# Avion Flight Simulator ™ vs Bad Penguins

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bad Penguins at 100% against Avion Flight Simulator ™'s 57%. Bad Penguins also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 24 months). Avion Flight Simulator ™'s advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Avion Flight Simulator ™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bad Penguins sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bad Penguins holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avion Flight Simulator ™ has 1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Avion Flight Simulator ™'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Bad Penguins's.

Avion Flight Simulator ™ ships an update every 24 months, Bad Penguins weekly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avion Flight Simulator ™ | Bad Penguins |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avion-flight-simulator/id1043102016/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-penguins/id6807952288/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 225 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TeaPOT Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1043102015) | [Evan Dawson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801551833) |

## 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


### Bad Penguins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-penguins/id6807952288)

Embark on a fast-paced Arctic rescue mission to save good penguins and cure the infected. Fight through challenging levels, upgrade your gear, and collect unique items. Can you secure the continent before the strange infection spreads?

**Highlights:** Fast-paced Arctic rescue action, Cure infected penguins with research gear, 100 missions across 10 frozen locations, Face 20 escalating boss encounters, Collect hats, serum colors, and cure bursts, Unlock stronger injectors, shields, and gear, Tube Rush mini-game with boss battles

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arctic Elite Field Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Avion Flight Simulator ™ free?

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

### Is Bad Penguins free?

Bad Penguins is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Bad Penguins is rated higher. Avion Flight Simulator ™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Bad Penguins averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Avion Flight Simulator ™ or Bad Penguins have ads?

Both Avion Flight Simulator ™ and Bad Penguins show ads.

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

Avion Flight Simulator ™ ships an update every 24 months, and Bad Penguins weekly. Most recently, Avion Flight Simulator ™ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Bad Penguins on October 26, 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.*