# FS vs Approach Control

The clearest difference is rating: FS at 4.5 against Approach Control's 2.9. FS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and review sentiment (50% vs 36%). Approach Control's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Approach Control sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. FS asks for nothing beyond the download.

FS holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of FS's written reviews are positive against 36% of Approach Control's.

FS ships an update every 4 months, Approach Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FS | Approach Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fs-flightcontrol/id1105307304/reviews)** | [2.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/approach-control-remastered/id6756545492/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Breitschopp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105307303) | [Big Fat Simulations Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/578114758) |

## What reviewers say

### FS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fs-flightcontrol/id1105307304)

Enhance your flight simulation experience with a touch-optimized instructor station. Control aircraft positioning, weather, failures, and more. Connects to PC flight simulators for a comprehensive training tool.

**Highlights:** Touch-optimized instructor station, Real-time moving map with overlays, Weather condition control, Aircraft pushback control, Fuel and load manager, Failure system with random failures, Aircraft and approach statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Approach Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/approach-control-remastered/id6756545492)

Experience a realistic air traffic control simulation with genuine ATC procedures and pilot voice recordings. Make critical decisions under pressure, manage traffic across 10 unique sectors, and test your skills with challenging scenarios. Includes training modules and career tracking.

**Highlights:** Realistic radar simulation, Genuine ATC procedures, Actual pilot voice recordings, 10 unique approach sectors, 10 ATC challenges, In-built training modules, Career statistics and trophy case

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ninja | $1.99 | one-time |
| Approach Control: Remastered | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cornered | $1.99 | one-time |
| Insanity | $1.99 | one-time |
| Windy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pandemonium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gridlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FS free?

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

### Is Approach Control free?

Approach Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FS or Approach Control?

FS is rated higher. FS averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Approach Control averages 2.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do FS or Approach Control have ads?

Neither FS nor Approach Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FS or Approach Control?

FS ships an update every 4 months, and Approach Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, FS was updated on October 13, 2026 and Approach Control on October 15, 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.*