# POWERUP X FPV vs Fly Challenge

POWERUP X FPV and Fly Challenge both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of POWERUP X FPV's written reviews are positive against 26% of Fly Challenge's. POWERUP X FPV also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). Fly Challenge's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 5). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fly Challenge sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. POWERUP X FPV asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for POWERUP X FPV against 4.2 for Fly Challenge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fly Challenge has 1.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of POWERUP X FPV's written reviews are positive against 26% of Fly Challenge's.

POWERUP X FPV ships an update every 6 weeks, Fly Challenge every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POWERUP X FPV | Fly Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerup-x-fpv/id1137450073/reviews)** | [4.2 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-challenge-plane-simulator/id6503700864/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 26.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 400 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tailor Toys LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/740714582) | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) |

## What reviewers say

### POWERUP X FPV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerup-x-fpv/id1137450073)

Control a paper airplane drone with a live streaming camera from your smartphone. Experience first-person view flight with head-tracking controls or a gamepad. Enjoy autopilot stabilization and automatic takeoff for an easy and immersive flying experience.

**Highlights:** First-person-view (FPV) flight, Live streaming camera, Head-tracking controls, Gamepad flight mode, Autopilot stabilization, Automatic takeoff and crash detection, Video and audio recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fly Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-challenge-plane-simulator/id6503700864)

Build and race custom airplanes in this high-flying simulator. Master speed, customize parts, and perform extreme landings to become the top pilot. Experience thrilling aerial races and progress to advanced aircraft.

**Highlights:** Build and customize airplanes, Compete in high-speed races, Master extreme landings, Merge plane parts for speed, Earn money and expand fleet, Realistic flight simulation

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Massive Earning | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Milestone | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Ticket | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Rain | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Rain | $3.99 | one-time |
| No-Ads one time offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Gems Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skip it! | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium coin pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Richie Pilot | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Ticket | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Pilot | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 💡 Great for travel
- 🚀 Easy to dominate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Impossible volcano/lava level
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible ceiling on volcano/lava level
- Plane gets stuck and can't progress
- Game progress gets lost or reset

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Fix the impossible volcano/lava level
- Reduce the number of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POWERUP X FPV free?

POWERUP X FPV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fly Challenge free?

Fly Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, POWERUP X FPV or Fly Challenge?

POWERUP X FPV is rated higher. POWERUP X FPV averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Fly Challenge averages 4.2 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do POWERUP X FPV or Fly Challenge have ads?

Fly Challenge shows ads; POWERUP X FPV does not.

### Which is updated more often, POWERUP X FPV or Fly Challenge?

POWERUP X FPV ships an update every 6 weeks, and Fly Challenge every 5 months. Most recently, POWERUP X FPV was updated on October 17, 2026 and Fly Challenge on October 28, 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.*