# Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 vs New York Flight Simulator Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 at 3.5 against New York Flight Simulator Pro's 2.0. Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 34 months) and ratings volume (809 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and New York Flight Simulator Pro sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 has 809 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017's written reviews are positive against 33% of New York Flight Simulator Pro's.

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 ships an update weekly, New York Flight Simulator Pro every 34 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 | New York Flight Simulator Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (809 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-flywings-2017/id1187376935/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-york-flight-simulator-pro/id1206018710/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **809** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **38.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 34 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 543 MB | 416 MB |
| 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) | [Pro Simulators Online](https://appshunter.io/developer/1172408779) |

## What reviewers say

### Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-flywings-2017/id1187376935)

Experience realistic flight physics with a vast selection of aircraft and over 2000 missions. Explore detailed global cities and airports, with customizable weather and flight parameters. Enjoy advanced aircraft controls and a comprehensive simulation environment.

**Highlights:** Realistic flight physics, 95+ aircraft types, +2000 missions, +600 airports worldwide, Customizable weather and time, Detailed 3D aircraft models, GPS route creation

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Club Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Club - Unlimited Fuel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Restore Fuel | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Space Shuttle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlocks now all flights! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlocks all missions now! | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Special Helicoters | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Civilian Helicopters | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Boeing 757 | $6.99 | one-time |
| All Airbus 320 | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Boeing 747 | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Airbus 380 | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best flight simulator
- 👍 Realistic planes and controls
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Fun and exciting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Confusing controls and tutorials
- 🤔 Limited free content

**Reported bugs**

- Planes crashing on takeoff or landing
- Autopilot not functioning properly
- Missions not completing correctly
- Frequent app crashes

**Requested features**

- More free planes and missions
- Ability to fly between cities/countries
- Improved realism and physics
- Better tutorials and guidance


### New York Flight Simulator Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-york-flight-simulator-pro/id1206018710)

Experience realistic flight simulation over a detailed New York City. Pilot a variety of aircraft through diverse missions and customizable weather conditions. Enjoy high-performance graphics and an intuitive interface for an immersive flying adventure.

**Highlights:** 13 detailed aircraft, Over 250 missions, Highly detailed NYC scenery, Customizable weather and time, Functional cockpits and autopilot, Realistic flight physics

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Club! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Departures | $1.99 | one-time |
| Surprise Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Embraer 175 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Learjet 70 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Learjet 75 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Airbus A319-700 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Airbus A321 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Airbus A380-700 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Boeing 747 VC25 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Boeing 757-300 | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🔒 Realistic graphics
- 👍 Variety of planes
- 👍 Easy controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive plane purchases
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Performance issues on some devices
- 👎 Limited free planes

**Reported bugs**

- Planes glitching and crashing
- Screen turning green during flight
- Controls not responding properly

**Requested features**

- More free planes to unlock
- Ability to earn planes through gameplay
- Improved autopilot functionality
- Better air traffic control integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 free?

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is New York Flight Simulator Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 or New York Flight Simulator Pro?

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 is rated higher. Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 809 ratings, while New York Flight Simulator Pro averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 or New York Flight Simulator Pro have ads?

Both Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 and New York Flight Simulator Pro show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 or New York Flight Simulator Pro?

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 ships an update weekly, and New York Flight Simulator Pro every 34 months. Most recently, Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 was updated on October 21, 2026 and New York Flight Simulator Pro on October 21, 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.*