# RC Flight Simulator 2016 vs Flight Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Flight Simulator at 4.1 against RC Flight Simulator 2016's 2.9. Flight Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 19). RC Flight Simulator 2016's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and review sentiment (27% vs 18%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and Flight Simulator sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flight Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Simulator has 4.7K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of RC Flight Simulator 2016's written reviews are positive against 18% of Flight 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, Flight Simulator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RC Flight Simulator 2016 | Flight Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rc-flight-simulator-2016/id1080647234/reviews) | **[4.1 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-world/id1605579522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **27.5% of reviews** | 17.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 260 MB | 2.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thetis Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/339173067) | [Sir Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504136162) |

## 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 |


### Flight Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-world/id1605579522)

Experience realistic airplane flying with high-resolution graphics and cutting-edge AI. Master various flying skills through numerous missions, from basic takeoffs to advanced rescue and combat scenarios. Become a seasoned pilot through challenging events.

**Highlights:** Realistic airplane flight simulation, High-resolution graphics, AI-powered scenarios, Diverse mission types (takeoff, landing, rescue, air race), Pilot skill progression, Challenging commander events

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100.000 Coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lockhead Martin F-35 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Game | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500.000 Coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Airboss Belluga XLA330 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Airboss A380 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5.000.000 Coin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sukoi S27 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10.000.000 Coin | $17.99 | one-time |
| Fighter Jet Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Passenger Package | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic graphics
- 💡 Variety of planes
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Pay-to-play model
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔒 Lack of online functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Planes crashing on landing
- Compass not working properly
- Rescue mission not functioning
- Night mode causing black screen

**Requested features**

- More planes and airports
- Improved flight physics and controls
- Online multiplayer mode
- Customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RC Flight Simulator 2016 free?

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

### Is Flight Simulator free?

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

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

Flight Simulator is rated higher. RC Flight Simulator 2016 averages 2.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Flight Simulator averages 4.1 from 4.7K ratings.

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

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

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

RC Flight Simulator 2016 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Flight Simulator fortnightly. Most recently, RC Flight Simulator 2016 was updated on October 22, 2026 and Flight Simulator on October 23, 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.*