# RC Flight Simulator 2016 vs Fighter Jet Flying Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Fighter Jet Flying Simulator at 5.0 against RC Flight Simulator 2016's 2.9. Fighter Jet Flying Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). RC Flight Simulator 2016's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months) and review sentiment (27% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RC Flight Simulator 2016 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Fighter Jet Flying Simulator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fighter Jet Flying Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of RC Flight Simulator 2016's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fighter Jet Flying Simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RC Flight Simulator 2016 ships an update every 2 weeks, Fighter Jet Flying Simulator every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RC Flight Simulator 2016 | Fighter Jet Flying Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rc-flight-simulator-2016/id1080647234/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighter-jet-flying-simulator/id1345851281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **27.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 260 MB | 268 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thetis Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/339173067) | [Yasir Majeed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326144589) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Club Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Cezna 172 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cezna 182 | $0.99 | 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 |
| Fighter 22 | $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 |


### Fighter Jet Flying Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighter-jet-flying-simulator/id1345851281)

Experience realistic airplane flying with takeoff and landing on airport runways. Choose from various aircraft and navigate stunning 3D environments to become the best pilot. This game offers an immersive flight simulation.

**Highlights:** Realistic flying environments, Multiple aircraft to choose from, Stunning 3D HD graphics, Takeoff and landing simulation, Animated planes, Multiple levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25000 Cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Cash | $3.99 | one-time |
| 150000 Cash | $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 Fighter Jet Flying Simulator free?

Fighter Jet Flying Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RC Flight Simulator 2016 or Fighter Jet Flying Simulator?

Fighter Jet Flying Simulator is rated higher. RC Flight Simulator 2016 averages 2.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Fighter Jet Flying Simulator averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do RC Flight Simulator 2016 or Fighter Jet Flying Simulator have ads?

RC Flight Simulator 2016 shows ads; Fighter Jet Flying Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, RC Flight Simulator 2016 or Fighter Jet Flying Simulator?

RC Flight Simulator 2016 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fighter Jet Flying Simulator every 12 months. Most recently, RC Flight Simulator 2016 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Fighter Jet Flying Simulator on November 2, 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.*
