# Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower vs Airport Tycoon

The clearest difference is ads: Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower at none against Airport Tycoon's shown. Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 38%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 184). Airport Tycoon's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Airport Tycoon sells 9 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 4.8 for Airport Tycoon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower has 1.6K ratings behind it against 184, 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 38% of Airport Tycoon's.

Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower ships an update every 2 weeks, Airport Tycoon every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower | Airport Tycoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-this-flight-control-tower/id1414444873/reviews) | **[4.8 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airport-tycoon-simulation/id6445859703/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 184 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 357 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Northplay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151455383) | [Fuzhou Lingyuan Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553040624) |

## 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


### Airport Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airport-tycoon-simulation/id6445859703)

Manage an airport, from maintaining aircraft and controlling air traffic to signing airline contracts and building your own fleet. Expand terminals and acquire special aircraft to become a global aviation tycoon.

**Highlights:** Realistic aircraft maintenance and painting, Air traffic control for arrivals and departures, Build and manage your own aircraft fleet, Expand airport terminals (domestic, international, cargo, VIP), Acquire special aircraft like Concorde and An225

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Couple of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Radar | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Handful of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Sack of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| A Box of Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| A Crate of Gems | $49.99 | 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 Airport Tycoon free?

Airport Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower or Airport Tycoon?

Airport Tycoon is rated higher. Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Airport Tycoon averages 4.8 from 184 ratings.

### Do Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower or Airport Tycoon have ads?

Airport Tycoon shows ads; Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower or Airport Tycoon?

Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower ships an update every 2 weeks, and Airport Tycoon every 4 days. Most recently, Fly THIS! Flight Control Tower was updated on October 22, 2026 and Airport Tycoon on October 25, 2026.

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