# RFS vs In

The clearest difference is price: In at Free against RFS's $0.99. In also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). RFS's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (24K vs 40). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

In is free to download; RFS costs $0.99 up front. RFS sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. In asks for nothing beyond the download.

RFS holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RFS has 24K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of RFS's written reviews are positive against 54% of In's.

## The numbers

| Metric | RFS | In |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfs-real-flight-simulator/id1444761746/reviews)** | [4.2 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-flight-operations/id1448204117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **73.8% of reviews** | 54.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 547 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RORTOS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/454802333) | [John Goering](https://appshunter.io/developer/507507566) |

## What reviewers say

### RFS

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Racing, #21 Top Paid · Simulation, #37 Top Grossing · Racing, #52 Top Paid · Games, #80 Top Paid (US App Store)

Experience the ultimate flight simulator with realistic aircraft, global scenery, and detailed airports. Engage in real-time multiplayer, manage air traffic as an ATC, and master pilot tutorials. Unlock the full experience with various subscription options.

**Highlights:** 65+ realistic airplane models with 3D cockpits, 2400+ detailed HD airports, Global satellite scenery and Ultra-HD imagery, Real-time flights and weather, Global multiplayer with hundreds of pilots, ATC mode for managing air traffic

**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 (1 month) | $7.99 | per month |
| 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


### In

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-flight-operations/id1448204117)

This app generates detailed ACARS-style flight reports for your virtual airline flights. It connects to a flight simulator in the background to gather data and offers customizable background music based on flight phases.

**Highlights:** ACARS-style flight reports, Background music by flight phase, Detailed flight parameters, Connects to Infinite Flight, Departure/Arrival data, Fuel usage tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RFS free?

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

### Is In free?

In is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RFS or In?

RFS is rated higher. RFS averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while In averages 4.2 from 40 ratings.

### Do RFS or In have ads?

Neither RFS nor In shows ads.

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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.*