# Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 vs Airplane Boston

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Airplane Boston at 100% against Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016's 21%. Airplane Boston also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.6) and ads (none vs shown). Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016's advantage is ratings volume (258 vs 27). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Airplane Boston sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Airplane Boston holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 has 258 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016's written reviews are positive against 100% of Airplane Boston's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 | Airplane Boston |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-flywings-2016/id1066998417/reviews) | **[4.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airplane-boston/id1100422829/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **258** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 394 MB | 505 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thetis Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/339173067) | [Quantum Design Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/419048022) |

## What reviewers say

### Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-flywings-2016/id1066998417)

Experience realistic flight simulation with a vast selection of aircraft and over 10,000 airports worldwide. Engage in commercial pilot career or free flight modes with fully functional 3D cockpits and accurate physics.

**Highlights:** 50 aircraft models, 10,000+ airports, Commercial pilot career mode, Free flight mode, Fully functional 3D cockpits, Realistic physics engine, Weather and turbulence simulation

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bart G58 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Refuel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arbus 318 Asia Arways | $2.99 | one-time |
| Leerjet 60XL Bombard | $2.99 | one-time |
| Arbus 319 Della Airlines | $3.99 | one-time |
| Boing 747 VC25 United States of America | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boing 757 300 America Airlines | $4.99 | one-time |
| Leerjet 75 Black Vip | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30-Day Premium Club Subscription | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack All Cities | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arbus 380 Neo Emarites | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics
- 👍 Realistic flight experience
- 🤩 Awesome game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤯 Unrealistic controls
- 🤬 Aggressive monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Planes glitching and crashing
- Autopilot not functioning properly
- Fuel and refueling issues
- Frequent app crashes

**Requested features**

- More free planes to unlock
- Better tutorial and instructions
- Improved autopilot and flight assist features
- Multiplayer and online capabilities


### Airplane Boston

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airplane-boston/id1100422829)

Experience flight over Boston with a variety of weather conditions and times of day. This simulator features 24 different aircraft and multiple airport locations for immersive exploration.

**Highlights:** Flight simulation over Boston, 24 different airplanes, Multiple airport locations, Dynamic weather conditions, Day and night flying

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aircraft 13 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aircraft 43 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aircraft 44 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aircraft 46 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aircraft 47 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aircraft 63 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aircraft 70 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aircraft 71 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aircraft 88 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aircraft 53 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aircraft 55 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aircraft 84 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 free?

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Airplane Boston free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 or Airplane Boston?

Airplane Boston is rated higher. Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 averages 2.6 out of 5 from 258 ratings, while Airplane Boston averages 4.4 from 27 ratings.

### Do Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 or Airplane Boston have ads?

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 shows ads; Airplane Boston does not.

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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.*