# In vs RCS

The clearest difference is update cadence: RCS at every 3 weeks against In's every 3 months. RCS also leads on price ($0.99 vs $4.99). In's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 53%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

In costs $4.99 and RCS $0.99 up front. In sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and RCS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for In against 4.1 for RCS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 131 and 90 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of In's written reviews are positive against 53% of RCS's.

In ships an update every 3 months, RCS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | In | RCS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.1 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-flight-assistant/id1180642964/reviews) | [4.1 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rcs-real-combat-simulator/id6738282698/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 90 |
| Positive reviews | **67.1% of reviews** | 52.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | #69 |
| Size | 133 MB | 646 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [John Goering](https://appshunter.io/developer/507507566) | [RORTOS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/454802333) |

## What reviewers say

### In

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-flight-assistant/id1180642964)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Enhance your mobile flight simulation with realistic co-pilot voice callouts and automated warnings. This add-on provides takeoff, speed, and configuration confirmations, along with advanced GPWS alerts and runway advisories for a more immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Co-pilot voice callouts, Takeoff and speed warnings, Flap and gear confirmations, Automated GPWS warnings, Runway awareness advisories, Passenger announcements (IAP), Simplified VNAV system (IAP)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voice Commands | $4.99 | one-time |
| GPWS Warnings | $4.99 | one-time |
| Passenger Announcements | $4.99 | one-time |
| RAAS - Runway Advisory System | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best GPWS callouts & everything else
- 👍 Great app for flight simmers
- 🚀 Increased realism
- 👍 Awesome app!
- 👍 Highly improved realism in Infinite Flight

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive add-ons
- 🐛 Flaps call issue in IOS
- 🐛 Audio issues
- 💰 TO EXPENSIVE
- 🐛 Crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Passenger pack doesn't recognize when on the runway
- Cannot restore in-app purchases
- Voice commands not working
- Continuous flaps callout repetition after update

**Requested features**

- More Landing Comments from FO
- TCAS
- Customizable in-flight announcements
- Takeoff thrust set, indication's normal
- Meal service announcement for long haul flights


### RCS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rcs-real-combat-simulator/id6738282698)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Paid · Racing, #197 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience realistic military flight combat with modern fighter jets. Master takeoffs, landings, and engage in intense air-to-air and air-to-ground battles across global locations. Create custom missions and compete in real-time multiplayer.

**Highlights:** Pilot modern fighter jets, Realistic flight physics, Air-to-air and air-to-ground combat, Global airports and airbases, Interactive tutorials, Mission editor, Real-time multiplayer

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RCS Pro (1 month) | $5.99 | per month |
| RCS Pro (6 months) | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| RCS Pro (1 year) | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics and realistic features
- 🚀 Highly detailed scenery and airports
- 👍 Passionate development team

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited features in paid version
- 🐛 Clunky UI
- 🎮 Overly sensitive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer is hard to play
- Constant crashing and freezing issues

**Requested features**

- Add camera views for launched weapons
- Add a camera view for the target
- Add a padlock camera view
- Add the ability to eject from the airplane
- Add flyable bombers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is In free?

In costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is RCS free?

RCS costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, In or RCS?

In and RCS are both rated 4.1 out of 5 on the App Store, from 131 and 90 ratings respectively.

### Do In or RCS have ads?

Neither In nor RCS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, In or RCS?

In ships an update every 3 months, and RCS every 3 weeks. Most recently, In was updated on September 21, 2026 and RCS on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, In or RCS?

In currently peaks at #57 in the App Store charts, and RCS at #69. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*