Comparison

Helicopter Simulator 2017 vs Helicopter Simulator 2026

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Helicopter Simulator 2017

Pilot a variety of helicopters through a detailed 3D New York City. Complete over 3000 challenging missions, including rescue, transport, and combat scenarios, while experiencing realistic flight conditions and day/night cycles.

Highlights
  • 30+ helicopters
  • Over 3000 missions
  • Detailed 3D New York City
  • Realistic weather and day/night cycles
  • Pilot third-person control
  • Fire and rescue missions
  • Combat missions
Features
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Become a skilled pilot in this amazing helicopter simulator! Fly your aircraft in New York city, very detailed in 3D and very live scenario! With cars, trucks and other aircrafts flying with you. Be challenged by the simulator missions! You will have + 3000 missions to play, depending on the helicopter you are using. A third person control to walk in the city with your pilot, and explore more closely the details. You will have to be very precise to take off and land, facing all the real life problems of a pilot, like flying many different helicopters each with it’s own characteristics, different weather conditions - and day and night -. The missions include fire and rescue situations, transportation of high value assets and VIP person, land in ships, buildings, city areas such as sport squares, medical rooftops and cruise ships. MAIN FEATURES: - 30 helicopters, free and by purchase. And one unlocked special aircraft landed on one of the city building rooftops. - Huge 3D New York City, very detailed. - Live scenario, cars, trucks, weather conditions and fly during day and night. - 3 person control for the pilot. - You can also walk on the city! Awesome! - - More than 3000 missions - Transportation, military, saving and tour missions - Fire and Rescue missions: collect water from the ocean or pools. Rescue people from the fire! - Shoot missiles at targets and save the day - Fly through dangerous locations! - Very accurate simulator algorithms! Enjoy this helicopter simulator, we are always doing our best to give you the best experience on mobile! Give us your feed back and let us know what you think about our simulator! Apple's Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ If you need to contact us, send an e-mail to support (at) thetisgames.com

About

Helicopter Simulator 2026

Experience realistic helicopter flight in virtual reality. Learn to pilot various helicopters, master instruments, and complete challenging rescue missions in diverse mountain environments. Enjoy detailed cockpits, advanced physics, and immersive landscapes.

Highlights
  • Realistic VR flight simulation
  • Detailed helicopter cockpits
  • Interactive flight instruments
  • Challenging rescue missions
  • Advanced physics engine
  • Diverse mountain landscapes
  • Weather condition simulation
Features
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Our passion for flying and the incredible experience of virtual reality are together in this great flight simulator! Learn to fly rescue helicopter in the mountains! Test your skills in controlling this machine in the most adverse conditions that nature presents us with. Helicopter Simulator 2026 SimCopter brings a super detailed mountain scenery, with power plants, cable cars, power lines, hospitals, airports and much more! You will be impressed! Learn, hone and master all the instruments and controls of a real helicopter! Follow the tutorials to turn the aircraft on and off, learn to use ropes and flares and apply your knowledge in missions based on real situations! We created a helicopter based on real life. The sequence of turning on and handling must be strictly followed, with the risk of the helicopter gets stuck. But that's ok! That's why there are flight simulators to train your skills and get better and more proficient. • Pay attention to your RPM and altitude at all times. You will find that flying a helicopter is much cooler and more challenging than you ever imagined. • Fly too high, close to the operational ceiling or if you fly too close to the mountain walls you will notice changes in the aircraft's behavior. We care a lot about physics and everything a real-life pilot faces when performing mountain rescues. Test and Hone Your Flight • Weather – choose the weather conditions of your flight and challenge yourself even more by flying in storms and with little visibility. • Aerodynamic Control and Ambient Perception - Flying at high altitudes and sweeping over the mountains will separate good pilots from apprentices. Rescues will be needed in the mountains and these skills are imperative! Physics, the "state-of-the-art" • All helicopter control surfaces interact and are impacted by physics throughout the flight, bringing unprecedented flight reality! And using your virtual reality headset you will be immersed in a truly incredible experience! • Weather, wind, altitude, speed, and attitude of the helicopter will be felt. During missions, you will have to transport passengers, cargo, and even trees using the external rope attached to your skis. Complete control of the helicopter will be very important! Helicopter Simulator 2026 SimCopter: If you want to have the best virtual reality experience of your life, it's here! MAIN FEATURES • Incredibly Detailed cockpit and models. • Interact with 100% of flight instruments - Easy and Expert controls. Made for everyone to play! • A Machine Gun for military missions. • Miles and miles of snow mountains, lakes, desert, and wonderful landscapes. • 26 advanced missions • Free flight and hours of aircraft piloting and learning. • Living scenery, with cable cars, animals, and characters, as VIPs and employees on an oil rig and power plant. • two awesome scenarios: Lake and Desert Helicopter Simulator 2026 SimCopter was developed by aviation enthusiasts who accepted the challenge of bringing the best experience to life! Contact us: support (at) thetisgames.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Helicopter Simulator 20174 screens
Helicopter Simulator 20264 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Helicopter Simulator 2026 at 40% against Helicopter Simulator 2017's 10%. Helicopter Simulator 2026 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Helicopter Simulator 2017 sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Helicopter Simulator 2026 sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Helicopter Simulator 2017 ships an update every 6 weeks, Helicopter Simulator 2026 weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Helicopter Simulator 2017 versus Helicopter Simulator 2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelicopter Simulator 2017Helicopter Simulator 2026
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.9 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews39.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—32 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB568 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThetis ConsultingThetis Consulting

