# Airport vs Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower

The clearest difference is ads: Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower at none against Airport's shown. Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 441). Airport's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 71%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Airport sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Airport against 4.7 for Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 441 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Airport's written reviews are positive against 71% of Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower's.

Airport ships an update every 5 months, Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Airport | Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (441 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airport-control/id1291766350/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-this-flight-control-tower/id1414444873/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 441 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mukesh patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291766349) | [Northplay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151455383) |

## What reviewers say

### Airport

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airport-control/id1291766350)

Take on the role of an airport manager and control air traffic by drawing paths for planes. Successfully land and depart aircraft to earn money, upgrade your airport, and unlock new stations. This game tests your multitasking skills and offers various levels and modes.

**Highlights:** Control airport traffic by drawing paths, Guide airplanes for landing and departure, Earn money to upgrade and open new stations, Multiple levels with increasing difficulty, Endless mode with leaderboards and achievements, Day-night cycle with weather effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Airport Control adFree | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- ⏱️ Excellent time management mechanics
- 🧠 Great for stress relief and mental stimulation
- 📱 Works offline without internet required
- 🎮 Simple yet engaging mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Level 32 is broken/endless
- 📢 Forced ads after every level
- 🔇 Mutes background music automatically
- 💰 Limited content without paying
- 🎮 Unclear level objectives/instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Level 32 never ends - planes keep spawning infinitely
- Level 11 doesn't award stars despite meeting criteria
- Ghost plane appears and crashes into boarding bays
- Game crashes immediately on app startup
- Planes can land/takeoff from locked runways

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Different airport variations
- Boat/port management version
- Additional terminal features (plane washing, etc.)
- Customizable terminal layout


### Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-this-flight-control-tower/id1414444873)

Become an air traffic controller in this addictive game. Draw flight paths, manage planes, and ensure safe landings in challenging puzzles. Upgrade your airport and unlock new aircraft as you expand your airline across exotic destinations.

**Highlights:** Draw flight paths, Avoid collisions, Upgrade airport, Unlock new planes, Progress through exotic islands, 3D world control

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Skip Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hercules airplane | $0.99 | one-time |
| F-16 airplane | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wasp Drone | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hornet Drone | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Plane Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Level Pass | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent graphics and gameplay
- 🕹 Fun and addictive
- 🛫 Realistic flight simulation
- 🕰 Great time-killer game
- 👍 Challenging but not too difficult

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many intrusive ads
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰 Levels can get frustratingly difficult
- 🔑 In-app purchases feel overpriced

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased planes disappearing from inventory
- Planes not responding correctly to player inputs
- Levels freezing or crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add a level editor
- Implement online/multiplayer mode
- Introduce more diverse aircraft types
- Add cloud sync across devices
- Improve color accessibility for colorblind players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Airport free?

Airport is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower free?

Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Airport or Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower?

Airport is rated higher. Airport averages 4.7 out of 5 from 441 ratings, while Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Airport or Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower have ads?

Airport shows ads; Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower does not.

### Which is updated more often, Airport or Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower?

Airport ships an update every 5 months, and Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower every 2 weeks. Most recently, Airport was updated on November 11, 2026 and Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower on November 11, 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.*