Comparison

AirTycoon 5 vs Hello Tower

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

Head to head
About

AirTycoon 5

Manage your own airline in this turn-based simulation game. Build routes, manage fleets, and compete with other companies. Features realistic graphics and historical data for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Turn-based single player airline management
  • Gorgeous 3D graphics
  • Realistic game background
  • Manage airline in 500 airports
  • Take over other companies
  • Detailed management reports
  • Accident events
Features
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Single player version of AirTycoon Online 3 AirTycoon 5 - The world best airline management simulation game. [Game Introduction] AirTycoon 5 which was much loved by worldwide management simulation game players has been fully upgraded with great quality 3D graphics and upgraded UI. [Game Features] -Turn-based single player version airline management simulation game -Gorgeous 3D graphics -Realistic game background based on Historical real time -About 170 real airplane models released as time goes by -Manage an airline in 500 airports all over the world -Take over other companies -Detailed management report and report history. -Accident events due to the increment weather and some engine failures. [Major Differences from Previous Versions] Introduced Hub Concept - Headquarters is located in the city you selected when you started the game - When starting the route, the departure airport must be the airport of the city where the head office or branch office is located. Name value by city - Increase name value through advertising investment by city - Establishment of branches when the name value is 50 or more Etc - 2D / 3D map select option - Increase the number of slots - Introduction of in-flight service set - Up to 25 slot request at a time Additional aircraft - B747SP, B707-320B, A319neo, A320neo, A321neo, B787-10, B737-10, E175-E2, E190-E2, E195-E2, Caravelle1, Caravelle10B, Caravelle12, DC-8-61F, DC-8-62F , DC-8-72F [Useful game tips] -Open a new route between the cities with high business/tour level while being less(or no) competitive. -Make all of your flight schedules as the same as 'Available Schedule by Planes' -Raise the fare when the occupancy is 100% -Down the fare when the occupancy is lower than 70% -Close your existing route resolutely and open another new route if the route is so competitive and you do not get enough profits from. -Set up a fuel tank to save your fuel expenses. -Build a maintenance depot and a VIP lounge at your hub city to maximize your profits. -Manage all of your flight routes strategically by using your unmatched business skills. -Provide your passengers unrivaled comfortability by adjusting your plane seats better and supplying a high quality of cabin service. -Generate stable revenue by purchasing or building your own airports. Feel free contact us when you have any question, opinion or any help about our games -Bug Report in the game -Email : support@tradegamelab.com

About

Hello Tower

Experience realistic airport ground control with this simulation app. Manage aircraft movements, issue clearances, and handle emergencies across over 40 diverse airports. Progress from simple single-runway operations to complex hub airports.

Highlights
  • Airport ground maneuvering simulation
  • Over 40 different airports
  • Simplified and real-size airport versions
  • Pushback, taxi, and take-off clearances
  • Emergency handling
  • Level-based progression
Features
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Airport ground maneuvering simulation of more than 40 different airports including  London Heathrow LHR, Philadelphia PHL, Miami Intl. MIA, Singapore, New York JFK, Las Vegas LAS, São Paulo GRU, Montreal YUL, Boston BOS, and many more.  Different versions of airports included: - Play the simplified version, where the airport is scaled down to an easy playable experience. - Play the real thing. Here the whole airport is in real size displayed, where all your skills are required. Features - Give pushback, taxi, holding and take-off clearances.  - Handle emergencies and try to release all flights on time in order to release the next level. From an easy single-runway operation at the beginning to demanding hub airports with multiple active runways where all your skills are required.