Customer experience

Helicopter Simulator 2017

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative80.0%

Helicopter Simulator 2026

All ratings32 ratings
Positive40.6%
Neutral15.6%
Negative43.8%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive39.5%
Neutral16.3%
Negative44.2%

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Helicopter Simulator 2017

One-time17
  • Premium Club - Unlimited Fuel and no more Ads!$1.99
  • Helicopter Rescue Mosquito$1.99
  • Restore Fuel$1.99
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  • Helicopter Aero 635 Medical$2.99
  • Helicopter Belli 206 Jet Ranger$2.99
  • Helicopter Belli HU-1 Huey$2.99
  • Helicopter Euro AA-65 Dolphin$3.99
  • Helicopter Belli 407$3.99
  • Helicopter Euro 556 Lion$3.99
  • Helicopter Alien UFO$4.99
  • Blimp$4.99
  • Tv News Pack Missions$4.99
  • Helicopter HA-64 Apach$5.99
  • Helicopter HC-47 Chynow$5.99
  • Coast Guard Pack Missions$6.99
  • Helicopter Hind ME-35U$11.99
  • Army Pack$29.99
19 purchases

Helicopter Simulator 2026

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Club Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Premium Club Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Club Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time16
  • U.F.O.$2.99
  • Trump Sikorsky S-76$2.99
  • Boeing AH-64 Apache$4.99
Show 13 more
  • Bell 407$4.99
  • Mil Mi-28 Havoc$4.99
  • Sikorsky MH-53$4.99
  • Bell UH-1 Iroquois$4.99
  • Bell AH-1Z Viper$4.99
  • McDonnell Douglas 500$4.99
  • CAIC WZ-10$4.99
  • Bell 222$4.99
  • Bell 206$4.99
  • Boeing CH-47 Chinook$9.99
  • Eurocopter HH-65 Dolphin$9.99
  • WingFoot Blimp$9.99
  • Unlocks all helicopters!$39.99

Questions

Is Helicopter Simulator 2017 free?
Helicopter Simulator 2017 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Helicopter Simulator 2026 free?
Helicopter Simulator 2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Helicopter Simulator 2017 or Helicopter Simulator 2026 have ads?
Both Helicopter Simulator 2017 and Helicopter Simulator 2026 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Helicopter Simulator 2017 or Helicopter Simulator 2026?
Helicopter Simulator 2017 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Helicopter Simulator 2026 weekly. Most recently, Helicopter Simulator 2017 was updated on June 8, 2026 and Helicopter Simulator 2026 on August 13, 2026.

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