# RC Flight Simulator 2016 vs AR Airplanes

The clearest difference is price: RC Flight Simulator 2016 at Free against AR Airplanes's $0.99. AR Airplanes's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 2.9) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

RC Flight Simulator 2016 is free to download; AR Airplanes costs $0.99 up front. RC Flight Simulator 2016 sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and AR Airplanes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AR Airplanes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Airplanes has 361 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of RC Flight Simulator 2016's written reviews are positive against 49% of AR Airplanes's.

RC Flight Simulator 2016 ships an update every 2 weeks, AR Airplanes monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RC Flight Simulator 2016 | AR Airplanes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [2.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rc-flight-simulator-2016/id1080647234/reviews) | **[4.6 (361 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-airplanes/id1286291343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **361** |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | **49.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 260 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thetis Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/339173067) | [illumie AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119329194) |

## 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 |


### AR Airplanes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-airplanes/id1286291343)

Experience the thrill of flying remote control airplanes in augmented reality. Explore various aircraft, from vintage bi-planes to modern fighter jets, and engage in fun mini-games like popping balloons. This app is continuously evolving with user feedback.

**Highlights:** Fly RC airplanes in AR, Classic Dutch Bi-plane model, Stunt plane and fighter jet options, Hit balloons mini-game, Constant development with user input

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stunt airplane | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Innovative AR concept for flying planes
- ✈️ Well-designed aircraft graphics and models
- 🆓 Free base plane included
- 🎯 Fun and engaging gameplay experience
- 🌍 Works well in outdoor environments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently, especially after in-app purchases
- 🔋 Extremely high battery consumption
- 🎮 Controls are glitchy and unresponsive
- 📱 UI panel oversized on smaller devices (iPhone SE, iPhone 7)
- ⚠️ Unrealistic flight physics and dynamics

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when selecting paid aircraft
- App locks up at startup when searching for yellow/blue dots
- Planes get stuck on objects in the environment
- Planes follow user instead of maintaining position
- User can fly through solid objects

**Requested features**

- Cockpit view or first-person camera mode
- Helicopter aircraft option
- More aircraft variety (Boeing 737, P-38, F-104, Fokker triplane, Spitfire, Snowbird jet)
- Realistic flight physics and stunt capabilities (loops, barrel rolls)
- Ability to see inside planes and explore the world


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RC Flight Simulator 2016 free?

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

### Is AR Airplanes free?

AR Airplanes costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RC Flight Simulator 2016 or AR Airplanes?

AR Airplanes is rated higher. RC Flight Simulator 2016 averages 2.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while AR Airplanes averages 4.6 from 361 ratings.

### Do RC Flight Simulator 2016 or AR Airplanes have ads?

RC Flight Simulator 2016 shows ads; AR Airplanes does not.

### Which is updated more often, RC Flight Simulator 2016 or AR Airplanes?

RC Flight Simulator 2016 ships an update every 2 weeks, and AR Airplanes monthly. Most recently, RC Flight Simulator 2016 was updated on October 22, 2026 and AR Airplanes 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.*