# RFS vs OptiFlight

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.

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.

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.

RFS ships an update every 3 weeks, OptiFlight every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RFS | OptiFlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfs-real-flight-simulator/id1444761746/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optiflight/id1490464625/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **79.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 546 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RORTOS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/454802333) | [Krish Suchdev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378468452) |

## What reviewers say

### RFS

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Racing, #31 Top Paid · Simulation, #45 Top Grossing · Racing, #78 Top Paid · Games, #122 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


### OptiFlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optiflight/id1490464625)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.00 | one-time |
| OptiFlight Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $5.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026 and OptiFlight on September 19, 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.*