# Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 vs Flight Sim 18

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flight Sim 18 at 66% against Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016's 21%. Flight Sim 18 also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.6) and ads (none vs shown). Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 Flight Sim 18 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flight Sim 18 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Sim 18 has 2.4K ratings behind it against 258, 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 66% of Flight Sim 18's.

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 ships an update every 3 weeks, Flight Sim 18 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 | Flight Sim 18 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-flywings-2016/id1066998417/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-sim-18/id1398956467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 258 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | **66.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 394 MB | 582 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thetis Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/339173067) | [Alexandru Marusac](https://appshunter.io/developer/639579812) |

## 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


### Flight Sim 18

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-sim-18/id1398956467)

Experience the thrill of piloting realistic jet airliners in an open-world environment. Explore a global map, master challenging landings, and enjoy immersive flight controls, day-night cycles, and dynamic weather.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D model planes, Global open-world map, Day-night cycle, Realistic flight controls, Actual plane cockpits, Dynamic weather systems, Challenging landing scenarios

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Trainee Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Junior Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Second Officer Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| First Officer Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Buy All Planes | $32.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to control
- 🚀 Variety of planes
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Realistic sound effects
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Landing gear issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate flight physics
- 🐛 Buggy navigation and altitude indicators
- 💰 Expensive plane prices

**Reported bugs**

- Planes not retaining purchased upgrades
- Incorrect directional guidance during flights
- Altitude and speed indicators not functioning properly
- Freezing and crashing issues during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add more airports and cities
- Implement more realistic flight mechanics
- Improve graphics and details of cities/environments
- Introduce emergency situations and challenges
- Add customization options for airlines and liveries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 free?

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

### Is Flight Sim 18 free?

Flight Sim 18 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 or Flight Sim 18?

Flight Sim 18 is rated higher. Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 averages 2.6 out of 5 from 258 ratings, while Flight Sim 18 averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 or Flight Sim 18 have ads?

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 shows ads; Flight Sim 18 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 or Flight Sim 18?

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flight Sim 18 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Flight Sim 18 on October 16, 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.*