Comparison

San Francisco Flight Simulator vs SkyPilot

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

San Francisco Flight Simulator

Experience the thrill of flight over San Francisco. Pilot a variety of aircraft through diverse weather conditions and times of day. Explore iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge from a unique aerial perspective.

Highlights
  • Explore San Francisco by air
  • Fly past the Golden Gate Bridge
  • Includes 24 aircraft
  • Multiple airports
  • Variable weather conditions
  • Day and dusk flying
Features
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Explore the city of San Francisco by air! Fly past the Golden Gate Bridge! Includes 24 aircraft and multiple airports. Fly in wind, rain, at dusk or a on beautiful San Francisco summer day.

About

SkyPilot

Experience ultra-realistic 3D flight with detailed global terrain and meticulously crafted aircraft. Navigate dynamic cockpits with functional instruments and enjoy authentic flight physics and immersive soundscapes.

Highlights
  • Global 3D terrain with satellite precision
  • Realistic aircraft models and flight physics
  • Fully animated and functional cockpit instruments
  • Immersive sound effects
  • Multiple aircraft types to pilot
  • Free flight mode for global exploration
Features
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SkyPilot – Flight Simulator is an ultra-realistic 3D flight simulator that invites you to explore the entire planet with breathtaking detail and precision. Powered by cutting-edge global terrain technology, this simulator blends true-to-life flight physics, meticulously crafted high-fidelity aircraft models, immersive realistic sound effects, stunning real-world landscapes, and a fully animated cockpit with functional instruments to deliver an unparalleled flying experience. Whether you're soaring over rugged mountain ranges, navigating bustling city skylines, or gliding above serene oceans, SkyPilot brings the world to your fingertips with satellite-accurate topography and a dynamic cockpit that responds in real time to your every input. Each aircraft in SkyPilot is a masterpiece of virtual engineering, featuring its own unique, realistic physical model, intricately detailed 3D design, authentic sound effects, smooth, lifelike animations, and a fully interactive cockpit with functional instruments. The animated cockpit brings every flight to life with real-time instrument feedback—working gauges, dials, and displays, creating a sensory-rich environment that aviation enthusiasts will adore. Key Features Global 3D Terrain – Fly over real-world topography, towering mountains, iconic cities, and global landmarks with satellite precision, thanks to an advanced geospatial data. Individual Aircraft Realism – Every plane boasts a distinct physical flight model, unique 3D model, realistic sounds, dynamic animations, and a fully interactive cockpit, tailored to reflect its real-world performance. Authentic Flight Physics – Experience precise aerodynamics, weight distribution, and handling characteristics, finely tuned for each aircraft type, with cockpit instruments providing real-time feedback to mirror real-world flight dynamics. Immersive Sounds – Hear the thunder of engines, ambient cockpit noises, and the subtle clicks of switches and dials, enhancing the sense of being aloft. Multiple Aircraft Types – Pilot a diverse fleet, including the SkyLiner 738, SkyHawk 182, SkyTour 400 and CloudVoyager 330neo, each with its own unique characteristics and animated cockpits—from nimble light propeller planes to robust commercial jets. Animated Cockpit with Functional Instruments – Immerse yourself in a dynamic cockpit where every gauge, dial, and display is fully functional, responding in real time to your inputs for unparalleled realism and control. Intuitive Cockpit & Camera Views – Switch seamlessly between a detailed, animated cockpit view with functional instruments for full immersion or an external camera for a panoramic flight perspective. Free Flight Mode – Explore any corner of the globe at your leisure, with no time limits or restrictions, using the interactive cockpit to navigate endless adventures. Smooth Mobile Performance – Optimized for mobile devices, ensuring seamless and enjoyable flying with responsive cockpit instruments, even on the go, with performance tweaks for battery efficiency and frame rates. SkyPilot is more than just a game—it’s a gateway to the skies, offering a true flight experience that captures the thrill and challenge of aviation. Take off Now, engage with accurate aircraft models featuring realistic physics, smooth animations, authentic sounds, and functional cockpit instruments, and immerse yourself in the precision that makes every journey feel like the real thing. Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast eager to master different aircraft and their intricate cockpits, a pilot in training looking to hone your skills, or simply someone who loves the awe-inspiring views of Earth from above, SkyPilot – Flight Simulator provides the most immersive and accessible flying experience on mobile. Prepare for takeoff and discover a world of flight waiting to be explored! Terms of Use: https://skypilotfs.my.canva.site/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://skypilotfs.my.canva.site/privacy-policy

Screenshots

San Francisco Flight Simulator4 screens
SkyPilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: San Francisco Flight Simulator at 3.7 against SkyPilot's 3.0. San Francisco Flight Simulator also leads on ratings volume (160 vs 10) and review sentiment (36% vs 25%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. San Francisco Flight Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SkyPilot sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

San Francisco Flight Simulator holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: San Francisco Flight Simulator has 160 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of San Francisco Flight Simulator's written reviews are positive against 25% of SkyPilot's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
San Francisco Flight Simulator versus SkyPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSan Francisco Flight SimulatorSkyPilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (160 ratings) — better3.0 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings160 — better10
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size348 MB765 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTri One GamesSaid Adhame

Customer experience

San Francisco Flight Simulator

All ratings160 ratings
Positive65.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative47.6%

SkyPilot

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral66.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral75.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

San Francisco Flight Simulator

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Parking is way too hard
  • Coins not received after parking
  • Hard to take off from some airports
  • Hard to land at airports with short runways
  • Half the planes are too light or heavy
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  • Can't land
  • Cannot take off from runways
  • Joystick is too sensitive
  • Controls do not work
  • So glitchy can’t see were your going
  • Game unfinished lots of glitches
  • Air speed on jets is too slow
  • Jets crash a lot
  • Plane crashes on one of the runways
  • Confusing path helpers and radar
  • Crashed to normal road
  • Crap handling
  • No manoeuvrability or sensitivity to controls

Requested features

17 requests
  • Add more aircraft
  • Change aircraft destinations
  • Add aircraft carrier airport
  • Add a Night Level
  • Add a map/radar
Show 12 more
  • Add more SF areas
  • Better controls
  • Earn more coins for longer distances
  • Update the app
  • Add more money for perfect landings
  • Add new routes
  • Calibrate accelerometer
  • Altimeter that works
  • More coins per mission
  • Add old planes
  • Fix Oaklands runways
  • Make runways better

SkyPilot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

San Francisco Flight Simulator

One-time1
  • Unlock Game$6.99
6 purchases

SkyPilot

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Pilot - SkyPilot FS Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Pro Pilot - SkyPilot FS$1.991 Month
  • Pro Captain - SkyPilot FS$1.997 Days
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  • SkyPilot FS Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Captain - SkyPilot FS3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • SkyPilot FS Pro - Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is San Francisco Flight Simulator free?
San Francisco Flight Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SkyPilot free?
SkyPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, San Francisco Flight Simulator or SkyPilot?
San Francisco Flight Simulator is rated higher. San Francisco Flight Simulator averages 3.7 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while SkyPilot averages 3.0 from 10 ratings.
Do San Francisco Flight Simulator or SkyPilot have ads?
Neither San Francisco Flight Simulator nor SkyPilot shows ads.

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