# Flight Simulator Advanced vs GeoFS

The clearest difference is rating: Flight Simulator Advanced at 4.4 against GeoFS's 3.8. Flight Simulator Advanced also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (78% vs 60%). GeoFS's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flight Simulator Advanced sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and GeoFS sells 2 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Simulator Advanced has 9K ratings behind it against 651, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Flight Simulator Advanced's written reviews are positive against 60% of GeoFS's.

Flight Simulator Advanced ships an update fortnightly, GeoFS every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Simulator Advanced | GeoFS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-advanced/id1425916586/reviews)** | [3.8 (651 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geofs-flight-simulator/id1438750773/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 651 |
| Positive reviews | **78.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.0 GB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Panagiotis Drakopoulos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1283068615) | [Xavier Tassin](https://appshunter.io/developer/478397570) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### GeoFS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geofs-flight-simulator/id1438750773)

Experience a realistic flight simulator with global satellite imagery and a wide range of aircraft. Practice VFR, explore beautiful landscapes, or enjoy multiplayer flights with real-time weather and traffic.

**Highlights:** Worldwide satellite imagery, Realistic physics and flight models, Global multiplayer, Navigation charts and radio navigation, 30+ aircraft with cockpits, Real-time weather and traffic

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HD - 1 Month Subscription | $1.99 | one-time |
| HD - 1 Year Subscription | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing scenery and global coverage
- 🤩 Wide variety of aircraft
- 💰 Free with optional paid subscription
- 🌍 Ability to fly anywhere in the world

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔌 High battery consumption
- 🕹️ Difficult controls and navigation
- 🔍 Limited graphics and details without paid subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Planes bouncing off runways
- Frequent loading issues and boot loops
- Rendering problems and white/blue screens
- Autopilot and controls not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more passenger and military aircraft
- Implement flight planning and navigation tools
- Improve weather effects and lighting
- Optimize performance and reduce crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight Simulator Advanced free?

Flight Simulator Advanced is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GeoFS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flight Simulator Advanced or GeoFS?

Flight Simulator Advanced is rated higher. Flight Simulator Advanced averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while GeoFS averages 3.8 from 651 ratings.

### Do Flight Simulator Advanced or GeoFS have ads?

Both Flight Simulator Advanced and GeoFS show ads.

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

Flight Simulator Advanced ships an update fortnightly, and GeoFS every 6 months. Most recently, Flight Simulator Advanced was updated on September 25, 2026 and GeoFS on September 24, 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.*