# FlyWings 2018 Flight Simulator vs Flight Simulator Advanced

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flight Simulator Advanced at 78% against FlyWings 2018 Flight Simulator's 33%. Flight Simulator Advanced also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (9.1K vs 381). FlyWings 2018 Flight Simulator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlyWings 2018 Flight Simulator sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Flight Simulator Advanced sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flight Simulator Advanced holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Simulator Advanced has 9.1K ratings behind it against 381, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of FlyWings 2018 Flight Simulator's written reviews are positive against 78% of Flight Simulator Advanced's.

FlyWings 2018 Flight Simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, Flight Simulator Advanced fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlyWings 2018 Flight Simulator | Flight Simulator Advanced |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (381 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flywings-2018-flight-simulator/id1411547154/reviews) | **[4.4 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-advanced/id1425916586/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 381 | **9.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.2% of reviews | **78.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 968 MB | 2.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thetis Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/339173067) | [Panagiotis Drakopoulos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1283068615) |

## What reviewers say

### FlyWings 2018 Flight Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flywings-2018-flight-simulator/id1411547154)

Experience a realistic 3D flight simulator with diverse aircraft, challenging missions, and free flight modes. Explore detailed cities and airports globally, customize flight conditions, and enjoy multiplayer options. Record and share your best flights.

**Highlights:** Choose from airplanes, helicopters, fighter jets, and Antonov 225, Mission and Free Flight game modes, Realistic 3D graphics of cities and landscapes, Dangerous and busy airports worldwide, Record and share flight replays, Multiplayer mode to fly with others, Configure day/night, weather, and weight/payload

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Club Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Club Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| All Cessna Aircraft | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Entertainment Aircraft | $5.99 | one-time |
| All Amazing Airplanes | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Space Shuttle | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Boeing 777 | $10.99 | one-time |
| All Modern Fighters | $10.99 | one-time |
| All Airbus 320 | $11.99 | one-time |
| All Airbus 380 | $12.99 | one-time |
| All Boeing 747 | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best game ever
- 🚀 Very fun
- 🚀 Helps when bored
- 🚀 Realistic 3D flight simulator
- 👍 One of the best mobile flight simulators

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy planes
- 🐛 Teleporting issues
- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Frequent crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Planes glitching and crashing
- Teleporting issues when landing
- Altitude and heading indicators covered by ads
- Missions with inaccurate instructions
- Calibration issues with controls

**Requested features**

- Add more free planes
- Improve physics and controls
- Fix glitches and bugs
- Reduce prices for planes
- Add more airports and regions


### 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 FlyWings 2018 Flight Simulator free?

FlyWings 2018 Flight Simulator 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, FlyWings 2018 Flight Simulator or Flight Simulator Advanced?

Flight Simulator Advanced is rated higher. FlyWings 2018 Flight Simulator averages 3.3 out of 5 from 381 ratings, while Flight Simulator Advanced averages 4.4 from 9.1K ratings.

### Do FlyWings 2018 Flight Simulator or Flight Simulator Advanced have ads?

Both FlyWings 2018 Flight Simulator and Flight Simulator Advanced show ads.

### Which is updated more often, FlyWings 2018 Flight Simulator or Flight Simulator Advanced?

FlyWings 2018 Flight Simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Flight Simulator Advanced fortnightly. Most recently, FlyWings 2018 Flight Simulator was updated on October 15, 2026 and Flight Simulator Advanced on October 15, 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.*