# San Francisco Flight Simulator vs SkyPilot

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | San Francisco Flight Simulator | SkyPilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/san-francisco-flight-simulator/id1053331284/reviews)** | [3.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skypilot-flight-simulator/id6752569496/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **160** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **35.7% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 348 MB | 765 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tri One Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/868216653) | [Said Adhame](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775917803) |

## What reviewers say

### San Francisco Flight Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/san-francisco-flight-simulator/id1053331284)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Game | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth controls
- 👍 Realistic flap control
- 👍 Fun flying experience
- 👍 Interesting game
- 👍 Good controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Parking is too hard
- 😠 Coins not received
- 😠 Game is not worth playing
- 😠 Planes cost too much
- 😠 Planes too light or heavy

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add more aircraft
- Change aircraft destinations
- Add aircraft carrier airport
- Add a Night Level
- Add a map/radar


### SkyPilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skypilot-flight-simulator/id6752569496)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Pilot - SkyPilot FS Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Pilot - SkyPilot FS | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Captain - SkyPilot FS | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| SkyPilot FS Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Captain - SkyPilot FS | $4.99 | per month |
| SkyPilot FS Pro - Annual | $39.99 | per year |


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