# Planes vs GeoFS

The clearest difference is rating: GeoFS at 3.8 against Planes's 3.0. GeoFS also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 20%) and ratings volume (710 vs 14). Planes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GeoFS sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Planes asks for nothing beyond the download.

GeoFS holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GeoFS has 710 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Planes's written reviews are positive against 60% of GeoFS's.

Planes ships an update every 2 months, GeoFS every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planes | GeoFS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-war-flight-sim-2016/id1062555229/reviews) | **[3.8 (710 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geofs-flight-simulator/id1438750773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **710** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **60.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vitaliy Odarchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/939513250) | [Xavier Tassin](https://appshunter.io/developer/478397570) |

## What reviewers say

### Planes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-war-flight-sim-2016/id1062555229)

Engage in intense aerial combat with a variety of warplanes. Test your skills through challenging missions, including battles against formidable bosses. Simple controls and rocket/gunplay make for straightforward, action-packed gameplay.

**Highlights:** 10 different planes, 15 fatigue missions, Rocket and gunplay combat, Laserpointer aiming, 3 boss battles, Simple controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### GeoFS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geofs-flight-simulator/id1438750773)

Experience a realistic flight simulator with global satellite imagery and a wide range of aircraft. Practice VFR, explore beautiful landscapes, or enjoy multiplayer flights with real-time weather and traffic.

**Highlights:** Worldwide satellite imagery, Realistic physics and flight models, Global multiplayer, Navigation charts and radio navigation, 30+ aircraft with cockpits, Real-time weather and traffic

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HD - 1 Month Subscription | $1.99 | one-time |
| HD - 1 Year Subscription | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing scenery and global coverage
- 🤩 Wide variety of aircraft
- 💰 Free with optional paid subscription
- 🌍 Ability to fly anywhere in the world

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔌 High battery consumption
- 🕹️ Difficult controls and navigation
- 🔍 Limited graphics and details without paid subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Planes bouncing off runways
- Frequent loading issues and boot loops
- Rendering problems and white/blue screens
- Autopilot and controls not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more passenger and military aircraft
- Implement flight planning and navigation tools
- Improve weather effects and lighting
- Optimize performance and reduce crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planes free?

Planes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GeoFS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Planes or GeoFS?

GeoFS is rated higher. Planes averages 3.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while GeoFS averages 3.8 from 710 ratings.

### Do Planes or GeoFS have ads?

GeoFS shows ads; Planes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Planes or GeoFS?

Planes ships an update every 2 months, and GeoFS every 6 months. Most recently, Planes was updated on October 24, 2026 and GeoFS on October 29, 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.*