# Airline Commander vs Flight Simulator Advanced

Airline Commander and Flight Simulator Advanced both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Flight Simulator Advanced's written reviews are positive against 52% of Airline Commander's. Airline Commander's advantage is ratings volume (82K vs 9K) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Airline Commander sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Flight Simulator Advanced sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Airline Commander holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Airline Commander has 82K ratings behind it against 9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Airline Commander's written reviews are positive against 78% of Flight Simulator Advanced's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Airline Commander | Flight Simulator Advanced |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airline-commander-flight-game/id1333476679/reviews)** | [4.4 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-advanced/id1425916586/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **82K** | 9K |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | **78.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 2.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RORTOS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/454802333) | [Panagiotis Drakopoulos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1283068615) |

## What reviewers say

### Airline Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airline-commander-flight-game/id1333476679)

Experience the next generation of flight simulation. Take off, navigate, and land a variety of aircraft in realistic conditions. Build and manage your own airline fleet while facing challenging scenarios and dynamic weather.

**Highlights:** Dozens of airliners, Realistic airports and runways, Real-time aircraft traffic, Simplified and advanced flight systems, Realistic takeoff and landing procedures, Competition mode, Customizable airline livery

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AC Credits small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| AC Credits medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Flight Pass Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| AC Credits large | $9.99 | one-time |
| Flight Pass Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offer pack 12 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Flight Pass Premium | $12.99 | one-time |
| Flight Pass Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Offer pack 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| AC Credits huge | $29.99 | one-time |
| AC Credits mega | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great flight simulation
- ✈️ Realistic aircraft models
- 📚 Teaches aviation mechanics
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 🛑 Repetitive takeoff and landing tasks
- 🤖 Questionable AI behavior
- 🔍 Lack of free flight mode

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and app instability
- Unrealistic engine failure scenarios
- Inconsistent landing gear behavior
- Navigation issues and incorrect waypoints

**Requested features**

- Full flight mode from takeoff to landing
- More varied challenges and scenarios
- Multiplayer co-pilot feature
- Improved graphics and visual effects


### Flight Simulator Advanced

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-advanced/id1425916586)

Experience realistic flight simulation with interactive cockpits and detailed aircraft. Plan your routes, manage ground services, and enjoy dynamic weather and day/night cycles. This app offers an immersive flying experience for aviation enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Interactive cockpits, Realistic physics and aerodynamics, Flight planning system, HD airports and diverse aircraft, Airport ground services, Day/night cycle and weather modes

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock region: North America | $1.99 | one-time |
| A350-1000, liveries & No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| A330-300 & Liveries & No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| A340-600 | $2.99 | one-time |
| B737 Max | $2.99 | one-time |
| A321neo | $2.99 | one-time |
| A340-300 | $2.99 | one-time |
| A321, Liveries & No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| A330neo | $2.99 | one-time |
| A380 with liveries and No Ads. | $3.49 | one-time |
| B747-400, liveries & no ads | $3.49 | one-time |
| A350-900, liveries, No-Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| B777-300ER | $3.99 | one-time |
| B787-9 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic graphics and sound
- 👍 Variety of planes and airlines
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Interactive cockpit controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Lack of clear instructions and guidance
- 🔧 Difficulty in navigation and finding runways
- 🔧 Limited camera views and perspectives

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes when loading maps or starting flights
- Unresponsive controls and buttons
- Issues with landing gear, flaps, and other interactive cockpit elements
- Floating or misaligned aircraft on the ground

**Requested features**

- Add more airports, especially in North America, Asia, and other regions
- Implement full flight planning and routing options
- Introduce more aircraft types like regional jets, military planes, and older models
- Add ATC communication and integration
- Improve landing gear physics and animations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Airline Commander free?

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

### Is Flight Simulator Advanced free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Airline Commander or Flight Simulator Advanced?

Airline Commander is rated higher. Airline Commander averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while Flight Simulator Advanced averages 4.4 from 9K ratings.

### Do Airline Commander or Flight Simulator Advanced have ads?

Both Airline Commander and Flight Simulator Advanced show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Airline Commander or Flight Simulator Advanced?

Airline Commander ships an update fortnightly, and Flight Simulator Advanced fortnightly. Most recently, Airline Commander was updated on September 25, 2026 and Flight Simulator Advanced on September 25, 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.*