# Avion Flight Simulator ™ vs RFS

The clearest difference is price: Avion Flight Simulator ™ at Free against RFS's $0.99. Avion Flight Simulator ™ also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). RFS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 24 months). On rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Avion Flight Simulator ™ is free to download; RFS costs $0.99 up front. Avion Flight Simulator ™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RFS sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Avion Flight Simulator ™ against 4.6 for RFS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RFS has 24K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Avion Flight Simulator ™'s written reviews are positive against 74% of RFS's.

Avion Flight Simulator ™ ships an update every 24 months, RFS every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avion Flight Simulator ™ | RFS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avion-flight-simulator/id1043102016/reviews) | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfs-real-flight-simulator/id1444761746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1K | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#3** |
| Size | 225 MB | 547 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TeaPOT Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1043102015) | [RORTOS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/454802333) |

## What reviewers say

### Avion Flight Simulator ™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avion-flight-simulator/id1043102016)

Experience realistic flight simulation with a variety of aircraft, from small planes to jumbo jets. Engage in over 60 missions, navigate dynamic weather, and explore detailed cities and airports.

**Highlights:** 12 detailed aircraft to pilot, Cockpit view, 60+ immersive missions, Dynamic real-world weather, Detailed cities and airports, Realistic flight simulation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all the remaining Aircrafts in the game | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Superb flight experience
- 👍 Excellent flight physics
- 🚀 Realistic and entertaining
- 👍 Variety of aircraft
- 👍 Fun and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Planes not matching missions
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Planes not loading correctly
- Missions not working as intended
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add more planes and missions
- Improve landing and braking mechanics
- Fix compatibility issues
- Remove paywall for full access


### RFS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfs-real-flight-simulator/id1444761746)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Racing, #35 Top Paid · Simulation, #46 Top Grossing · Racing, #79 Top Paid · Games, #116 Top Paid (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of piloting an aircraft with a realistic flight simulator. Learn takeoffs, landings, and full flights with detailed 3D cockpits and extensive airport options. Engage in multiplayer mode or try your hand at air traffic control.

**Highlights:** 60+ airplane models with 3D cockpits, 1900+ HD airports with 3D buildings, Real-time flights and weather, Multiplayer mode with global community, Air Traffic Control (ATC) game mode, Customizable liveries and airport designs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RFS Pro (1 month) | $3.99 | per month |
| RFS Pro (1 month) | $4.99 | per month |
| RFS Pro (1 month) | $5.99 | per month |
| RFS Pro (1 month) | $5.99 | per month |
| RFS Pro (6 months) | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| RFS Pro (6 month) | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| RFS Pro (1 year) | $29.99 | per year |
| RFS Pro (1 year) | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic simulation
- 🚀 Variety of aircraft and liveries
- 🚀 Affordable subscription
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 👍 Impressive graphics and 3D airports

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
- 🐛 Autopilot and flight model issues
- 🐛 Lack of interactive cockpit features
- 🔋 Drains device battery quickly
- 💰 Limited free aircraft selection

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues when switching devices
- Runway and taxiway rendering problems
- Autopilot disconnects during long flights
- Inconsistent landing gear and reverse thrust behavior

**Requested features**

- Add more free aircraft options
- Improve ATC functionality and realism
- Implement more advanced camera views (cabin, under-wing, etc.)
- Add support for external controllers (throttle, etc.)
- Improve weather effects and turbulence simulation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Avion Flight Simulator ™ free?

Avion Flight Simulator ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RFS free?

RFS costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Avion Flight Simulator ™ or RFS?

RFS is rated higher. Avion Flight Simulator ™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while RFS averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.

### Do Avion Flight Simulator ™ or RFS have ads?

Avion Flight Simulator ™ shows ads; RFS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Avion Flight Simulator ™ or RFS?

Avion Flight Simulator ™ ships an update every 24 months, and RFS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Avion Flight Simulator ™ was updated on October 24, 2026 and RFS on October 24, 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.*