segeln könnte Und ein paar größere Modelle wie Asw 28 oder auch F3B / F3J . Ebenfalls fehlen Helikopter Aber für das Geld ist die App gut! ### 5/5 — Very fun to do when bored *2025-11-07, version 1.4* When I am bored I hop onto this game and it passes time quite well, very lovely when I have to wait at places ### 5/5 — I love this app! *2024-06-15, version 1.4* I downloaded the app in anticipation of getting some virtual experience before trying to fly an actual RC plane. It is very challenging if you have not flown an RC aircraft before, and I can’t say how realistic it is. However, I have spent a tremendous amount of time mastering the 3 channel cub, before moving on to 4 channel aircraft and the jet. I have just acquired my first electric RC plane, and I’m putting in some more training hours in the hope that when I fly the actual model I will have more of an idea how to fly and land. I’d recommend this app to anyone who might be considering the purchase of an RC aircraft or if you are looking for a challenge! ### 1/5 — App doesn’t work correctly on iOS 17 *2023-09-26, version 1.4* Three of the 4 controls work correctly, the Yaw control (left to right) on the left stick doesn’t work on iOS 17. ### 1/5 — Enjoy My Money *2023-08-17, version 1.4* Paid for this app and it won’t even start on phone or iPad even after trying all the recommended fixes. ### 5/5 — TIGHT *2023-04-27* This is the best RC flight game on mobile. Planes go fast. Fun to fly. Good to play. No ads, which is wonderful, and only 2 total purchases possible. And …yes… the controls are TIGHT. The F-18 is the best plane. Invest in the full version, because the lite only has 3-CH trainer. You will love this game. but mostly you will love the F-18. It goes about 60 mph. ### 5/5 — Sein Geld wert. *2022-10-14* Eine tolle Simulation, würde mich noch freuen wenn eine Kompatibilität für Mifi Controller existieren würde. ### 5/5 — Best drone simulation game *2022-07-24, version 1.4* Kudos to the developers this is the best most realistic drone simulation flight game I found on the App Store the physics and the controls are great and very true to life, better than anything else I’ve tried out of about 12 others. ### 5/5 — I love the game *2022-01-30* I love this game so much and it’s so much fun I hope you can make more fun.(the nickname was not working so I had to put in a crazy nickname) ### 5/5 — Отличный симулятор *2021-04-17, version 1.4* Спасибо за качественную физику и графику! Топ! ## Frequently asked questions about Electric RC Sim ### What is Electric RC Sim? Electric RC Sim is a flight simulator application designed to replicate the experience of flying radio-controlled aircraft. It features realistic physics and graphics, allowing users to learn, practice, or simply enjoy flying various types of RC planes and drones in different environments. ### What kind of aircraft can I fly in Electric RC Sim? The app includes a variety of aircraft, such as two drones capable of flips, two trainer planes, a slow flyer, an aerobatic plane, a P-51 for scale flying, a ducted fan jet, a control line plane, and an 'antigravity' trainer. Each offers a unique flying experience. ### Is Electric RC Sim free to use? The application is free to download and use, with an optional advanced controller available as an in-app purchase. This advanced controller unlocks additional features like custom rate and expo settings, and specialized drone flight modes. ### What are the benefits of using this simulator? This simulator provides a safe and cost-effective way to learn and practice RC flying. It eliminates the need for physical repairs after crashes, saves time by not requiring calm weather, and allows users to experiment with maneuvers and aircraft types without risk. ### What makes the flight simulation realistic? The app utilizes a detailed nonlinear nonstationary flight dynamics model to simulate realistic flight behavior. Combined with photorealistic graphics, intelligent camera views, and realistic engine sounds, it aims to provide an immersive and authentic RC flying experience. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4 — 2016-08-16 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. New drone which automatically flips when bank angle is high. New field. If you like this update, please take the time to rate/review the app. Old ratings get hidden with each update. Thanks and have fun! ### 1.3 — 2015-10-01 After many months of hard work, we are proud to present our biggest update yet! New/improved features include: * mini zoom window: make those planes easier to see * new plane: ducted fan F18 jet! It's fast and it has massive control surfaces for a wild ride. * advanced controller LCD screen (In-App Purchase): - expo and rates adjustable for each model - adjust trim for each model - new quadcopter modes: + altitude hold + acro mode + expert (acro with blend) mode * retrimmed all models. Most are trimmed for level flight at about half throttle * better iPhone 6 and 6+ support * tried to clear up confusion between 3ch and 4ch planes User interface improvements: * nice big fly button so you can get back to flying faster * selection swiping direction is now always consistent regardless of portrait or landscape mode * relative stick controls: you can now touch anywhere on the control and drag your finger to adjust the stick. Releasing your touch will spring the control back to center. * the stick areas are now bigger for some devices (eg iPhone in landscape). Numerous improvements to quadcopter: * IMU calculations: now stabilizes better from upside down * quadcopter always starts pointing away from you. * quadcopter props now break properly in a bad "landing". Some minor tweaks to physics and general handling. Updates to help page. Thanks to everyone for the feedback and suggestions and please keep those ratings, reviews and emails coming! Note: to prevent accidental purchases, you can disable In-App Purchases in your device settings. ### 1.2 — 2013-11-21 Wind! Each field now has different wind conditions. New model for scale fun flying: P51! (and changed the icon again) Tweaks to aerodynamics for some of the models, mainly for more upside down flying fun. Rudder and aileron guide dots: know where your rudder and aileron sticks are pointing. On a real controller you would feel the feedback from the stick springs. Added mode 3 and mode 4 controllers. Updated docs for wind and quadcopter flips. ### 1.1 — 2013-10-25 Quadcopter! Full simulation of 4 motors, 3 axis gyro and PID controllers. Practice flips! Updated for iOS 7. Improvements to sound. Also, your music will now keep playing when the app starts (there were arguments in the dev team about who was to blame for missing this one) Update to the Antigravity Trainer. Thanks to everyone for buying, rating, and sending us feedback. Please keep those ratings coming! ### 1.0 — 2013-09-13 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Electric RC Sim | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Shredsauce](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shredsauce/id875928218) | 4.1 (887) | Free | Games | | [True Skate](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-skate/id549105915) | 3.8 (8,953) | $1.99 | Games | | [MX Bikes - Dirt Bike Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-bikes-dirt-bike-games/id1609082296) | 4.3 (9,148) | Free | Games | | [Disc Golf Valley](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disc-golf-valley/id1454709572) | 4.3 (1,925) | Free | Games | | [Absolute RC Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-rc-simulator/id534915930) | 4.5 (5,387) | Free | Games | | [Fly Fishing Simulator HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-fishing-simulator-hd/id1187773953) | 4.4 (372) | Free | Games | ## More apps by jetstripes.com - [Electric RC Sim Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electric-rc-sim-lite/id740313940) - [RC Toybox](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rc-toybox/id949355834) - [RC Toybox: build & play, 1 or 2 players (lite)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rc-toybox-build-and-play-1-or-2-players-lite/id964700725) - [Bicker Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bicker-games/id1067277989) - [Bicker Games Controller](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bicker-games-controller/id1069725865) All apps by jetstripes.com: https://appshunter.io/developer/513893264 --- *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 2026-09-06.*