# Flight Simulator Advanced vs Flight Simulator 2025

Flight Simulator Advanced and Flight Simulator 2025 both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Flight Simulator Advanced's written reviews are positive against 57% of Flight Simulator 2025's. Flight Simulator Advanced also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Flight Simulator 2025's advantage is ratings volume (37K vs 9K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flight Simulator Advanced sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Flight Simulator 2025 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flight Simulator 2025 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9K and 37K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Flight Simulator Advanced's written reviews are positive against 57% of Flight Simulator 2025'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, Flight Simulator 2025 every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Simulator Advanced | Flight Simulator 2025 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-advanced/id1425916586/reviews) | **[4.6 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-2025/id1453988322/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9K | **37K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.0% of reviews** | 57.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 2.0 GB | 903 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Panagiotis Drakopoulos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1283068615) | [Appsoleut Coders LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1415294888) |

## 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


### Flight Simulator 2025

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-2025/id1453988322)

Experience realistic flight simulation with a variety of aircraft, from piston planes to military jets. Complete challenging missions or explore a vast open world. Engage in thrilling races, transport cargo, and master landings. Enjoy multiplayer mode with friends or other players.

**Highlights:** Realistic flight simulation, Diverse aircraft fleet, Challenging flying missions, Open world exploration, Multiplayer mode, Realistic cockpit interiors, Stunning 3D graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Get 10 000 Gold Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 50000 Gold Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plane | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get 100000 Gold Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get 200,000 Gold Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get 600 In-Game Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Combo | $14.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Plane | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Planes | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good game
- 👍 Beautiful graphics
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for pilots
- 👍 Relaxing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 💰 Pay-to-play model
- 🔒 Multiplayer locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Unrealistic physics and controls

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Planes disappearing or going dark
- Unresponsive controls
- Missions not working properly

**Requested features**

- More free planes and missions
- Improved realism and physics
- Multiplayer mode for free
- More airports and locations
- Ability to customize planes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight Simulator Advanced free?

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

### Is Flight Simulator 2025 free?

Flight Simulator 2025 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flight Simulator Advanced or Flight Simulator 2025?

Flight Simulator 2025 is rated higher. Flight Simulator Advanced averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Flight Simulator 2025 averages 4.6 from 37K ratings.

### Do Flight Simulator Advanced or Flight Simulator 2025 have ads?

Both Flight Simulator Advanced and Flight Simulator 2025 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flight Simulator Advanced or Flight Simulator 2025?

Flight Simulator Advanced ships an update fortnightly, and Flight Simulator 2025 every 2 months. Most recently, Flight Simulator Advanced was updated on September 25, 2026 and Flight Simulator 2025 on September 25, 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.*