Comparison

Flight Sim 18 vs Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Flight Sim 18

Experience the thrill of piloting realistic jet airliners in an open-world environment. Explore a global map, master challenging landings, and enjoy immersive flight controls, day-night cycles, and dynamic weather.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D model planes
  • Global open-world map
  • Day-night cycle
  • Realistic flight controls
  • Actual plane cockpits
  • Dynamic weather systems
  • Challenging landing scenarios
Features
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Ever wondered what is feels like to pilot legendary jet airliners ? In Flight Sim 2018 you have a global open world map to explore, with an amazing selection of realistic airplanes. Enjoy the fully immersive experience provided by awesome flight controls, realistic interiors and sound effects, full day-night cycle, and challenging weather scenarios. In this Flight Simulator you can fly across the globe between a large selection of real cities and airports. Prove yourself as the best pilot when faced with challenging landings ! Fly across the globe, play the best Global Flight Simulator ! Features: Real 3D Model Planes To Choose From Global Open World Map - 1:1 scale Spectacular Day-Night Cycle Realistic Flight Controls (tilt steering, buttons or lever ) Actual Plane Cockpits Dynamic Weather Systems - wind,rain,snow,fog,clouds and storms Challenging Landing Scenarios Accurate engine sounds In flight radio communications Lots of plane customization Request new planes or features on our Social Pages! Subscription Mode: A monthly subscription is available that gives you access to premium content that is added every month. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. http://www.ovilex.com/terms-of-use/

About

Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator

Experience realistic flight simulation with a variety of jumbo jets. Navigate challenging disaster missions based on real air crashes, or enjoy free flight with dynamic weather and day/night cycles. Master comprehensive control systems and instruments for an immersive piloting adventure.

Highlights
  • Realistic airfoil physics
  • 6 different jumbo jets
  • Disaster missions based on real air crashes
  • Day/Night cycles
  • Dynamic weather
  • Comprehensive control systems and instruments
  • Cockpit view
Features
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MAYDAY! MAYDAY!! MAYDAY!!! Declaring an Emergency! Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator is a flight simulator game consisting of 6 different jumbo jets that were popularly used in commercial aviation. Built using Airfoil physics the game delivers a highly realistic Flight Simulation experience on mobile devices. Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator also features Disaster Missions which are based on real-life air crashes where a major malfunction cripples the aircraft. This is your chance to display phenomenal airmanship and pilot the airplane back to a safe landing or face impossible odds and fight till the bitter end. The Game also features Day/Night cycles, Dynamic Weather, Free fly mode, and a Cockpit view. Unlike most flight simulation games on mobile, Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator offers a comprehensive list of control systems, instruments and warning systems. Control systems: Ailerons(roll control) Elevators(pitch control) Rudder(yaw control) Flaps Spoilers Trim Reverse Thrust Asymmetric Thrust on Engines Autopilot Brakes Landing Gear Instruments: Altimeter Airspeed Indicator Attitude Indicator Heading Vertical Speed Indicator Turn Indicator Slip/Skid Indicator Warning Systems: Stall Warning Bank Angle Warning Terrain Warning Landing Gear Warning Master Caution Aircrafts: Airbus A380 Nicknamed as SuperJumbo, A380 is the world’s largest full-length double-deck airliner with a seating capacity of 525. With 4 turbofan engines the Airbus A380 can fly for 14,800 km. Boeing 747 Dubbed as the original ‘Jumbo Jet’ , Boeing 747 is the world’s first wide-body airliner. Also called ‘Queen of the skies’, more than 1,500 aircraft were built over a span of 50 years. Ilyushin Il-86 Often remembered as ‘USSR's first wide-bodied aircraft’, the Ilyushin Il-86 was built by the Ilyushin design bureau for the Soviet Union. Out of the 100+ airplanes that were built, only 3 remain in service, all with the Russian Air Force. Lockheed L-1011 TriStar Built by Lockheed Corporation, the ‘Tristar’ came into production in the 1970s to compete against Boeing 747 and the McDonnell Douglas DC-10. A total of 250 Tristars were built and only one remains in service. Airbus A310 Often known as the world's first twin-jet wide-body airplane with range long enough for it to be operated on transatlantic flights, Airbus A310 first came into production in 1983. Boeing 777 Commonly referred to as the ‘Triple Seven’, it is the first Boeing aircraft with fly-by-wire controls. First launched in 1995, 777 had become the most-produced Boeing wide-body jet, overtaking the 747. Jump into the cockpit and see if you have what it takes to pilot a Jumbo Jet!

