# Planes Control! vs IF Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Planes Control! at 4.7 against IF Remote's 3.9. Planes Control! also leads on ratings volume (6.8K vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). IF Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planes Control! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and IF Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Planes Control! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planes Control! has 6.8K ratings behind it against 7, 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 75% of IF Remote's.

Planes Control! ships an update monthly, IF Remote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planes Control! | IF Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-control/id1015114550/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/if-remote/id6737768453/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **79.1% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Antonio Calvino Esquer](https://appshunter.io/developer/995217234) | [Canadian Seagull Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635752551) |

## 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


### IF Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/if-remote/id6737768453)

Control your Infinite Flight simulation remotely from another device. Monitor flight progress, aircraft status, and adjust autopilot settings in real-time. Features include a live map, flight plan visualization, and automatic climb adjustments.

**Highlights:** Live map with flight plan, Flight progress tracker, Aircraft state insights, Remote autopilot control, Live activity on lock screen, Auto step climb, Top-of-descent notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IF Remote Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| IF Remote Pro - Annual | $41.99 | per year |
| IF Remote Pro - Daily Pass | $1.49 | one-time |
| IF Remote Pro - Weekly Pass | $2.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planes Control! free?

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

### Is IF Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Planes Control! or IF Remote?

Planes Control! is rated higher. Planes Control! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while IF Remote averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Planes Control! or IF Remote have ads?

Planes Control! shows ads; IF Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Planes Control! or IF Remote?

Planes Control! ships an update monthly, and IF Remote every 4 days. Most recently, Planes Control! was updated on September 27, 2026 and IF Remote on June 4, 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.*