Screenshots

AirTycoon 54 screens
Hello Tower4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hello Tower at 4.4 against AirTycoon 5's 2.3. Hello Tower also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 29%) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). AirTycoon 5's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

AirTycoon 5 costs $3.99 and Hello Tower $2.99 up front. AirTycoon 5 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Hello Tower sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hello Tower holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 100 and 66 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of AirTycoon 5's written reviews are positive against 71% of Hello Tower's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirTycoon 5 ships an update every 2 weeks, Hello Tower every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AirTycoon 5 versus Hello Tower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirTycoon 5Hello Tower
Price$3.99$2.99 — better
Rating2.3 (100 ratings)4.4 (66 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.1% of reviews70.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings100 — better66
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size380 MB412 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTRADEGAME Lab Inc.Sascha Trachsel

Customer experience

AirTycoon 5

All ratings98 ratings
Positive24.5%
Neutral11.2%
Negative64.3%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive29.1%
Neutral15.6%
Negative55.3%

Hello Tower

All ratings65 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive70.7%
Neutral14.6%
Negative14.6%

Bugs and requests

AirTycoon 5

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hello Tower

Reported bugs

37 issues
  • Flight freezing on runway holding and turns
  • Aircraft getting stuck and blocking routes
  • 30-second departure timer disappearing
  • Aircraft crashing with held aircraft on taxiway
  • Levels not unlocking
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  • Game freezes/crashes, especially at Heathrow
  • Separation logic errors
  • Aircraft not selectable
  • Game hangs/freezes after updates
  • New UI is confusing and unreadable
  • Sounds missing after update
  • Focus on aircraft and readability worsened
  • Aircraft symbols obscured by labels
  • Tapping messages only selects aircraft once
  • Parking spots shown as available when occupied
  • Planes crossing paths and getting stuck
  • Aircraft becoming 'ghosts' blocking routes
  • Runway timer resets to zero before 30 seconds
  • Departure separation timer sometimes fails to appear
  • Recent updates have made the game fiddly and difficult
  • UI is worse after recent updates
  • Levels changed after recent updates
  • Game becomes unplayable after updates
  • Aircraft roll with extreme speed
  • UI for iPhones is terrible
  • Previous version was better
  • Custom game mode is buggy
  • Some airport orientations are off
  • Ground radars not oriented to true north
  • Cannot make aircraft move
  • Cannot park landed aircraft
  • Game ends with blocked runway when it's not
  • Impossible timings leading to penalties
  • Aircraft launching in both directions on the same runway simultaneously
  • Departure slot timer bug
  • Aircraft on final approach not being able to be directed away
  • Aircraft on runway preventing others from crossing

Requested features

23 requests
  • Add more airports (US, European, Asian, Indian cities)
  • Add an endless/sandbox mode
  • Add AI voice recognition and ATC dialogues
  • Implement a tutorial or walk-through
  • Add a 'continue game' or save progress option
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  • Add more realistic separation rules and traffic patterns
  • Improve UI and controls (smaller buttons, better organization)
  • Add option to designate departure/arrival runways
  • Add rejected takeoffs, emergency vehicles, emergency inbounds
  • Add ability to call a go-around
  • Allow custom stop points
  • Add more sounds for aircraft
  • Add a smaller tutorial airport
  • Add day/night environment switching
  • Add towing/pushback option for stuck aircraft
  • Add Chinese language support
  • Add more content/levels, possibly a sequel
  • Improve graphics and aircraft dynamics
  • Add music and better menu
  • Add indication when flights actually depart
  • Add beacon lights to taxiway hotspots
  • Add more realistic taxi speeds and turnaround times
  • Add runway vacation instructions

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AirTycoon 5

One-time2
  • Game Cash 200,000$0.99
  • Game Cash 600,000$1.99
4 purchases

Hello Tower

One-time4
  • Hello Tower Test$0.99
  • Airport Pack$0.99
  • Sandbox test2 variants$0.99
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  • Airport Pack$1.99

Questions

Is AirTycoon 5 free?
AirTycoon 5 costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Hello Tower free?
Hello Tower costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AirTycoon 5 or Hello Tower?
Hello Tower is rated higher. AirTycoon 5 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Hello Tower averages 4.4 from 66 ratings.
Do AirTycoon 5 or Hello Tower have ads?
Neither AirTycoon 5 nor Hello Tower shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AirTycoon 5 or Hello Tower?
AirTycoon 5 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hello Tower every 9 days. Most recently, AirTycoon 5 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Hello Tower on October 27, 2026.

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