Screenshots

Flight Sim 184 screens
Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator at free with in-app purchases against Flight Sim 18's subscription. Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Flight Sim 18's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Flight Sim 18 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 4.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Flight Sim 18's written reviews are positive against 73% of Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flight Sim 18 ships an update every 2 weeks, Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Flight Sim 18 versus Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlight Sim 18Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.4K ratings)4.7 (4.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews73.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K4.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size582 MB214 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAlexandru MarusacTeaPOT Games

Customer experience

Flight Sim 18

All ratings2,397 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews814 reviews
Positive66.5%
Neutral11.7%
Negative21.9%

Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator

All ratings4,291 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews233 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative15.0%

User reviews

Flight Sim 18

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to control
  • 🚀 Variety of planes
  • 👍 Good graphics
  • 👍 Realistic sound effects
  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Landing gear issues
  • 🐛 Inaccurate flight physics
  • 🐛 Buggy navigation and altitude indicators
  • 💰 Expensive plane prices

Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator

From 4.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Realistic and challenging missions
  • 🚀 Wide variety of aircraft to unlock
  • 👍 No ads
  • 👍 Affordable to unlock all content
  • 👍 Teaches flight mechanics well

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Landing physics can be inconsistent
  • 🐛 Some missions are extremely difficult
  • 💡 Need more free flight options
  • 💡 Optimization for notched displays needed
  • 💡 More aircraft models requested

Bugs and requests

Flight Sim 18

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Planes not retaining purchased upgrades
  • Incorrect directional guidance during flights
  • Altitude and speed indicators not functioning properly
  • Freezing and crashing issues during gameplay

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more airports and cities
  • Implement more realistic flight mechanics
  • Improve graphics and details of cities/environments
  • Introduce emergency situations and challenges
  • Add customization options for airlines and liveries
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  • Implement a free-roam mode with no missions

Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Restore feature not working after uninstall
  • Unrealistic short runways and hidden obstacles
  • Inconsistent GPWS warnings
  • Difficulty controlling speed on large aircraft
  • Crashes on some device models

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add free flight mode without restrictions
  • Improve landing physics and animations
  • Increase difficulty scaling for missions
  • Optimize UI for notched displays
  • Add more aircraft models like Boeing 707, MD-11, A300

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Flight Sim 18

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription$4.991 Month
One-time8
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Trainee Pack2 variants$2.99
  • Christmas Pack$2.99
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  • Junior Pack$3.99
  • Holiday Pack$5.99
  • Second Officer Pack$7.99
  • First Officer Pack$15.99
  • Buy All Planes$32.99
10 purchases

Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator

One-time10
  • Lockheed L-1011 TriStar$0.99
  • Airbus A380$0.99
  • Ilyushin IL-86$0.99
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  • Boeing 777$0.99
  • Airbus A310$0.99
  • Boeing 747$0.99
  • Boeing 787 - Premium Levels$0.99
  • DC-10 - Premium Levels$0.99
  • Unlimited Rewinds$1.99
  • Buy the Full Game$9.99

Questions

Is Flight Sim 18 free?
Flight Sim 18 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator free?
Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flight Sim 18 or Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator?
Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator is rated higher. Flight Sim 18 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator averages 4.7 from 4.4K ratings.
Do Flight Sim 18 or Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator have ads?
Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator shows ads; Flight Sim 18 does not.
Which is updated more often, Flight Sim 18 or Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator?
Flight Sim 18 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator fortnightly. Most recently, Flight Sim 18 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Jumbo Jet Flight Simulator on October 27, 2026.

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