# RC Flight Simulator 2016 vs Pilot Kurt

The clearest difference is rating: Pilot Kurt at 3.7 against RC Flight Simulator 2016's 2.9. Pilot Kurt also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). RC Flight Simulator 2016's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (19 vs 3). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RC Flight Simulator 2016 sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Pilot Kurt asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pilot Kurt holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RC Flight Simulator 2016 has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RC Flight Simulator 2016 ships an update every 2 weeks, Pilot Kurt every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RC Flight Simulator 2016 | Pilot Kurt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rc-flight-simulator-2016/id1080647234/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-kurt/id1153921946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 260 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Thetis Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/339173067) | [Kurt Dekker](https://appshunter.io/developer/680019078) |

## What reviewers say

### RC Flight Simulator 2016

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rc-flight-simulator-2016/id1080647234)

Experience realistic radio-controlled aircraft flight with a wide variety of planes, jets, and drones. Engage in challenging missions across diverse scenarios with a configurable virtual controller and advanced physics.

**Highlights:** 43 different aircraft types, 14 detailed flight scenarios, 150 challenging missions, Real-time maneuver checks, Configurable virtual RC controller, Advanced physics engine

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Club Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Club Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Cezna 172 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cezna 182 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Corair FU41 After World War | $1.99 | one-time |
| Corair FU41 World War II | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fighter 14 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super 300 Blood Horse | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spitfire Super World War II | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fighter 22 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fighter 15 | $3.99 | one-time |
| P-51 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Arbus 380 Neo Emarites | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boing 747 8i Lifthanza | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Content Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


### Pilot Kurt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-kurt/id1153921946)

Perform daring aerial stunts and explore a city with realistic physics. Enjoy one-finger controls for easy gameplay or dive into minigames and explore the city with a rental car.

**Highlights:** Daredevil stunt flying, Realistic aerodynamics physics, Variable engine power, Pitch, roll, and yaw controls, Multiple minigames, City exploration with rental cars

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RC Flight Simulator 2016 free?

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

### Is Pilot Kurt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RC Flight Simulator 2016 or Pilot Kurt?

Pilot Kurt is rated higher. RC Flight Simulator 2016 averages 2.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Pilot Kurt averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do RC Flight Simulator 2016 or Pilot Kurt have ads?

RC Flight Simulator 2016 shows ads; Pilot Kurt does not.

### Which is updated more often, RC Flight Simulator 2016 or Pilot Kurt?

RC Flight Simulator 2016 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pilot Kurt every 4 months. Most recently, RC Flight Simulator 2016 was updated on October 22, 2026 and Pilot Kurt on October 24, 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.*