Comparison

Helicopter Simulator 2018 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 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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

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 20184 screens
Helicopter Simulator 20264 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Helicopter Simulator 2026 at 2.9 against Helicopter Simulator 2018's 1.8. Helicopter Simulator 2026 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 34 months) and review sentiment (40% vs 16%). 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 2018 sells 13 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Helicopter Simulator 2026 holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Helicopter Simulator 2026 has 32 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 40% of Helicopter Simulator 2026's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Helicopter Simulator 2018 ships an update every 34 months, Helicopter Simulator 2026 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Helicopter Simulator 2018 versus Helicopter Simulator 2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelicopter Simulator 2018Helicopter Simulator 2026
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (5 ratings)2.9 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.2% of reviews39.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings532 — better
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsWeekly — 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
Size318 MB568 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThetis ConsultingThetis Consulting

Customer experience

Helicopter Simulator 2018

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive16.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative81.1%

Helicopter Simulator 2026

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

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

Helicopter Simulator 2026

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Helicopter Simulator 2018

One-time13
  • Restore Fuel$1.99
  • Premium Club$2.99
  • Trump Sikorsky S-76$2.99
Show 10 more
  • 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
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 2018 free?
Helicopter Simulator 2018 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.
Which has better reviews, Helicopter Simulator 2018 or Helicopter Simulator 2026?
Helicopter Simulator 2026 is rated higher. Helicopter Simulator 2018 averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Helicopter Simulator 2026 averages 2.9 from 32 ratings.
Do Helicopter Simulator 2018 or Helicopter Simulator 2026 have ads?
Both Helicopter Simulator 2018 and Helicopter Simulator 2026 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Helicopter Simulator 2018 or Helicopter Simulator 2026?
Helicopter Simulator 2018 ships an update every 34 months, and Helicopter Simulator 2026 weekly. Most recently, Helicopter Simulator 2018 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Helicopter Simulator 2026 on August 13, 2026.

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