# Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower vs Train Valley II

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower at every 2 weeks against Train Valley II's every 5 months. Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 52%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 107). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Train Valley II sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower against 4.7 for Train Valley II. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower has 1.6K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower's written reviews are positive against 52% of Train Valley II's.

Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower ships an update every 2 weeks, Train Valley II every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower | Train Valley II |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-this-flight-control-tower/id1414444873/reviews) | **[4.7 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-valley-ii/id1621285774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 107 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 52.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 312 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Northplay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151455383) | [META Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659641778) |

## What reviewers say

### Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-this-flight-control-tower/id1414444873)

Become an air traffic controller in this addictive game. Draw flight paths, manage planes, and ensure safe landings in challenging puzzles. Upgrade your airport and unlock new aircraft as you expand your airline across exotic destinations.

**Highlights:** Draw flight paths, Avoid collisions, Upgrade airport, Unlock new planes, Progress through exotic islands, 3D world control

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Skip Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hercules airplane | $0.99 | one-time |
| F-16 airplane | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wasp Drone | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hornet Drone | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Plane Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Level Pass | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent graphics and gameplay
- 🕹 Fun and addictive
- 🛫 Realistic flight simulation
- 🕰 Great time-killer game
- 👍 Challenging but not too difficult

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many intrusive ads
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰 Levels can get frustratingly difficult
- 🔑 In-app purchases feel overpriced

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased planes disappearing from inventory
- Planes not responding correctly to player inputs
- Levels freezing or crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add a level editor
- Implement online/multiplayer mode
- Introduce more diverse aircraft types
- Add cloud sync across devices
- Improve color accessibility for colorblind players


### Train Valley II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-valley-ii/id1621285774)

Manage a growing railroad company through various eras, from the Industrial Revolution to the future. Build tracks, upgrade trains, and ensure timely deliveries to meet the demands of cities and industries. This tycoon puzzle game challenges you to keep your operations efficient and accident-free.

**Highlights:** Train tycoon puzzle gameplay, Build railroads and upgrade locomotives, Manage a railroad company, Meet city and industry needs, Over 227 levels, Unlock 18 locomotive models

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Passenger Flow Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sapphire Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Emerald Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower free?

Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Train Valley II free?

Train Valley II is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower or Train Valley II?

Train Valley II is rated higher. Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Train Valley II averages 4.7 from 107 ratings.

### Do Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower or Train Valley II have ads?

Neither Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower nor Train Valley II shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower or Train Valley II?

Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower ships an update every 2 weeks, and Train Valley II every 5 months. Most recently, Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower was updated on October 22, 2026 and Train Valley II on October 22, 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.*