# Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 vs Flight Sim 18

The clearest difference is rating: Flight Sim 18 at 4.4 against Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017's 3.5. Flight Sim 18 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (66% vs 38%). Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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 Flight Sim 18 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flight Sim 18 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 809 and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017's written reviews are positive against 66% of Flight Sim 18's.

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 ships an update weekly, Flight Sim 18 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 | Flight Sim 18 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (809 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-flywings-2017/id1187376935/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-sim-18/id1398956467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 809 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | **66.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 543 MB | 582 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thetis Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/339173067) | [Alexandru Marusac](https://appshunter.io/developer/639579812) |

## 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


### Flight Sim 18

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-sim-18/id1398956467)

Experience the thrill of piloting realistic jet airliners in an open-world environment. Explore a global map, master challenging landings, and enjoy immersive flight controls, day-night cycles, and dynamic weather.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D model planes, Global open-world map, Day-night cycle, Realistic flight controls, Actual plane cockpits, Dynamic weather systems, Challenging landing scenarios

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Trainee Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Junior Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Second Officer Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| First Officer Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Buy All Planes | $32.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to control
- 🚀 Variety of planes
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Realistic sound effects
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Landing gear issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate flight physics
- 🐛 Buggy navigation and altitude indicators
- 💰 Expensive plane prices

**Reported bugs**

- Planes not retaining purchased upgrades
- Incorrect directional guidance during flights
- Altitude and speed indicators not functioning properly
- Freezing and crashing issues during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add more airports and cities
- Implement more realistic flight mechanics
- Improve graphics and details of cities/environments
- Introduce emergency situations and challenges
- Add customization options for airlines and liveries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 free?

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

### Is Flight Sim 18 free?

Flight Sim 18 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 or Flight Sim 18?

Flight Sim 18 is rated higher. Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 809 ratings, while Flight Sim 18 averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 or Flight Sim 18 have ads?

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 shows ads; Flight Sim 18 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 or Flight Sim 18?

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 ships an update weekly, and Flight Sim 18 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flight Simulator FlyWings 2017 was updated on October 13, 2026 and Flight Sim 18 on October 16, 2026.

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