# Planes Control! vs GameTouch Controller

The clearest difference is price: Planes Control! at Free against GameTouch Controller's $2.99. Planes Control! also leads on ratings volume (6.8K vs 24). GameTouch Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Planes Control! is free to download; GameTouch Controller costs $2.99 up front. Planes Control! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. GameTouch Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

GameTouch Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planes Control! has 6.8K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Planes Control!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of GameTouch Controller's.

Planes Control! ships an update monthly, GameTouch Controller every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planes Control! | GameTouch Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-control/id1015114550/reviews) | **[5.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gametouch-controller/id1636055248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 79.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 40 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Antonio Calvino Esquer](https://appshunter.io/developer/995217234) | [grant draper](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633587902) |

## What reviewers say

### Planes Control!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-control/id1015114550)

Guide aircraft to safe landings while avoiding hazards like storms and enemy attacks. Control over 60 different planes and helicopters across 13 challenging levels. Engage in aerial combat, fight wildfires, and manage air traffic in this addictive simulation game.

**Highlights:** Draw flight paths for aircraft, Avoid collisions and environmental hazards, Pilot over 60 types of planes and helicopters, Engage in aerial combat, Fight wildfires with air tankers, Navigate diverse and challenging levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 5× Rescue Teams. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all HD Levels | $0.99 | one-time |
| Classic levels | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock "Time Machine" levels! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock "10th Anniversary" levels! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Three crashes per game. | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic levels and no ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 20× Rescue Teams. | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads. | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50× Rescue Teams. | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Simple yet challenging
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good variety of levels
- 🚀 Responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Progress not saved
- 🐛 Collision detection issues
- 🐛 Planes spawning off-screen

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on iOS 14
- High score not recorded correctly
- Planes colliding off-screen
- Notification bar interfering with gameplay

**Requested features**

- More level options and customization
- Ability to pause and resume games
- Improved tutorial and instructions
- Difficulty settings for each level
- Leaderboards and achievements


### GameTouch Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gametouch-controller/id1636055248)

Transform any device into a custom controller for your PC games. Connect multiple touch screens simultaneously to build immersive simulator cockpits. Features a dedicated server-side editor for complete customization.

**Highlights:** Customizable game controller, PC command sending, Multiple touch screen support, Simulator cockpit setup, Server-side editor

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planes Control! free?

Planes Control! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GameTouch Controller free?

GameTouch Controller costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Planes Control! or GameTouch Controller?

GameTouch Controller is rated higher. Planes Control! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while GameTouch Controller averages 5.0 from 24 ratings.

### Do Planes Control! or GameTouch Controller have ads?

Planes Control! shows ads; GameTouch Controller does not.

### Which is updated more often, Planes Control! or GameTouch Controller?

Planes Control! ships an update monthly, and GameTouch Controller every 3 days. Most recently, Planes Control! was updated on October 9, 2026 and GameTouch Controller on October 7, 2026.

---

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