Comparison

RFS vs OptiFlight

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RFS

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
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EXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE FLIGHT SIMULATOR ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE! Immerse yourself in the captivating world of aviation with RFS - Real Flight Simulator. Our cutting-edge flight simulation technology allows you to experience the thrill of being a pro pilot from your device. Whether you want realistic airplane games or a professional flight simulator, RFS delivers an unparalleled journey. FLY NOW, ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD! Learn to take off, land, and complete full flights in a global flight simulation environment. Explore aircraft with 3D live cockpits, visit 30 HD airports, and navigate 500 SD airports. Personalize instruments, use automatic flight plans, and experience the finest detail in this global flight simulator. Master your skills with our pilot tutorials and become a master of flight simulation! Manual/Tutorial: Real Flight Simulator Wiki UNLOCK THE FULL REAL FLIGHT SIMULATOR EXPERIENCE Choose the subscription that fits: monthly, six-month, or yearly. Join virtual aviators and access premium features in the most advanced airplane simulator and flight simulator available on the App Store. BUCKLE UP AND BECOME A REAL PILOT! As a pro pilot in our flight simulator, you will enjoy a vast array of features for the ultimate flight simulation: • 60+ AIRPLANE MODELS: Take command of airplane models with realistic 3D cockpits and authentic lighting. Experience pilot systems and instruments in every flight. • 1900+ HD AIRPORTS: Land your airplane at 3D airports featuring realistic buildings, vehicles, and authentic ground procedures. This is the most detailed airport simulation in a mobile flight simulator. • REAL-TIME FLIGHTS & WEATHER: Join 40,000+ real-time flights daily with live air traffic at global hubs. Experience real-time weather that challenges your pilot skills in this realistic flight simulator. • DETAILED CHECKLISTS: Follow authentic pilot procedures for takeoff and landing to fully immerse yourself in the flight simulation. • ADVANCED GROUND SYSTEMS: Interact with refueling trucks, passenger vehicles, and follow-me cars upon landing your airplane. • ADVANCED FLIGHT PLANNING: Customize real-time weather, system failures, and navigation routes. Share flight plans with other pilots for a connected flight simulation community. • AUTOPILOT & ASSISTED LANDING: Utilize precise autopilot and our Automatic Landing System for long-haul airplane missions. • REALISTIC SATELLITE SCENERY: Explore the world with high-definition satellite terrain and height maps in stunning 3D. This is global flight simulation at its finest. ENGAGE IN GLOBAL MULTIPLAYER MODES • Join hundreds of other pilots and fly together in any part of the world. • Chat with fellow multiplayer pilots, participate in weekly events, and join Virtual Airlines (VA) to earn Flight Points. RFS is the premier multiplayer flight simulator. ATC MODE: BECOME AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER • ATC GAME MODE: Organize aircraft traffic, give instructions, and guide planes to fly safely. • Enjoy interactive multi-voice ATC procedures and communications. Experience the dual role of pilot and controller in one simulation. CREATE AND SHARE YOUR AVIATION PASSION • CUSTOMIZE YOUR PLANE: Design your own airplane liveries and share them globally. • DESIGN YOUR AIRPORT: Model your favorite HD airport, and watch other pilots take off from your creation in the flight simulator. • PLANE SPOTTING: Capture your favorite planes. Experience city lights at night and the ethereal play of light and clouds during sunrise and sunset. • Join the Real Flight Simulator community, discover new flight routes, and interact with aviation enthusiasts. REAL-TIME SIMULATION REQUIREMENTS Internet Connection is required for the full scope of aviation experiences and multiplayer features. GET READY TO SOAR THE SKIES! Buckle up and become a Real Pilot in RFS - Real Flight Simulator! TERMS OF USE: https://www.rortos.com/terms-of-use/ Support: rfs@rortos.com

About

OptiFlight

Design intricate flight networks to connect cities and guide passengers efficiently. Adapt your routes to dynamic events like airport rushes and closures across over 350 themed levels. Test your strategic planning skills in historical, present-day, and weather-simulated scenarios.

Highlights
  • Design flight networks
  • Create historical flight maps
  • Simulate inclement weather
  • Use real-world cities
  • 350+ levels
  • Analyze in-game statistics
  • Compete on leaderboards
Features
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Step into the world of airline route planning, where your goal is to create a flight network to guide passengers to their destinations in a limited amount of time. You get to call the shots on which routes to draw and which cities to designate as hubs that best serve each scenario. The flight maps you design will also need to be efficient and flexible to accommodate for events that may occur, like airport rushes and closures, as its effects ripple throughout your network. With over 350 geographically and historically themed levels to play, each map you make will be put to the test. MAIN FEATURES - Take a step back in time and create flight maps for past historical scenarios, like the 1849 California Gold Rush and the 2012 London Olympic Games - Prepare for the future and create flight maps in realistic inclement weather simulation, including Hurricanes and Blizzards - Understand the present and create flight maps using actual cities, like New York City and Tokyo, to reflect real flight patterns FAN-FAVORITE LEVELS Vote for your favorite level in the Preferences page ① Big Game (Level 36, Contiguous US) ② Silk Road (Level 17, Asia) ③ Big Apple (Level 18, Contiguous US) ④ Sustain (Level 38, Contiguous US) ⑤ Sustain (Level 38, Europe) ⑥ Tourism Capital (Level 20, Oceania) OTHER FEATURES - Play 350+ levels across multiple maps like America, Europe, and Asia - Analyze in-game statistics to help fine-tune your flight map - Speed up or slow down the game to your comfort - Compete for the top spot on worldwide leaderboards - Simplistic interface and experience - No ads FUTURE FEATURES - More maps! - More levels! - More cities!

Screenshots

RFS4 screens
OptiFlight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OptiFlight at Free against RFS's $0.99. RFS's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 1.3K) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

OptiFlight is free to download; RFS costs $0.99 up front. RFS sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and OptiFlight sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for RFS against 4.6 for OptiFlight. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RFS has 24K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of RFS's written reviews are positive against 80% of OptiFlight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RFS ships an update every 3 weeks, OptiFlight every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
RFS versus OptiFlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRFSOptiFlight
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (24K ratings)4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews79.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24K — better1.3K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#2 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size546 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRORTOS SRLKrish Suchdev

Customer experience

RFS

All ratings23,864 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews2,711 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral9.7%
Negative16.2%

OptiFlight

All ratings1,280 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive79.8%
Neutral13.4%
Negative6.7%

Bugs and requests

RFS

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Expand airport selection, especially in Canada

OptiFlight

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

RFS

Subscriptions7
  • RFS Pro (1 month)$3.991 Month
  • RFS Pro (1 month)3 variants$4.991 Month
  • RFS Pro (1 month)$5.991 Month
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  • RFS Pro (6 months)$19.996 Months
  • RFS Pro (6 month)2 variants$19.996 Months
  • RFS Pro (1 year)2 variants$29.991 Year
  • RFS Pro (1 year)$39.991 Year
3 purchases

OptiFlight

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.00
  • OptiFlight Expansion$1.99
  • Large Tip$5.00

Questions

Is RFS free?
RFS costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is OptiFlight free?
OptiFlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RFS or OptiFlight?
OptiFlight is rated higher. RFS averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while OptiFlight averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.
Do RFS or OptiFlight have ads?
Neither RFS nor OptiFlight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RFS or OptiFlight?
RFS ships an update every 3 weeks, and OptiFlight every 6 weeks. Most recently, RFS was updated on September 25, 2026 and OptiFlight on September 19, 2026.

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