# Flight Simulator Advanced vs RFS

The clearest difference is price: Flight Simulator Advanced at Free against RFS's $0.99. RFS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Flight Simulator Advanced is free to download; RFS costs $0.99 up front. Flight Simulator Advanced sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and RFS sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RFS holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9K and 24K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Flight Simulator Advanced's written reviews are positive against 74% of RFS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Flight Simulator Advanced ships an update fortnightly, RFS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Simulator Advanced | RFS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-advanced/id1425916586/reviews) | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfs-real-flight-simulator/id1444761746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9K | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.0% of reviews** | 74.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#4** |
| Size | 2.0 GB | 546 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Panagiotis Drakopoulos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1283068615) | [RORTOS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/454802333) |

## 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


### RFS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfs-real-flight-simulator/id1444761746)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Racing, #37 Top Paid · Simulation, #49 Top Grossing · Racing, #91 Top Paid · Games, #140 Top Paid (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of piloting an aircraft with a realistic flight simulator. Learn takeoffs, landings, and full flights with detailed 3D cockpits and extensive airport options. Engage in multiplayer mode or try your hand at air traffic control.

**Highlights:** 60+ airplane models with 3D cockpits, 1900+ HD airports with 3D buildings, Real-time flights and weather, Multiplayer mode with global community, Air Traffic Control (ATC) game mode, Customizable liveries and airport designs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RFS Pro (1 month) | $3.99 | per month |
| RFS Pro (1 month) | $4.99 | per month |
| RFS Pro (1 month) | $5.99 | per month |
| RFS Pro (6 months) | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| RFS Pro (6 month) | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| RFS Pro (1 year) | $29.99 | per year |
| RFS Pro (1 year) | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic simulation
- 🚀 Variety of aircraft and liveries
- 🚀 Affordable subscription
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 👍 Impressive graphics and 3D airports

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
- 🐛 Autopilot and flight model issues
- 🐛 Lack of interactive cockpit features
- 🔋 Drains device battery quickly
- 💰 Limited free aircraft selection

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues when switching devices
- Runway and taxiway rendering problems
- Autopilot disconnects during long flights
- Inconsistent landing gear and reverse thrust behavior

**Requested features**

- Add more free aircraft options
- Improve ATC functionality and realism
- Implement more advanced camera views (cabin, under-wing, etc.)
- Add support for external controllers (throttle, etc.)
- Improve weather effects and turbulence simulation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight Simulator Advanced free?

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

### Is RFS free?

RFS costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

RFS is rated higher. Flight Simulator Advanced averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while RFS averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.

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

Flight Simulator Advanced shows ads; RFS does not.

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

Flight Simulator Advanced ships an update fortnightly, and RFS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flight Simulator Advanced was updated on September 25, 2026 and RFS on September 26, 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.*