Helicopter Simulator 2018 vs Apache Pilot Flight Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Helicopter Simulator 2018
Experience realistic helicopter flight with detailed 3D models and over 360 missions. Create your own flight plans, choose weather conditions, and fly through diverse cities. Master takeoff, landing, and complex maneuvers in this immersive simulator.
- Realistic helicopter controls
- Detailed 3D helicopter and airport models
- Over 360 created missions
- Flight planner for custom missions
- Dynamic weather and day/night cycles
- Multiple camera views
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Master all the helicopters controls in this amazing SimCopter - Helicopter Simulator! Incredible detailed 3D models from helicopters and airports, you will be able to master all the skills you need to learn how to take off and land those amazing machines! We created many missions for you, so you can fly +360 missions already and a infinite number of missions you can create! With our flight planner tool, you are 100% under control of what to do in this flight simulator. Many cameras will give you full vision on the inside and outside of you copter! And they are pretty cool! Our flight simulator algorithm is very close to reality, so you can really experiment and enjoy how a real pilot fly a helicopter. Choose different weather conditions, and also if you flight will be during day or night! MAIN FEATURES: - 18 helicopters, free and by purchase. - 9 different cities, including New York, San Francisco, Paris. - +360 created missions - Flight Planner tool to create your own missions. - Live scenario, weather conditions and day and night. - Fly through dangerous locations! - Very accurate simulator algorithms! Have a awesome simulator experience! Download it now! 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
Apache Pilot Flight Simulator
Experience realistic combat missions as an AH-64 Apache pilot and gunner. Utilize FLIR targeting and a variety of weapons to engage enemy forces in detailed, recreated environments. Enjoy immersive graphics and sound for an authentic simulation.
- Detailed 3D cockpit (pilot and gunner)
- FLIR targeting view with thermal modes
- M230 chain gun and Hellfire missiles
- Realistic combat missions
- Detailed city and desert environments
- Day and night missions
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You will fly as AH-64 Apache pilot and operate as a gunner also. Can you find enemy soldiers with using FLIR targeting view as a real Apache gunner? Complete realistic combat missions based on real scenarios. You will fly in fully recreated cities with realistic traffic, beautiful environment of sunny island or dusty desert in Afghanistan. FEATURES: - High detailed 3D cockpit (pilot and gunner) - fully working FLIR targeting view with thermal modes - m230 chain gun - Hellfire missiles - Hydra rockets - realistic physics - amazing sound effects and graphics - day and night missions Please send us your impressions and suggestions, help us identify bugs. We want to make your gaming experience the best you’ve ever had. Please visit our support site at www.realmobilesimulation.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Apache Pilot Flight Simulator at 69% against Helicopter Simulator 2018's 16%. Apache Pilot Flight Simulator also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Helicopter Simulator 2018 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Apache Pilot Flight Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Apache Pilot Flight Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apache Pilot Flight Simulator has 7.9K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Helicopter Simulator 2018's written reviews are positive against 69% of Apache Pilot Flight Simulator's.
| Parameter | Helicopter Simulator 2018 | Apache Pilot Flight Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (5 ratings) | 4.4 (7.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.2% of reviews | 69.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 7.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 318 MB | 303 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Thetis Consulting | iTechGen |
Customer experience
Helicopter Simulator 2018
Apache Pilot Flight Simulator
User reviews
Helicopter Simulator 2018
From 5 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Helicopter glitch to get free helicopters
- 👍 Good game, needs more free helicopters
Room to improve
- 🐛 Difficult to control helicopters
- 🔒 Most helicopters are locked behind paywalls
- 🔋 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 👎 Poor graphics and unrealistic flight dynamics
- 👎 Lack of tutorial or instructions on how to play
Apache Pilot Flight Simulator
From 7.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Realistic simulation
- 👍 Immersive gameplay
- 🚁 Detailed Apache model
- 🎮 Fun and engaging
Room to improve
- 🐛 Controls can be finicky
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📺 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🕹️ Tilt controls not ideal
Bugs and requests
Helicopter Simulator 2018
Reported bugs
4 issues- Helicopters flying erratically or crashing on takeoff
- Inability to see altitude and speed information
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Glitches with purchased helicopters not working properly
Requested features
5 requests- More free helicopters to unlock
- Improved flight controls and responsiveness
- Better graphics and realistic environments
- In-depth tutorial for new players
- Ability to customize camera views
Apache Pilot Flight Simulator
Reported bugs
3 issues- Mission completion issues
- Inconsistent control responsiveness
- Crashing on landing
Requested features
5 requests- More missions and content
- Customization options
- Multiplayer mode
- Joystick/controller support
- Improved tutorial and instructions
In-app purchases
Helicopter Simulator 2018
- Restore Fuel$1.99
- Premium Club$2.99
- Trump Sikorsky S-76$2.99
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- U.F.O.$2.99
- Boeing AH-64 Apache$4.99
- Bell 206$4.99
- Bell 222$4.99
- Sikorsky MH-53$4.99
- Bell UH-1 Iroquois$4.99
- Bell 407$4.99
- Boeing CH-47 Chinook$9.99
- WingFoot Blimp$9.99
- Unlocks all helicopters!$39.99
Apache Pilot Flight Simulator
No in-app purchases
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