# RC Flight Simulator 2016 vs Boat builder®

The clearest difference is price: RC Flight Simulator 2016 at Free against Boat builder®'s $8.99. RC Flight Simulator 2016 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 36 months) and ratings volume (19 vs 5). Boat builder®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

RC Flight Simulator 2016 is free to download; Boat builder® costs $8.99 up front. RC Flight Simulator 2016 sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Boat builder® sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for RC Flight Simulator 2016 against 2.8 for Boat builder®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of RC Flight Simulator 2016's written reviews are positive against 33% of Boat builder®'s.

RC Flight Simulator 2016 ships an update every 2 weeks, Boat builder® every 36 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RC Flight Simulator 2016 | Boat builder® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $8.99 |
| Rating | **[2.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rc-flight-simulator-2016/id1080647234/reviews)** | [2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-builder/id1289058027/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 36 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 260 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thetis Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/339173067) | [Domyung Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068125396) |

## 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 |


### Boat builder®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-builder/id1289058027)

Design and construct various boats, from small fishing vessels to larger ships. Develop thriving cities on beautiful islands, attracting wealthy residents and facilitating trade through air travel. Enhance your island's value and create a bustling metropolis.

**Highlights:** Boat construction, Island city development, Trade simulation, Resource management, Island beautification

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Diamond | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RC Flight Simulator 2016 free?

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

### Is Boat builder® free?

Boat builder® costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RC Flight Simulator 2016 or Boat builder®?

RC Flight Simulator 2016 is rated higher. RC Flight Simulator 2016 averages 2.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Boat builder® averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do RC Flight Simulator 2016 or Boat builder® have ads?

RC Flight Simulator 2016 shows ads; Boat builder® does not.

### Which is updated more often, RC Flight Simulator 2016 or Boat builder®?

RC Flight Simulator 2016 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Boat builder® every 36 months. Most recently, RC Flight Simulator 2016 was updated on October 22, 2026 and Boat builder® on October 6, 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.*