Comparison

RC Plane Explorer vs Real RC Flight Simulator 2026

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RC Plane Explorer

Explore vast, procedurally generated landscapes with realistic RC plane physics. Discover hidden secrets, collect coins, and document your adventures with a new photo mode. Enjoy a vast selection of aircraft and dynamic environmental conditions.

Highlights
  • Realistic RC plane physics
  • Procedural terrain engine
  • Vast explorable scenarios
  • Real-time day/night cycle
  • Customizable wind and thermals
  • Photo Studio mode
  • Test planes with reward videos
Features
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From the creators of the RC Plane and Heli series, RC Plane Explorer brings : Realistic RC Plane physics, huge scenarios (8X8 Kms) to explore and generate, a vast selection of planes and quadcopters, realtime day/night cycle, customisable wind and thermal currents simulation, and graphics pushing the limits of iOS devices are the signature elements of RC Plane Explorer ! Built over the solid physics simulation of RC Plane 3, and sharing all vehicles with it, RC Plane Explorer introduces a whole new and fully custom procedural terrain engine allowing virtually infinite scenarios for you explore and customise. Free Flight and exploration are the core elements of the gameplay, and while more adrenalinic game modes will come in the near future, RC Plane Explorer already rewards players with score for the each area of the map he explores, each animal species he discovers (tap on an animal to “discover it”) and each “secret coin” he collects (a few will be hidden in each scenario you generate). Large score bonuses will be granted for competition of some exploration aspects (EX: reveal 100% of the map, discover all animal species etc) . Scenarios are fully procedural and biome based with more biomes coming in the future. One of the many goals of this project was to reduce the very large download and install size of RC Plane 3, and we are happy to say that RC Plane Explorer is less than 1/5 the download and install size of RC Plane 3, while bringing larger scenarios to fly over, more animals, more biomes , denser vegetation and a much better performances. We have been working on, thinking about, planning and finally implementing our new Scenario/Terrain engine since quite a few years, and while already impressive, we have many plans to extend and improve it in the future, so expect a constant stream of improvements both in current biomes and in future ones. Debuting in RC Plane Explorer, and suggested by many users, is the possibility to “test” a plane without the need to purchase it, as long as “reward videos” will be available you will will be able to try all planes that previously required an in-app purchase. Now with "Photo Studio" mode: freeze time, tweak camera settings, customise effects and save or share gorgeous high rest screenshots of your flight adventures ! *** We hope you will enjoy RC Plane Explorer, and please don’t be shy, we immensely appreciate any suggestion, feedback, comment, idea, bug report, critic etc… email us RCPExplorer@frozenpepper.it, contact us on our Facebook page (FrozenPepper), Twitter (FrozenPepper), via the comments on our website or any other way you prefer.

About

Real RC Flight Simulator 2026

Experience a realistic flight simulation with breathtaking graphics and accurate physics. Command over 144 aircraft, customize their appearance, and test your piloting skills in various missions. Enjoy an immersive experience with dynamic wind systems and detailed aircraft controls.

Highlights
  • 144+ aircraft models
  • 50+ challenging missions
  • Customizable aircraft skins
  • Realistic physics engine
  • First and third-person flight views
  • Adjustable joystick controls
Features
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In Real Flight Simulator: RC Remote Control 2026 experience breathtaking graphics with rich vegetation, dynamic wind systems, and accurate physics. Every detail immerses you in a real simulation that shows the power of a mobile flight simulator. Take command of more than 144 aircraft. Fly trainers, gliders, commercial airliners, fighter jets, and WW1 and WW2 bombers. Try experimental prototypes and rare models, all built for a real simulation. Customize your experience fully. Adjust the controls, fine-tune any aircraft, and create your own. Paint, draw and apply decals on the surfaces of your planes to fly in your style on this flight simulator. Test your skills in many missions. Fly through rings, pop balloons, and complete challenges. With your rc controller, you will feel the thrill of piloting. The world of real simulation is endless. MAIN FEATURES: - 144 aircraft. Acrobatic, scale models, famous aircrafts, commercial jets, historic fighters and bombers, and more. - 50 missions. Perform maneuvers, pop balloons, race through airpoles, and more. - Customizable aircraft skins. - True physics. Control surfaces, wind system, and radio modes. - Extra features by aircraft, including smoke, retractable gear, and flaps. - First and third person flight. Feel the power of a real simulation with an rc controller aircraft. - Joystick adjustments. Match the realism of a real airfield. We built the ultimate mobile experience for rc controller pilots and aviation fans. This is a full flight simulator for anyone who loves flying. Enjoy the most complete real simulation on mobile. 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

Screenshots

RC Plane Explorer4 screens
Real RC Flight Simulator 20264 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RC Plane Explorer at 3.9 against Real RC Flight Simulator 2026's 2.8. RC Plane Explorer also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RC Plane Explorer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Real RC Flight Simulator 2026 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RC Plane Explorer holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RC Plane Explorer has 57 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of RC Plane Explorer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Real RC Flight Simulator 2026's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RC Plane Explorer ships an update every 10 days, Real RC Flight Simulator 2026 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RC Plane Explorer versus Real RC Flight Simulator 2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRC Plane ExplorerReal RC Flight Simulator 2026
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (57 ratings) — better2.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size383 MB741 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrozenPepperThetis Consulting

Customer experience

RC Plane Explorer

All ratings57 ratings
Positive70.2%
Neutral10.5%
Negative19.3%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative56.0%

Real RC Flight Simulator 2026

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

RC Plane Explorer

One-time10
  • F 181 - Carrier King$0.99
  • Mountain Biome$0.99
  • Airbus$1.99
Show 7 more
  • F-53B$1.99
  • Stealth$1.99
  • Canyon Biome$1.99
  • Tropical Biome$1.99
  • C-310$1.99
  • F 141 - Combo$2.99
  • Flying Fortress$2.99
10 purchases

Real RC Flight Simulator 2026

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Club Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Premium Club Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time8
  • Aérospatiale Concorde$1.99
  • Lockheed Martin F-22$2.99
  • Douglas DC-3 Eastern$3.99
Show 5 more
  • CAP 232$4.99
  • Boeing Stearman$4.99
  • Pack Modern War$14.99
  • Pack Aerobatic$19.99
  • Unlock All Aircraft$29.99

Questions

Is RC Plane Explorer free?
RC Plane Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Real RC Flight Simulator 2026 free?
Real RC Flight Simulator 2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RC Plane Explorer or Real RC Flight Simulator 2026?
RC Plane Explorer is rated higher. RC Plane Explorer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Real RC Flight Simulator 2026 averages 2.8 from 9 ratings.
Do RC Plane Explorer or Real RC Flight Simulator 2026 have ads?
Real RC Flight Simulator 2026 shows ads; RC Plane Explorer does not.
Which is updated more often, RC Plane Explorer or Real RC Flight Simulator 2026?
RC Plane Explorer ships an update every 10 days, and Real RC Flight Simulator 2026 every 2 months. Most recently, RC Plane Explorer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Real RC Flight Simulator 2026 on November 12, 2026.

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